Best Sports Updates Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good sports updates apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Sports Updates Apps (November 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Real - Sports	Free	4.8★ (27K)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
2	theScore: Sports News & Scores	Free	4.8★ (863K)	Yes	No	Nov 2026
3	ESPN: Live Sports & Scores	Free	4.6★ (4.2M)	Yes	Yes	Nov 2026
4	Sports Alerts	Free	4.8★ (86K)	Yes	Yes	Nov 2026
5	Apple Sports	Free	4.7★ (231K)	No	No	Nov 2026
6	Bleacher Report: Sports News	Free	4.6★ (335K)	Yes	Yes	Nov 2026
7	Yahoo Sports: Scores and News	Free	4.6★ (70K)	Yes	No	Nov 2026
8	Sleeper - Fantasy Sports	Free	4.7★ (297K)	No	No	Nov 2026

Top Picks for Sports Updates

Real - Sports by Real Vault, Inc.

Social sports data

Editor's Choice

⚽ Sports

4.8😊(27K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#15in Sports

Engage in live sports discussions, predict outcomes, and compete with others. Track scores and follow your favorite teams and players with real-time updates. Offers unique features for a dynamic fan experience.

What We Love

🚀 Fastest updates
👍 Engaging community
💡 Unique features like Karma, Rax, and challenges
🔥 Sleek and user-friendly design
🤝 Responsive and helpful developers

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
🔒 Concerns about payment system and in-app purchases
🗣️ Toxic community in some areas

theScore: Sports News & Scores by Score Media and Gaming Inc.

Fast, Live Scores and News

Strong Contender

⚽ Sports

4.8😊(863K ratings)

FreeAds

#86in Sports

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Get real-time scores, breaking news, in-depth stats, and videos for all your favorite sports leagues and teams. Personalize your feed, connect with other fans, and stay updated on the latest sports stories.

What We Love

🚀 Quick and fast app
📊 Comprehensive sports coverage
🔍 Detailed stats and information
🌐 Global sports leagues supported
🤖 Customizable notifications

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches
🔍 Limited statistical details
🤖 Overly aggressive notifications
💬 Toxic community chat
🔌 Drains battery quickly

ESPN: Live Sports & Scores by Disney

Watch Games, Highlights & News

Worth Considering

⚽ Sports

4.6😐(4.2M ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#3in Sports

Access all ESPN content in one place, including live games, studio shows, documentaries, and on-demand content. Get real-time scores, breaking news, and expert analysis for thousands of live events across major sports leagues.

What We Love

🚀 Reliable real-time updates
👍 Comprehensive sports coverage
💡 Customizable team/sport preferences

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
🔋 High battery consumption
👎 Overwhelming with irrelevant content
🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

More Sports Updates apps to explore

Sports Alerts

Scores, Stats & Betting Odds

Free

Get real-time sports scores, stats, odds, and customizable alerts for a wide range of leagues and sports. Follow your favorite teams, players, and games with live updates on iPhone, widgets, and Apple Watch.

Live scores and statsCustomizable alertsReal-time updates

⚽ Sports

(86K)

free with in-app purchases

Apple Sports

Live scores and stats.

Free

Get real-time sports scores and statistics with instant updates. Personalize your feed to follow your favorite teams and leagues, and access game details directly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen widget. Sync with Apple TV and Apple News for a comprehensive fan experience.

Real-time scores and statsLive Activities on Lock ScreenPersonalized team and league following

⚽ Sports

(231K)

free

Bleacher Report: Sports News

NBA stats + MLB and NFL scores

Free

Get real-time sports scores, breaking news, and exclusive content for your favorite teams across major leagues like NBA, NHL, and MLB. Stay updated with live alerts, highlights, and in-depth analysis for college and professional sports.

Live sports scores and alertsBreaking sports news updatesExclusive team content

⚽ Sports

(335K)

free with in-app purchases

Yahoo Sports: Scores and News

Live scores, stats, highlights

Free

Stay updated with live scores, breaking news, and real-time alerts for all major sports leagues. Track your favorite teams, follow game-day action, and get personalized notifications to never miss a moment.

Live scores and statsBreaking sports newsPersonalized alerts

⚽ Sports

(70K)

ad-supported

Sleeper - Fantasy Sports

The ultimate fantasy app

Free

This sports app allows users to make player and team picks for real cash, join fantasy leagues, and follow live scores across multiple sports. It offers a comprehensive platform for fantasy sports enthusiasts and bettors.

Player Picks for cash prizesTeam Picks on game outcomesFantasy league management

by NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Free

Stream live sporting events and catch up on your favorite NBC TV shows. Access highlights, replays, and new episodes the day after they air. Create a profile to save your progress across devices.

Watch live sporting eventsStream favorite NBC TV showsAccess video clips and highlights

⚽ Sports

(439K)

free with in-app purchases

beIN SPORTS

Live scores, news & videos

Free

Get live scores, breaking sports news, and exclusive video highlights. Personalize your feed with favorite teams and leagues for real-time updates and expert analysis.

Personalized sports contentReal-time push notificationsExclusive video highlights

by Boima Besario Boakai

Free

This app offers professional live streaming and production services for various sports events. It enables users to broadcast and manage sports activities with high-quality output.

Professional live streamingSports event productionHigh-quality output

⚽ Sports

(1)

free

FOX Sports: Watch Live Games

Stream News, Highlights, & TV

Free

Stream live sports events, get personalized news and scores for your favorite teams, and access AI-powered sports insights. Stay updated with real-time game coverage, odds, and top studio shows.

Live game streamingPersonalized team/player feedsAI sports insights

⚽ Sports

(72K)

ad-supported

LiveScore: Live Sports Scores

Soccer League & Score News

Free

Get real-time live sports scores, goals, fixtures, and news for top soccer leagues and American football. Receive fast notifications for multiple matches and personalize your feed with favorite teams and competitions. Track player stats and enjoy unofficial live match commentary.

Live sports scores and goalsReal-time game results and statsCustomizable notifications

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Live scores, news and history

Minimalist sports tracking.

Your go-to sports viewing app.

Free

⚽ Sports

(0)

Spot Sports: Live Scores

Follow your teams in one app

Free

Consolidate all your sports following into a single app. Get live scores, trending highlights, and in-depth podcasts and creator takes, all personalized to your favorite teams and leagues.

Live scores and game contextTrending highlights and video clipsPodcasts and creator takes

⚽ Sports

(5)

ad-supported

FAQ about Sports Updates

What are the best sports updates apps for iPhone?

Real - Sports tops our sports updates apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free sports updates apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top sports updates apps we rank are free to download, including Real - Sports and theScore: Sports News & Scores.

Does Real - Sports have ads or in-app purchases?

Real - Sports has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.

How many sports updates apps are on the App Store?

We track 247+ sports updates apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Best Sports Updates Apps

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