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Bleacher Report vs theScore

Bleacher Report 4.6★ · Free to download 60
Winner theScore
theScore 4.8★ · Free to download 80

theScore is the better choice for sports fans seeking reliable scores, customization, and a generally smoother experience, despite some recent issues with ads and feature bloat.

Full reviews: Bleacher Report · theScore

theScore generally provides more reliable and up-to-date scores, with users praising its customization and overall user experience. Bleacher Report, while having a loyal user base, has been significantly impacted by recent updates, leading to widespread complaints about excessive ads, broken notifications, and a decline in content quality.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: theScoreR5R11R16R20
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report offers a variety of sports news and content, including basketball trades and coverage across different leagues R5R11R20. However, many users lament a shift from written articles to more videos with opinions, and a lack of original content R24R33R39. Some users also report missing specific game day scores, like for the UFL R16.
theScore theScore is praised for providing quick scores, stats, and news across many sports, with users appreciating its ability to track favorite teams and get major news updates R71. However, some users note missing coverage for specific sports like NCAA Softball, Rugby, and NWSL . There are also complaints about an overabundance of gambling-related content .
Ease of Use and User Interface edge: theScoreR1R9R12R15
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report's recent updates have significantly degraded its user interface and ease of use. Users report slow load times , a confusing new layout R9, and issues with navigation due to pop-up ads R1R12. The comment section has also been criticized for being ruined and toxic R15R36.
theScore theScore is generally considered easy to use, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and customization options for following teams R71. However, recent updates have introduced some clunkiness and feature bloat, making it slower and more battery-intensive for some . Some users also dislike the new football timeline and struggle with setting favorite leagues versus teams .
Reliability and Performance edge: theScoreR4R10R13R22
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report users frequently report critical reliability issues, including notifications not working R4R10R13R48, content not updating , and the app being glitchy . Many describe the app as having gone "downhill" and being a "big mess" after updates R22.
theScore theScore is generally praised for providing correct scores in real-time and being up-to-date R83R98R113. However, some users have experienced issues with the live scorecast being out of sync , stats not working , and the app crashing or not loading results . Notification settings are also cited as problematic, with live activities not updating and unwanted notifications being sent .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R4R6R12
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, including pop-ups, redirects to third-party sites, and ads within articles that prevent scrolling R1R6R12. Users feel the app prioritizes ad revenue over user experience R4. Some ads are also deemed inappropriate or unrelated to sports .
theScore theScore also faces significant complaints about ads, particularly inappropriate ones and those that auto-play videos, interrupting music R70. Many users feel the app has become cluttered with ads and gambling content due to greed .
Support and Community tieR7R13R36R45
Bleacher Report Bleacher Report's customer service is described as unhelpful, with users receiving generic responses to notification issues R13. The comment section is a major point of contention, with complaints about toxicity, racism, sexism, antisemitism, political bullying, and inconsistent moderation leading to bans R7R36R45. Users also report issues with profile editing .
theScore theScore's community features also draw negative attention, with users reporting deletion of comments, particularly those critical of controversial figures . There are also accusations of the app being a mouthpiece for racist, sexist, and antisemitic content . Customer support for promotions is described as unhelpful, relying on AI bots .
Pick Bleacher Report if

you are a long-time Bleacher Report user hoping for a return to its old format and are willing to tolerate current issues, or if you specifically enjoy its video-focused content R5R24.

Pick theScore if

you prioritize real-time, accurate scores and stats across a wide range of sports, appreciate customization, and want an app that is generally more reliable for core sports tracking, even with recent ad and feature bloat R71R83.

