HackIllinois vs iROLL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackIllinois
This app enhances the hackathon experience by providing event schedules, point-earning opportunities through QR scans and duels, and a shop for redeeming prizes. Users can track their progress, view rankings, and manage check-ins for food and events.
- Event schedule and details
- Point system via QR scans and duels
- Prize redemption in Point Shop
- Personal progress and rank tracking
- Event check-in functionality
- Countdown timer for hacking
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Download the official HackIllinois 2026 app for a complete in-person hackathon experience! With our app, you can: - See how much time you have left to hack! - View the time, location, and other details for all of our events. - Scan QR codes at events to obtain points! - Play duels against other members for points. - Get checked in by staff for food and other events. - Redeem points for merchandise and raffle prizes through our newly improved Point Shop! - View your rank, points, and other personal information. - and more!
iROLL
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iROLL-O+ is a fall prevention and management program for people who use Wheelchairs and Scooters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HackIllinois at daily against iROLL's every 7 months. iROLL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HackIllinois ships an update daily, iROLL every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackIllinois | iROLL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACM UIUC | University of Illinois |
In-app purchases
HackIllinois
No in-app purchases
iROLL
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HackIllinois free?
Is iROLL free?
Do HackIllinois or iROLL have ads?
Which is updated more often, HackIllinois or iROLL?
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