# NBA News, Livescore: The Rival

> Basketball Scores, NBA News Updates! The NBA Live Team Stats, Standings, Results

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.socratesapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Scate
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 118,411
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (759 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.75
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-09
- **First published:** 2023-04-05
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-11-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socratesapp)
- **Website:** [https://therival.com](https://therival.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://therival.com/policy.html](https://therival.com/policy.html)

## Description

**The Rival** is your ultimate basketball companion app, delivering live NBA and NCAA scores, detailed team stats, and AI-generated articles for a rich fan experience. Stay ahead with real-time updates, daily personalized digests, and immersive insights covering NBA standings, playoffs, and major events like All-Star Weekend.

Tailor your feed by selecting favorite teams and players to never miss crucial highlights or news. Connect with a passionate basketball community and follow top teams such as the Lakers, Celtics, Nets, and more. Download The Rival today to access the most comprehensive, up-to-date basketball coverage all season long.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.socratesapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.socratesapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The NBA News, Livescore: The Rival app is praised for its high-quality, diverse sports content and engaging writing, making it valuable for sports fans. However, multiple users report significant problems such as slow performance, app crashes, subscription costs perceived as expensive, account registration issues, and incomplete sports data, which hinder the overall user experience.

### Pros

- High quality and diverse sports content with insightful and engaging articles.
- The app offers a broad range of sports-related topics and in-depth analysis, appealing to sports enthusiasts.
- Users appreciate the writing quality and knowledgeable team behind the app.
- The app provides a fresh and fluent user experience with a unique approach to sports media.
- Some users find the app essential and enjoyable for daily sports consumption.

### Cons

- App performance is slow with frequent loading issues, especially for game lists and live scores.
- Problems with app opening and freezing on the logo screen after updates.
- Subscription cost is considered high, especially for content available for free elsewhere.
- Issues with account creation and activation code not working, leading to user frustration.
- Limited or inaccurate sports coverage (e.g., missing events like the NBA cup final, incomplete team listings).

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