Hoops vs MCA Insight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hoops
Access the official matchday programme for Queens Park Rangers from anywhere in the world. Purchase individual issues or a year-long subscription to ensure you never miss any content, with easy navigation and multi-device viewing.
- Official matchday programme content
- Purchase individual issues
- Year-long subscription option
- Easy page turning technology
- Sliding content scroll bar
- Multi-device viewing
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The official Queens Park Rangers matchday programme app ensures you will never miss out on any editions of Hoops, wherever you are in the world. β¨You can purchase a year-long subscription which includes all league and cup games, or make a one-off purchase if you canβt make it to the game. β¨Features include: β¨β’ All content from the matchday programme in advance of the game β¨ β’ Easy to use page turning technology β¨ β’ Sliding contents scroll bar for ease of navigationβ¨ β’ Can be viewed on a variety of devices ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
MCA Insight
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MCA provides essential coverage of the UKβs dynamic eating and drinking-out market, helping operators, suppliers and investors stay informed. Published through daily digital newsletters, a comprehensive website and the app, MCA delivers trusted expert insight to its members across financial and market intelligence, operational trends, emerging sector developments, market analysis, innovation, industry leader profiles, investment, and M&A activity, as well as breaking industry news alerts. MCAβs newsletters, website and app are relied upon by industry leaders, suppliers, influencers, and investors alike. Combining expert commentary from respected columnists with in-depth analysis of industry issues and exclusive interviews with CEOs, MCA delivers valuable context and insight into the forces shaping the sector. MCA helps members understand market dynamics, headwinds, threats and opportunities, relevant legislation, the priorities of business leaders, and emerging concepts and trends - giving them the insight needed to make informed decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCA Insight at none against Hoops's 14. MCA Insight also leads on update cadence (every 17 months vs every 59 months). Hoops's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hoops sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year. MCA Insight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hoops ships an update every 59 months, MCA Insight every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hoops | MCA Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | Every 17 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Queens Park Rangers FC | William Reed Ltd |
In-app purchases
Hoops
- Hoops QPR 12M Auto-Renew Sub$25.991 Year
- QPR vs Bournem... (pp:1039388)$2.99
- QPR vs Sunderland (pp:1002223)$3.99
- QPR v Hull Cit... (pp:1002450)$3.99
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- QPR v Coventry... (pp:1002470)$3.99
- QPR vs Swansea... (pp:1002435)$3.99
- QPR v Leiceste... (pp:1021199)$3.99
- QPR v Preston ... (pp:1002957)$4.99
- QPR v Cardiff ... (pp:1003007)$4.99
- QPR v Huddersf... (pp:1002992)$4.99
- QPR v Leeds Un... (pp:1002952)$4.99
- vs Millwall (pp:1108077)$4.99
- vs WBA (pp:1108073)$4.99
- vs Plymouth Ar... (pp:1108075)$4.99
MCA Insight
No in-app purchases
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