# GIANTS Official App

> Official app for the GWS GIANTS

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl\_gws.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_gws.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afl.afl_gws.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Telstra Ltd
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 22,874
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (228 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afl.afl_gws.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.gwsgiants.com.au](http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement](https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement)

## Description

The GIANTS Official App keeps you close to the team, whether you’re in the stands or following from home. Plan your game day with fixtures, results, ladders, and pre-match guides, and manage your tickets without leaving the app.

Watch exclusive videos—from match highlights to press conferences—receive instant alerts for team announcements and match starts, access the latest news and live scores, explore detailed player profiles, statistics, and season highlights, and relive every key moment of the season.

## Rankings

- #412,627 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.afl.afl_gws.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The GIANTS Official App effectively keeps fans informed and connected with team updates and membership content, fostering community engagement. However, multiple users report significant issues with ticket purchasing, confusing navigation, frequent crashes, and unreliable login processes. Integration with Ticketmaster is problematic, and some essential features are limited to Apple users. Despite stability improvements and regular updates, these usability and accessibility challenges diminish the overall experience for Android users.

### Pros

- Provides good coverage and updates about the Giants team and events.
- Keeps fans up to date and engaged with team news and schedules.
- Includes features for accessing member-exclusive content and electronic tickets.
- Regularly updated, improving stability compared to earlier versions.
- Allows fans to feel part of the Giants community.

### Cons

- Difficulties accessing and purchasing tickets, including membership ticket management issues.
- Poor user interface and confusing navigation leading to a frustrating user experience.
- App crashes frequently and has bugs causing login and functionality problems.
- Integration with Ticketmaster is cumbersome, often logging users out and requiring multiple password resets.
- Large app size (88MB) and the requirement to use additional apps like Google Wallet for ticketing.
- MVP voting only available on Apple devices, excluding many Android users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_gws.android)