HackIllinois vs Colonel Blotto App
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!
Colonel Blotto App
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The Colonel Blotto App: Outsmart a Robot in a Battle of Strategy Can you outthink a robot general? The Colonel Blotto App challenges you to strategically distribute your soldiers across multiple trenches to outmatch your opponent, Captain Kije, a robot! Plan Your Strategy Set your total budget of soldiers, add trenches, and decide how to divide your forces. Every trench is worth points, but you’ve only got so many troops so choose wisely. Face Off Against the Robot Once your allocation is locked in, the computer makes its move. See who wins each trench and tally up the points to declare a winner. Play, Learn, and Compete - Create and manage trenches with a simple, intuitive interface - Compare your allocations with the Robot's in real time - Track your wins against Captain Kije - Great for teaching strategy, game theory, or just having fun Whether you're a casual gamer or a strategy lover, the Colonel Blotto App turns tactical thinking into a fun and competitive experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HackIllinois at daily against Colonel Blotto App's every 2 months. HackIllinois also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Colonel Blotto App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackIllinois | Colonel Blotto App |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACM UIUC | Claremont Computer Network LLC |
In-app purchases
HackIllinois
No in-app purchases
Colonel Blotto App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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