HackIllinois vs Hackathons @ Berkeley
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!
Hackathons @ Berkeley
This app serves as an official companion for an AI hackathon, providing a central hub for attendees. Users can view the schedule, filter events, set reminders, and access venue maps. It also facilitates receiving important announcements and digital credentials.
- View full hackathon schedule
- Search and filter events
- Bookmark events for reminders
- Explore venue maps
- Receive announcements
- Access digital badge
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The HackBerkeley app is the official companion app for AI Hackathon 2026. Use it as the perfect hive to: - View the full hackathon schedule - Search and filter events by type and timing - Bookmark events for reminders - Explore venue maps and linked event locations - Receive important announcements and updates - Access your digital badge and wallet pass
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HackIllinois at daily against Hackathons @ Berkeley's every 9 days. HackIllinois also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Hackathons @ Berkeley's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hackathons @ Berkeley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HackIllinois has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HackIllinois ships an update daily, Hackathons @ Berkeley every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackIllinois | Hackathons @ Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACM UIUC | Cal Hacks Foundation |
In-app purchases
HackIllinois
No in-app purchases
Hackathons @ Berkeley
No in-app purchases
Questions
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