# Hawk Central

> University of Iowa Hawkeyes sports news, scores, and analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: Sports, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 2,130 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2014-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews.md

## What is Hawk Central?

Coverage of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes has never been better. Catch all the latest news, headlines, opinions, photos and scores for the Hawkeyes — all in one place, brought to you by the authoritative sources of the best local coverage, The Des Moines Register and the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

With exclusive commentary, insider analysis and award-winning photos and videos from The Des Moines Register and Iowa City Press-Citizen team, the Hawk Central app is your one-stop shop for all coverage of the Hawkeyes.

• This app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

MORE INFORMATION
• Terms of service - https://cm.desmoinesregister.com/terms/
• Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights - https://cn.desmoinesregister.com/privacy/
• Help Center: https://help.hawkcentral.com

## Key features

- Latest news and headlines
- Exclusive commentary and analysis
- Award-winning photos and videos
- Real-time scores
- Opinion pieces

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year of App Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of App Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month of App Access | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Hawk Central?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great information
- 👍 Excellent reporting
- 👍 Thorough Hawkeyes news
- 👍 Balanced, in-depth coverage
- 👍 Timely and accurate information
- 👍 Consistent content

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Inconsistent login and access to subscription content
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 📉 Declining content quality and quantity

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading errors
- Subscription access issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Improve sign-in process
- Provide better customer support
- Increase free content access

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beverly Hills Hawk

*2026-07-18, version 28.10.2*

Keeps me close and up to date on my beloved Hawkeyes

### 5/5 — Great reports on all things Hawkeyes!

*2026-07-16, version 28.10.2*

I’ve really enjoyed Chad and his gang keeping us so well informed and updated about Hawkeyes FB, MBB, and WBB, and the reporting on wrestling. Wish I would have been following it for a lot more years. I’ve been trying to convince Chad to write a story about the nationally renowned Iowa debate teams. We’re looking for national championships? Look no further — they have multiple ones! It’s a phenomenal program of brilliant and highly competitive college kids who work their butts off to compete — and win — against the very best programs around the country. They’re led by the incredible Director of Debate Paul Bellus and his amazing group of coaches. Please root for Chad to give us at least one article about this “sport.” These kids are every bit as competitive as our athletes in any sport, and they deserve recognition!

### 1/5 — App has more ads now that are ruining the site

*2025-09-14, version 28.5.0*

Why is this app only showing ads and not content?? It is worse now that I am a paying customer

### 2/5 — Too many subscriptions

*2025-08-10, version 28.1.0*

I used to love this app. Now you have to subscribe to get most of the articles. Sorry but I’ll have to get my information somewhere else.

### 2/5 — Articles good. Not worth the price tho

*2024-12-14, version 27.13.3*

Enjoyed it at the old price. Lost me with this increase.

### 5/5 — Go Hawks

*2024-09-15, version 27.12.1*

Good info site

### 5/5 — Review

*2024-03-08, version 27.6.1*

Enjoy being current on events and stats.  The personal stuff is the best though.

### 5/5 — Great information

*2024-03-01, version 27.6.1*

This is a good way to stay informed about the Hawkeyes!

### 4/5 — Sometimes can read them

*2024-01-17, version 27.5.1*

Sometimes articles are available to read without subscribing, sometimes not so much.  When they are available, life is good!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2023-11-16, version 27.3.2*

Hawk central is great.
Touches on most Hawkeye sports.
It also helps w finding which network the teams are on.
Love it.
Love it.
Love it.

## Frequently asked questions about Hawk Central

### What kind of content does Hawk Central offer?

Hawk Central provides comprehensive coverage of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. This includes the latest news, headlines, opinions, photos, videos, and scores. The content is sourced from authoritative local coverage providers, offering exclusive commentary and insider analysis.

### How much does Hawk Central cost?

The app is free to download, and users can access a selection of free articles each month. For unlimited access to all content, a subscription is required. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless turned off.

### What are the subscription options for Hawk Central?

Subscriptions are available on a monthly or yearly basis. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### Who provides the content for Hawk Central?

The content for Hawk Central is provided by the authoritative sources of the best local coverage, specifically The Des Moines Register and the Iowa City Press-Citizen. This ensures award-winning photos, videos, and expert analysis.

### What devices is Hawk Central compatible with?

While not explicitly stated, the subscription management details mention iTunes account settings, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices (iPhones and iPads). Users can manage their subscriptions through their iTunes account after purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 28.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-20

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.8.1 — 2026-02-23

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 28.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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