ECC Network vs Assumption U (HoundNation)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECC Network
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The ECC Network iOS app gives you quick and easy access to your favorite ECC live and archived events. With broadcasts produced by the ECC and ECC member institutions, the ECC network is the go to destination for ECC sports. The ECC Network is a partnership between the ECC and BlueFrame Technology.
Assumption U (HoundNation)
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Assumption University, in partnership with SIDEARM Sports is excited to bring you the Official Hound Nation app that is a must-have for fans headed to campus or following the Greyhounds from afar. With interactive social media, and all the scores and stats surrounding the game, the Hound Nation app covers it all! Features Include: +SOCIAL STREAM - View social media content. +NOTIFICATIONS - Receive notifications to let fans know important news
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Assumption U (HoundNation) at none against ECC Network's shown. ECC Network's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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.
ECC Network ships an update every 5 months, Assumption U (HoundNation) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECC Network | Assumption U (HoundNation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 270 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueFrame Technology, LLC | SIDEARM Sports |
In-app purchases
ECC Network
No in-app purchases
Assumption U (HoundNation)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do ECC Network or Assumption U (HoundNation) have ads?
Which is updated more often, ECC Network or Assumption U (HoundNation)?
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