The Rival App is an all-around sports content platform that heavily focuses on user experience. We are empowering all sports fans with comprehensive, real-time, and engaging content as well as innovative features while fostering a community. Our mission is centered around providing high-quality sports content that is accessible to everyone, from die-hard fans to casual observers. We strive to create a platform that fosters a sense of community and encourages collaboration between users and our team of experienced content creators. Our goal is to provide a unique and engaging user experience that sets us apart from traditional sports media outlets. We want to foster a space where users can connect, debate, celebrate, and share, building a strong, united, and respectful community of sports lovers.
Our main purpose is creating a different medium for sports conversation as the current landscape is dominated by unfulfilling conversations in the social media. We seek to address the lack of user input and innovation as well as rival the conventional sports media with outdated interfaces by offering a fresh perspective on how sports content should be consumed and created.
Experience Points (XP) can be gained through in-app activities ranging from reading articles to posting comments.
The Rival App covers a wide range of sports, from basketball to cycling and everything in between. Our experienced content creators provide in-depth analysis and commentary on the latest news and trends in the sports world. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, you'll find something to interest you on the Rival App.
Our Live Score currently featuring live scores for soccer, we are thrilled to announce that in the near future, our coverage will expand to include NBA and a variety of other sports. Anticipate a broader spectrum of sports excitement as The Rival App continues to evolve and elevate your sports engagement experience.
We are constantly adding new content to The Rival App to keep our users engaged and up-to-date on the latest sports news and analysis. Our content schedule varies, but we strive to publish new articles and interviews every day. Additionally, we are always working on new features and updates to improve the user experience. Our team of experienced content creators are constantly researching, writing and editing new pieces to ensure that our users have access to the latest and most interesting sports content.
Our "Daily Digest" feature, which we introduced to provide our users with quick and brief information every day, is updated every day at 10AM in the morning, and you can access all the news of the last week from the interface of our application.
After reaching Tier 4 in the XP system, users have the opportunity to submit an article per month. If the article is approved by our editorial team, the article will be published within The Rival App. Users with at least one published article will also have the opportunity to convert their profiles into a Content Creator Profile. This allows users to showcase their writing skills and build a following within The Rival App community. Users who are at Tier 4 can send their posts to us using the "post" button located on their profiles. The Rival App users are requested to consider the following rules when submitting their posts:
All of our Level 3 users on The Rival App can send notes marked with Yellow/Green in the text. To add a note, follow these steps:
Yes, we welcome suggestions from our users for new topics to cover in our articles and interviews. You can submit your suggestions through The Rival App website or by emailing us at info@therival.app. We value user feedback and take into account all suggestions when planning new content.
You can choose your favorite leagues and teams during the first time you are using our Live Score through our introduction survey. You can also use our ‘’Favorites’’ section from our menu located at the top of the screen to choose your favorite teams and leagues.
Our Player Profile section is under development right now. You will have access to all player profiles as soon as possible.
All notifications should be enabled automatically once you add a team or a match to your favorites unless you disable it from the menu located at the top of the Live Score screen.
We are always working on adding more leagues. Please feel free to suggest us the leagues you would like to see in the future by e-mailing support@therival.app
We offer three distinct subscription tiers, each providing varying levels of content access to suit your interests and needs. Whether you're a casual sports fan or a dedicated enthusiast, we have a package perfect for you.
Subscribe today and tailor your sports news experience with The Rival App!
The cost of subscribing to The Rival App varies depending on your location and the type of subscription you choose. We offer monthly and annual subscription options for different levels. Please refer to the App Store / Google Play Store for current pricing in your region. With a subscription, you'll have access to our content and exclusive features, making it a great value for any sports fan.
Upgrading Your Subscription:
Absolutely! You have the flexibility to upgrade your subscription at any time. Upgrading allows you to enjoy the enhanced benefits of a higher-tier package immediately after you pay the difference in price. This seamless process ensures you can access expanded content without any disruption.
Downgrading Your Subscription:
While we currently do not offer the option to directly downgrade to a lower-tier package, you have the option to switch to a smaller subscription package. This can be done by canceling your current subscription and then subscribing anew to your desired lower-tier package at the end of your current subscription period.
Important Considerations:
We are committed to providing a flexible and user-friendly subscription experience. If you have any further questions or need assistance with managing your subscription, our customer support team is always here to help.
In The Rival App, our subscription packages, the Rookie and the All-Star, are tailored to align with your evolving sports interests. The Rookie Package enables you to choose one sport category, and the All-Star Package allows for the selection of two. You have the flexibility to change your sport category at the end of each billing cycle. It's important to note, however, that your initial category choice will be locked in for the first month, ensuring a consistent start to your subscription. From the second month onwards, you can easily update your preferences. To change your sport category, simply follow these steps: navigate to your profile, click on the menu located at the top right of the screen, and then select 'Select Categories'. This streamlined process in the app's settings allows you to customize your content experience according to your current sports interests.
