# theScore: Sports News & Scores

> Fast, Live Scores and News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivemobile.thescore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivemobile.thescore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fivemobile.thescore`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Score Media and Gaming Inc.
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 16,128,959
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (201,459 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2010-05-19
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivemobile.thescore)
- **Website:** [https://scoremediaandgaming.com](https://scoremediaandgaming.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thescore.com/pages/mobile/privacy](http://www.thescore.com/pages/mobile/privacy)

## Description

theScore is the premier sports app trusted by millions for real-time sports coverage. Access live scores, breaking news, detailed stats, and highlight videos across major leagues including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Premier League soccer, PGA Golf, MMA, NCAA basketball and football, and many more.

## Key Features
- **Favorites:** Personalize your feed with updates from your favorite teams, players, and leagues.
- **Live Scores:** Stay up to date with real-time scores and detailed box scores featuring live player data.
- **News:** Instant headlines and in-depth coverage across various sports.
- **Leagues:** Check standings, leaders, and latest news for your preferred sports.
- **Chat & Messaging:** Engage with fellow fans using public chats on matchup pages or private/group messaging.
- **Discover:** Explore viral social stories and trending multimedia that sports fans love.

Covering an extensive range of sports like NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Premier League, Champions League, PGA, UFC, NASCAR, and more, theScore ensures you never miss a moment. From live updates to fan interactions, it’s your all-in-one sports hub.

## Rankings

- #9,253 — Overall
- #43 — Sports (Free)
- #1 — score
- #1 — sports
- #6 — sport

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_ID`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `bet.thescore.android.dev.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `bet.thescore.android.other.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `bet.thescore.android.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `com.espn.bet.dev.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `com.espn.bet.other.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `com.espn.bet.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `com.fivemobile.thescore.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.fivemobile.thescore.permission.REQUEST_DATA`
- `com.fivemobile.thescore.permission.REQUEST_DATA_ESPNBET`
- `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

Users praise theScore for free access, broad sports coverage, and easy score updates for their favorite teams, with a simple score display. However, recurring issues include widget instability, inaccurate live scores/standings, and problematic casino/betting features. Navigation and update changes are often confusing, and there are concerns about ads and moderation in the community. Overall, the app is valued for scores and accessibility but struggles with data quality, stability, and promotional/behavioral aspects.

### Pros

- Easy to keep up with scores for favorite teams across many sports.
- Free app with broad sports coverage.
- Simple, straightforward score format and quick results.
- Long-term reliability for some users who have used it for years.

### Cons

- Widget is often frozen or unreliable.
- Live scores and standings are frequently inaccurate.
- Casino/betting features are unreliable (withdrawals issues, account suspensions).
- Navigation after updates is confusing or broken.
- Excessive ads and censorship in the comments.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fivemobile.thescore)