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, which likely contributes to the high volume of negative reviews related to ads and performance, as users are not paying for a premium experience. The negative reviews for Bleacher Report are particularly focused on recent updates that drastically changed the app's functionality and user experience, leading to a significant decline in user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for real-time scores?
theScore is generally considered better for real-time scores, with users frequently praising its accuracy and speed in delivering live updates R71R83R98R113.
Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both apps have significant issues with ads, with users of Bleacher Report reporting excessive pop-ups and redirects R1R6R12 and theScore users complaining about inappropriate ads and auto-playing videos R70.
Are there issues with notifications?
Bleacher Report has widespread problems with notifications not working or being unreliable R4R10R13R48, while theScore users report issues with live activities not updating and receiving unwanted notifications despite settings .
Which app has better content variety?
Both apps cover a wide variety of sports, but Bleacher Report has shifted towards more video content and opinions, with some users desiring more articles R24R33R39. theScore is praised for its comprehensive news and stats, though some users wish for more niche league coverage R71.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Bleacher Report 5/5 · US Goated: Been using this app for over 10 years, great way to keep up with all ur fav teams across all the diff leagues
  2. [R11] Bleacher Report 5/5 · US You’re the best: I love this app. I love it so much because my kid loves to see all his basketball trades and you could literally see any sport you want hockey soccer football take your pic baseball. It’s just the best thing and you should turn on notifications so you get whenever you pick your things
  3. [R16] Bleacher Report 1/5 · US MISSING UFL GAME DAY SCORES!: You guys have a category for UFL but absolutely nothing for game days or game scores!
  4. [R20] Bleacher Report 5/5 · US Sports: I enjoy the variety of sports you cover. Usually factual and precise.
  5. [R1] Bleacher Report 2/5 · US Ads: I’ve used this app for years but recently I can’t even use it anymore because I’m not getting so many ads on it that I can’t navigate the app. It’s filled with pop-ups and anytime I try to read anything or just navigate the app it’s redirecting me to a third party site. It’s giving off the feel of an unsafe website that will lead to viruses. It’s a shame that the app has gotten to this point.
  6. [R9] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Old BR: Loved the old version. This one not so much
  7. [R12] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US ?: While scrolling will occasionally send ads to browser. Stop!
  8. [R15] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Comment section: Why did you ruin this?
  9. [R4] Bleacher Report 1/5 · US 11 FEB Update: Today’s update is straight trash. I don’t know what the developers were thinking. Then had the nerve to have the new BR icon in the sideline of the game. Focus less on the marketing and more on the actual app. Update 30 Jun they still need to update notifications and the comment section.
  10. [R10] Bleacher Report 1/5 · US Not receiving notifications: I changed iphones to a most recent one (from iphone 12 to iphone 17) and I haven’t received a notification since. Every setting in the device and in the app regarding allowing notifications are enabled and Im still having this issue. I have tried every troubleshooting Ive found and it still not working. I recently deleted my account and I’ll be deleting this app. I co
  11. [R13] Bleacher Report 1/5 · US Awful: This app is awful simply because I never get notifications. The reason for this app is B/R is the fastest around when it comes to breaking news. I contacted customer service last week, told them the issue. They replied with a screenshot with how notifications should be set up. Like duh, acting I don’t know what I am doing. Sent a message back and it’s been crickets ever since. 🤦🏻‍♂️
  12. [R22] Bleacher Report 2/5 · US Downhill: Used to be a great app but now it’s just a big mess.
  13. [R6] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Ads getting worse: I feel like the ads are starting to get worse. It’s starting to be a task just to look at one article, and have to scroll past 15 ads. Please figure something out.
  14. [R7] Bleacher Report 1/5 · US Racist, Sexist App: This app is an absolute disgrace to sports fans. Racist, sexist, Antisemitism, political bullying is the norm! Reporting to content creators does not matter! Bleacher Report has no credibility when it comes to authentic sports reporting! Time to DELETE for good!
  15. [R36] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Censorship: While I understand the need to police comments, it’s not uniformly done. When someone is being trolled constantly and responds to the trolling in a way that gets them banned from commenting, better context needs to be taken as to why so that a reasonable ban is put into place, as opposed to an infinite ban which mainly punishes the victim who decided to respond rather than report the
  16. [R45] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Wild West: Love the App but comment section is full of toxicity and racism just be warned.
  17. [R71] theScore 5/5 · US Best app for following live sports: I’ve found this to be the best app for following live sports, tracking your favorite teams, and keeping up to date with major news of the day. I love that the developers are constantly updating it with new features and improved user interface. Whether following a game play by play or customizing your home teams page to your preferred layout, this is #1 in my boo
  18. [R83] theScore 5/5 · US Review: Gives me the correct score in real time I like that.
  19. [R98] theScore 5/5 · US Great Option!: theScore gives you the scores quickly. There are many options that you can choose from them.
  20. [R113] theScore 5/5 · US BEST SPORTS APP: It has the scores from all the games reminders of when they start and even all the notifications for every sports.
  21. [R70] theScore 1/5 · US terrible ads: Every time I open the app there's inappropriate ads and if I accidentally click on it, it takes me to the app store to download the app connected to the ad. I would leave zero stars if I could.
  22. [R48] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US My review: The new layout just feels off to me; I was a big fan of the old layout. Searching for teams and leagues changed too and though it’s still easy to find them; I just liked the old way better. One definite change I’m not liking is no score update notifications!!! I have push notifications on; I choose to get scores and news from my favorite teams but only get news. IMO it’s still better th
  23. [R24] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US It’s Ok now: Was a lot better when they didn’t do the videos when you could just read something instead of listening to someone stupid opinion
  24. [R33] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US Format: Too much video delivered focus and not enough written reporting
  25. [R39] Bleacher Report 3/5 · US More articles: I would like more informative articles and less videos filled with opinions.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store