ISU Cyclones vs Carroll National
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ISU Cyclones
Stay connected with Iowa State University athletics. Access exclusive video content, engage with interactive social media, and get real-time scores and stats for all games. Receive custom alerts for important Gameday information.
- Exclusive video content
- Interactive social media integration
- Live scores and stats
- Play-by-play information
- Custom Gameday notifications
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Iowa State University, in partnership with SIDEARM Sports is excited to bring you the official ISU Cyclones app that is a must-have for fans headed to campus or following the Cyclones from afar. With exclusive video, interactive social media, and all the scores and stats surrounding the game, the ISU Cyclones app covers it all! + SOCIAL STREAM - View social media content. + SCORES & STATS - All available scores, stats, and play-by-play information that fans need and expect during live games + NOTIFICATIONS - Custom alert notifications to let fans know everything surrounding Gameday
Carroll National
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Carroll National gives you access to an live scoring system, course information, tee-time booking service. Additionally, the Carroll National app may be used to sign up for events, view your membership portal, order food and beverage, and receive course promotions at Carroll National.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Carroll National at 13.1 against ISU Cyclones's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ISU Cyclones ships an update every 5 weeks, Carroll National every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ISU Cyclones | Carroll National |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (386 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 386 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SIDEARM Sports | Club Caddie Holdings Inc |
Bugs and requests
ISU Cyclones
Reported bugs
11 issues- App won't launch or crashes on startup
- Video playback stuck on loading spinner
- Screen rotation disabled after updates
- Login keyboard blocks submit button
- Streaming stops randomly and restarts from beginning
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- Radio playback randomly stops mid-broadcast
- Landscape mode video playback unavailable
- Chromecast functionality missing despite promises
- Premium content inaccessible after login
- App freezes during video playback
- Slow performance and unresponsive touch controls
Requested features
8 requests- Chromecast support for streaming to TV
- Ability to skip to specific times in radio broadcasts
- Search functionality by sport
- Landscape mode video viewing
- Access to archived/on-demand games library
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- Reduced ads for premium subscribers
- Better session persistence (remember user location)
- Customizable sport preferences and notifications
Carroll National
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ISU Cyclones
No in-app purchases
Carroll National
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ISU Cyclones free?
Is Carroll National free?
Do ISU Cyclones or Carroll National have ads?
Which is updated more often, ISU Cyclones or Carroll National?
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