# USFA vs NCAA Women's CWS

The clearest difference is ads: USFA at none against NCAA Women's CWS's shown. USFA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3K vs 54). NCAA Women's CWS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 30%). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

USFA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFA has 3K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of USFA's written reviews are positive against 44% of NCAA Women's CWS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

USFA ships an update every 32 months, NCAA Women's CWS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | USFA | NCAA Women's CWS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762/reviews)** | [4.3 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncaa-womens-cws/id1563825267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 41 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SincSports.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/496116826) | [NCAA](https://appshunter.io/developer/786384670) |

## What reviewers say

### USFA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762)

Access event schedules, standings, game scores, and real-time notifications. Directors and scorekeepers can easily update scores to keep participants informed. Track your teams and get instant score updates.

**Highlights:** Event schedules, Standings and brackets, Real-time game scores, Push notifications, Interactive maps, Score entry for directors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate information
- 🏆 Great for tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated app with bugs
- 💤 Lack of updates
- 🌙 Not dark mode compatible
- 🔍 Poor UI/UX design
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Freezing issues
- Blank/invisible text
- Lack of refresh/update functionality

**Requested features**

- Updated bracket schedule
- Dark mode support
- Improved team/tournament details display


### NCAA Women's CWS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncaa-womens-cws/id1563825267)

Stay updated with all the action from the NCAA Women's College World Series. Follow teams with interactive brackets, get live scores and stats, and access fan guides for event information. Receive custom alerts and special offers.

**Highlights:** Interactive brackets, Live scores and stats, Fan guide with event info, Custom alert notifications, In-depth team and player info, Special offers and spotlights

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USFA free?

USFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NCAA Women's CWS free?

NCAA Women's CWS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USFA or NCAA Women's CWS?

USFA is rated higher. USFA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while NCAA Women's CWS averages 4.3 from 54 ratings.

### Do USFA or NCAA Women's CWS have ads?

NCAA Women's CWS shows ads; USFA does not.

### Which is updated more often, USFA or NCAA Women's CWS?

USFA ships an update every 32 months, and NCAA Women's CWS every 6 weeks. Most recently, USFA was updated on October 24, 2026 and NCAA Women's CWS on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*