BNP Paribas Open Official vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against BNP Paribas Open Official's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	BNP Paribas Open Official This App	SportsEngine Tourney Nemesis	FotMob - Soccer Live Scores Peer	Apple Sports Peer	Sofascore: Live Sports Scores Peer	Flashscore: Live Scores & News Peer	Stadium Live - Predict Sports New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Indian Wells Tennis Garden	SportsEngine, Inc.	FotMob AS	Apple	Sofascore	Livesport s.r.o.	Stadium Live Inc.
Category	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports	Sports
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	3.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	259	432,457	153,398	170,137	72,642	107,284	97,515
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Feb 26, 2024	Jul 9, 2016	Dec 22, 2011	Feb 21, 2024	Dec 2, 2016	Dec 6, 2013	Dec 11, 2019
Last Updated	Mar 13, 2026	Mar 11, 2026	May 6, 2026	Mar 23, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	Mar 30, 2026	Mar 19, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	mixed	excellent	-	mixed	-	-
Score	25/100	45/100	85/100	-	45/100	-	-
Praises	Tournament navigation and real-time schedule updates provide significant value for onsite event attendees	Tournament scheduling and team tracking features provide high utility for sports families Reliable delivery of real-time game scores and bracket updates during active events	Real-time match updates and live score notifications provide immediate engagement for football fans	-	Real-time score delivery speed provides a competitive advantage for users tracking live match events	-	-
Complaints	Critical onboarding failure prevents users from progressing past the location services permission screen	Invasive full screen video advertisements disrupt navigation and render the interface unusable Technical instability and UI regressions following the latest update on mobile platforms	Aggressive ad placement and mandatory data consent flows frustrate long-term users during navigation	-	Recent widget redesign removes essential functionality and reduces visibility of match information for daily users	-	-
Requests	Dynamic text scaling support to improve readability for users without reading glasses onsite	Integration with external calendar applications to manage game schedules more effectively	Spoiler-free viewing mode allows users to catch up on matches without seeing final scores	-	Reversion to the previous widget layout to restore scrolling functionality and better team badge visibility	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Live streaming utility for onsite ticket holders	Centralized bracket data creates high switching costs for tournament organizers Push notification channel drives high session volume during event weekends	High-frequency push notification engine drives daily app opens Deep statistical coverage (xG, shot maps) increases session duration Wear OS integration reduces 30-day churn via multi-device presence	-	Proprietary attack-momentum visualization increases session depth 25+ sport coverage depth creates high switching costs Wear OS integration captures secondary-device engagement	-	-
Weaknesses	Critical onboarding blocker on location permissions	$0.99/month ad-free tier is overshadowed by invasive ad-dismissal friction UI regressions post-update erode trust in data accuracy	Premium tier monetization relies on intrusive ad banners Complex data consent flows increase navigation friction Inaccurate MVP scoring metrics diminish perceived analysis quality	-	Widget redesign reduces daily utility Intrusive ad placements trigger churn Perceived bias in player rating algorithms erodes trust	-	-
Pricing	free	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	free	freemium
Momentum	Active	Maintenance	Active	Intense	Active	Intense	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~45d avg	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~15d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	5 versions	5 versions

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