If your original subscription was created through Apple/iTunes
If your original subscription was created and paid using Google Play/Android
If you cancel before the end of your Subscription Term you will have access to your account for the remainder of the Subscription Term.
1.) You may cancel your subscription at any time on your account page; however, subject to such consumer cancellation rights, there are no refunds for cancellation.
2.) You may cancel your The Rival App account at any time – however, there are no pro-rated refunds for cancellation.
Payments are nonrefundable and there are no refunds or credits for partially used billing periods. In the event that The Athletic suspends or terminates your account for violating our Terms of Service, you understand and agree that you shall receive no refund or exchange for any unused time on a subscription, any license or subscription fees for any portion of the Services, or any content or data associated with your account.
At any time, and for any reason, we may provide a refund or discount to some or all of our subscribers. The amount and form of such refunds and the decision to provide them are at our sole and absolute discretion and does not obligate us to provide such refunds in the future under any circumstance.
To change your subscription plan, please follow the instructions below:
It's important to note that your new plan will become effective immediately after your current subscription plan ends.
However, there are a few reasons why you may have been charged despite cancelling your subscription. One possible reason is that the cancellation was not processed before the next billing cycle began. In this case, the charge would have been for the upcoming subscription period.
Another possible reason is that there was an error in the cancellation process. This could be due to technical issues, human error, or a misunderstanding about the cancellation process. We take these issues very seriously and will work to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Please contact our customer support team with your account information and any relevant details about the charge. We will investigate the issue and refund your payment if necessary. We apologize again for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
If you purchased using in-app purchase on iOS:
If you purchased using in-app purchase on Android:
Subscription restore allows you to retrieve your subscription on another account if you have multiple accounts under the same platform. Whether accidentally or intentionally, you can restore a subscription you have on one account to another account on the same device. The account to which you restore the subscription will become your sole subscription account, and the subscription will be removed from your previous account. Please note that you can only perform the subscription restore once per month.
You can follow the steps below to learn how to restore your subscription:
You can download The Rival App from the App Store or Google Play Store. Once downloaded, simply create an account or sign in using your preferred method of login and start exploring our content. Our app is user-friendly and easy to navigate, with a range of features designed to enhance your sports viewing experience.
There are several ways to access The Rival App. You can log in directly using your email, or you can use your Apple, Google, or Twitter accounts.
Additionally, a guest login option is available, although this will provide limited access to the app's features.
No, you can read only 1 articles everyday for the first 15 days as a guest without signing up. After you’ve reached your limit, you’ll be prompted to create a free account in order to read more articles.
We believe that offering a limited number of free articles to our readers allows everyone to experience our content and decide whether or not they would like to subscribe.
To change your password go to your profile and press ‘’Edit Profile’’ button under your profile picture or from menu section.
When you block someone on The Rival App, it means that they will no longer be able to see your profile on the app. This is a useful feature if you want to prevent someone from seeing your information or if you're concerned about your privacy.
When you block someone, they will not be notified that they have been blocked. However, they may notice that they can no longer see your profile. If you change your mind and want to unblock someone, you can do so at any time in your account settings.
It's important to note that blocking someone does not necessarily mean that you have reported them for inappropriate behavior. If you believe that someone has violated our terms of service or is behaving inappropriately, please report them to our customer support team immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate any allegations of misconduct.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about blocking someone on The Rival App, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team. We're here to help!
If you have been logged in with your e-mail and forgot your password you can follow the instructions below:
If you did not enter as a Guest and/or if you are already on the Login page:
If you logged in as a Guest:
If you continue to receive an error message please make sure you are using the correct email address that is linked to your subscription. You can confirm this information by reviewing the confirmation email you received after completing your purchase.
In order to delete your account you can follow the instructions below:
If you are using IOS:
If you are using Android:
If you are still having trouble receiving notification please contact us.
There are two different themes in The Rival App. To change the theme, select the menu from the taskbar below. You can change the application theme from the opened menu.
If you have any questions or concerns, our customer support team is available to help. You can contact us through The Rival App website or by emailing us at support@therival.app. Our customer support team works around the clock to ensure that all of your queries and concerns are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
We take inappropriate behavior and content very seriously on The Rival App. If you encounter any content that you believe violates our terms of service or is otherwise inappropriate, please report it to our customer support team immediately.
You can contact us through The Rival App website or by emailing us at support@therival.app.
Or, you can report a user from their profile from the menu section.
Our team will investigate the issue and take appropriate action to ensure that our platform remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all users.
We welcome feedback and suggestions from our users to help us improve The Rival App. You can submit your feedback and suggestions through The Rival App website or by emailing us at support@therival.app. We take all user feedback seriously and use it to make improvements to the app and the content we provide.