# Hawk Central — user reviews > 76 indexed App Store user reviews of Hawk Central by Gannett, rated 4.72/5 from 2,130 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,734 · 4★ 283 · 3★ 55 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 42 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 76) ### 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. ### 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 — Hawk fan *2023-04-09, version 27.0.4* Anyone who’s a hawk fan should hve this site on their devices very informative and knowledgeable, you can always find when and how to watch games. Articles are great ty for being here for hawk fans ### 5/5 — Leistekow and Skinny Kenny! *2022-10-25, version 26.12.5* Blessed to have balanced, in depth coverage of Iowa sports from these two gents! ### 5/5 — Sign in process *2022-08-14, version 26.12.5* Why do I have to scan my email address, rather than just enter it via keyboard? ### 5/5 — Best App Ever! *2022-04-10, version 26.10.0* This is the best app for Hawkeye news. When I got a new phone, this was literally the first app I got. To Chad and everyone else, thank you! ### 5/5 — Great information *2021-12-07, version 26.8.1* This is a good way to stay informed about the Hawkeyes! ### 5/5 — Hawk Central *2021-11-25, version 26.8.1* Full coverage .. exceeds all the info one would expect from a sports source! Mirrors most of what the print media provides; can’t beat that for a “take it with you” tool. Makes you THE go to guy at the water cooler! ### 5/5 — Iowa *2021-10-11, version 6.5.8* Good way to keep up on the home team ### 5/5 — Always interesting *2021-08-31, version 6.5.8* Timely and accurate information, always of interest to the Hawkeye fan. ### 5/5 — Go Hawks *2021-07-21, version 6.5.8* Good info site ### 5/5 — Very newsworthy *2021-07-19, version 6.5.8* I enjoy hawk central, only wish I could afford it, thanks for sending it. ### 5/5 — Go HAWKS *2021-07-11, version 6.5.8* Love the Hawkeyes. Football? Basketball? Wrestling? Baseball? Track? Best team in how long? Are they improving? Why? Ferentz? Mac? Brands? Which team will have highest NCAA rating at end of season? What will be the effect of NIL rules? Will Bohannon be a successful NIL contributor? How will it affect his overall bank? Will he or the University come out on top? Same with other athletes/sports. We are Hawks fanatics! I’d rate us a 5 star for fanaticism! ### 5/5 — Hawk central *2021-05-25, version 6.4.0* Love it for Hawk news, been following it for years -Go Hawks! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 1/5 — App has gone downhill *2023-05-17, version 27.1.1* It seems like in the last year or so that as this app has gone up in monthly charges that the quality and quantity of content has gone down. Hawkeye Insider has content 4 to 1 or 5 to 1 and headlines that make you want to click on it. I will hang on a little longer but if it stays the same…I will be canceling my subscription. ### 1/5 — It’s bad *2022-10-05, version 26.12.5* Totally screwed up. Can’t see a lot of so called subscriber content. Over priced. With iPad can’t make print bigger. Cheaper to subscribe to USA Today or Des Moines register. Instructions in FAQ IMPOSSIBLE. Really nothing good about hawk central ### 1/5 — Can’t access my subscription, no way to get help *2022-08-31, version 26.12.5* I’m being charged through Google Play but still don’t have access to my subscription only content and it is impossible to find even a chat or email to get help and have it restored. I love the content, just extremely frustrated with the customer service. ### 1/5 — Consistent challenges with log-in information *2021-06-30, version 6.5.8* The content at Hawk Central is great but the App leaves a lot to be desired. I am a subscriber and have had numerous issues with accessing content. The App does not consistently recognize my user name and password and there is no easy way to log in on the App or in Settings. The Gannett needs to get this fixed. ### 1/5 — Crash crash crash crash *2021-01-29, version 6.3.0* Love the content when I can read it..... ### 1/5 — What happen to this app? *2020-06-09, version 5.24.3* Where is the customize HawCentral format? I am logged in but can’t pull up articles? Called help number as was referred to Apple because that’s where my subscription was initiated. I gave up. Cancelled my subscription ### 1/5 — Bad *2020-06-05, version 5.22.2* Not easy to use at all. Hire some decent programmers ### 1/5 — No access get “loading Error”. Still being billed every month *2020-06-05, version 5.22.2* Leistikow and Emmert good reporters and writers.Especially enjoy podcast that stays on topic and avoids mindless off topic chit chat of some other Hawkeye podcasts I don’t care who your favorite band of the 1990’s was. ### 1/5 — Work Today? *2019-02-23, version 24.3.93* I get loading problems for this app way too frequently ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 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! ### 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. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2023-10-25, version 27.3.2* Really keeps me up to date on all things Hawkeye without overkill! ### 5/5 — FightForHawkCentral *2023-10-15, version 27.3.2* It’s the only App about the the Hawkeyes I care to follow. It’s real news and not rumors and gossip. ### 5/5 — Hawk Central *2023-09-14, version 27.3.1* Excellent reporting, their team is always addressing the issues I am interested in. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2023-04-12, version 27.0.4* Awesomeness --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*