# Hail State vs State 1878

The clearest difference is rating: State 1878 at 5.0 against Hail State's 4.3. State 1878 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Hail State's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (205 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. State 1878 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Hail State asks for nothing beyond the download.

State 1878 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hail State has 205 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hail State ships an update every 2 months, State 1878 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hail State | State 1878 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-state/id1261699546/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-1878/id6776313662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mississippi State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/552537591) | [RallyTown, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872466926) |

## What reviewers say

### Hail State

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-state/id1261699546)

Stay connected with Mississippi State University athletics. Follow your favorite teams with real-time scores, stats, and social media integration. Receive custom alerts for important news and updates.

**Highlights:** Social media stream, Live scores and stats, Custom notifications, Facebook and Instagram integration, Real-time game information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (historically)
- 👍 Comprehensive sports coverage
- 👍 Good for tracking schedules
- 👍 Live game updates/feeds
- 👍 Allows customization of logos (request)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open/crashes
- 🐛 Audio playback issues (dropping, low volume)
- 🐛 Schedule not displaying accurately
- 🐛 Videos not playing
- 🐛 Forces unwanted sports content

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase tickets option not working
- Schedule not displaying accurately
- Videos not playing
- Radio broadcast on demand hit or miss
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Fix purchase tickets option
- Accurate schedule display
- Working video playback
- Reliable radio broadcast on demand
- Fix audio playback issues (dropping, volume)


### State 1878

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-1878/id6776313662)

This app offers exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access for fans of Mississippi State Bulldog Athletics. Connect directly with programs and student-athletes through breaking news, interviews, and unique experiences. Membership supports the athletic programs.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member content, Behind-the-scenes access, Direct connection to athletes, Breaking news and recruiting updates, In-depth interviews, Exclusive merchandise and VIP events

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fan Level Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Victory Level Monthly | $12.49 | per month |
| Champion Level Monthly | $25.00 | per month |
| 1878 Dawg Level Monthly | $78.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hail State free?

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

### Is State 1878 free?

State 1878 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hail State or State 1878?

State 1878 is rated higher. Hail State averages 4.3 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while State 1878 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hail State or State 1878 have ads?

Neither Hail State nor State 1878 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hail State or State 1878?

Hail State ships an update every 2 months, and State 1878 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hail State was updated on October 22, 2026 and State 1878 on October 24, 2026.

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