Comparison

ISU Cyclones vs Canes Iowa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Exclusive video content
  • Interactive social media integration
  • Live scores and stats
  • Play-by-play information
  • Custom Gameday notifications
Features
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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

About

Canes Iowa

Features
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Take control of your training, schedule, and development—all in one place. The Canes Iowa app is your personalized hub designed to keep athletes and families connected while elevating performance on and off the field. Book with Ease Reserve private lessons, rent cages, or lock in your spot for training sessions in just a few taps. Real-time availability makes scheduling fast and simple. Stay Game-Ready View upcoming sessions, track your activity, and stay prepared for every rep. Everything you need is organized in one streamlined experience. **Team & Schedule Management** Players and families can access team practice schedules, stay aligned with coaches, and never miss an important update. Your Profile, Your Progress Manage your athlete profile, monitor development, and stay connected to your journey as you grow within the Canes program. Built for players who are committed to improving and competing at the highest level. A different brand of baseball.

Screenshots

ISU Cyclones4 screens
Canes Iowa3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Canes Iowa at 12.0 against ISU Cyclones's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ISU Cyclones versus Canes Iowa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISU CyclonesCanes Iowa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (386 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings386 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIDEARM SportsStatStak, 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

Canes Iowa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ISU Cyclones

No in-app purchases

None

Canes Iowa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISU Cyclones free?
ISU Cyclones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canes Iowa free?
Canes Iowa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ISU Cyclones or Canes Iowa have ads?
Neither ISU Cyclones nor Canes Iowa shows ads.

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