# BYU Cougars vs Spikeball

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spikeball at 75% against BYU Cougars's 46%. Spikeball also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BYU Cougars ships an update monthly, Spikeball every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BYU Cougars | Spikeball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spikeball/id6748592598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 97 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BYU Athletics](https://appshunter.io/developer/463792117) | [Spikeball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188363158) |

## What reviewers say

### BYU Cougars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byu-cougars/id1274810172)

Stay connected with your favorite team with live game audio, exclusive videos, and real-time scores. Manage your tickets, shop for merchandise, and receive personalized alerts for all the latest news and offers.

**Highlights:** Live game audio and exclusive videos, Gameday Mode for in-game experiences, Mobile ticketing management, Personalized notifications, Schedules, scores, and stats, Official team store access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 💡 Real-time highlights and replays
- 💡 Ability to order food ahead
- 💡 In-stadium WiFi is awesome
- 💡 Radio broadcast available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Login issues and password problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality
- 🐛 Annoying ads and sponsorships

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Cannot paste email address
- Password reset not working
- Cannot access iPhone password app
- Cannot upload photo, freezes

**Requested features**

- Stop showing opposing teams highlights
- Allow pasting email address for login
- Integrate with iPhone password app
- Ability to send issues to developer
- Bring back the 'BYU next play' game


### Spikeball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spikeball/id6748592598)

Connect with local players, organize games, and track your progress in the Spikeball community. Find teammates, join clubs, and participate in tournaments. Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros alike.

**Highlights:** Connect with local players, Organize games and invite others, Track progress with points and badges, Join or create local clubs, Find tournaments and events, Chat with other players

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BYU Cougars free?

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

### Is Spikeball free?

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

### Do BYU Cougars or Spikeball have ads?

Neither BYU Cougars nor Spikeball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BYU Cougars or Spikeball?

BYU Cougars ships an update monthly, and Spikeball every 9 days. Most recently, BYU Cougars was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spikeball 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.*