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Offered by Disney and launched on June 15, 2010, ESPN enables users to watch thousands of live events and shows from the ESPN network and get scores, on-demand news, highlights and expert analysis. By subscribing to the ESPN+ streaming service, users can stream exclusive live sports, watch exclusive originals, read premium articles, use fantasy tools and more without cable. Get live events from UFC, MLS, NHL, international soccer, college sports, and more. Both ESPN apps keep you up to date with the latest scores, breaking news on signings and trades, as well as in-depth analysis of games and drafts, including football, basketball, baseball, cricket, tennis, golf, boxing, mixed martial arts, and more.

ESPN has 964,378 reviews in Google Play store and a review of 4.3 stars out of 5. In US Apple App store it has 4.6 stars rating and ranked as #2 in Sports. There are 2.6M ratings received in iOS App store. ESPN has 17,149 reviews in Amazon store and a review of 4.1 stars out of 5. Meanwhile, its features scored 3.5 stars for ease of use, 3.5 stars for cash value, and 3.3 stars for technical support.

In the latest update version, the development team behind ESPN has optimized and fixed the overall performance and stability of the application based on the latest user comments and feedback on the problem, in order to provide users with an absolutely fresh and satisfying experience.

ESPN launched the streaming service several years ago as a way to access expanded sports programming beyond its regular ESPN cable channels. But like any streaming service, ESPN has a lot to offer. If you're a sports fan looking for more sports, its $9.99 monthly subscription to ESPN+ isn't too expensive. ESPN provides coverage of the UFC, FA Cup and some international football leagues. The service also has some exclusive programming, like Peyton's Place, and a section on ESPN documentaries.

One of ESPN's handy features is archiving. Users can watch historical games and events at any time. If you want to go back and watch an old football game, you can easily find it on ESPN. Meanwhile, users can save shows and replays for offline use. This can come in handy for long trips or outings to pass the time.

ESPN's interface is also excellent, with everything organized by category or current activity, and the categories are very rich. Users can set the home page to a sports team or sports teams you follow. The streaming service also supports 60 frames per second. This makes the interface ESPN impressive and easy to navigate. One of the more overlooked aspects of joining ESPN+ is. If you're a football fan, ESPN is a must. ESPN has covered across Europe, including the Italian Serie, Copa America, English Football League, Carabao Cup, Coppa Italia, FA Cup and UEFA Nations League. While NBC owns the rights to the Premier League, ESPN owns the rights to the main domestic events, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. Meanwhile, ESPN supports a large number of Major League Soccer games. But if you don't have a cable subscription, you can't watch MLS games on ESPN.

UFC is one of ESPN's bigger features. When events are scheduled, they can be purchased through the ESPN app, and viewers can get early previews; tennis has always been a staple of ESPN's streaming service. Users can stream multiple tournaments. ESPN offers you more than just featured matches, as it's an extension of its regular channels. This means you can gain a deeper understanding of the tournament and watch more of the top players on national television. You can also go into the ESPN archives and rewatch old tennis games. Now that ESPN has started collecting their hockey content, they broadcast a ton of NHL games during the season. ESPN also has its own streaming library filled with original programming exclusive to ESPN+. The 30-on-30 documentaries are available to watch anytime, and you can even watch them offline if you want. This is a major plus for those who travel or want to kill some time from their internet connection. If you want to dig into some unique series or want to watch sports documentaries, the streaming library is a great addition. One of the more overlooked aspects of ESPN is that users will have access to premium articles on ESPN.com, filled with valuable commentary and coverage for sports fans to browse and learn more about your favorite sport.

Pros

- ESPN's many live sports, especially college sports, are richly and clearly categorized.

- ESPN has reliable streaming performance and supports offline download on mobile devices.

- ESPN has high-quality archives and premium articles that users can access on-demand.

Cons 

- A number of users have reported feedback that when using the app to watch a match in progress they often have a bad time looping into the program screen.

- The app's search engine is so bad that it can't support users in finding whatever they need freely and randomly.

- Questions exist about ESPN's journalistic integrity, calling for ESPN to expand professional standards.