# FC Cincinnati(MLS) vs Columbus Crew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FC Cincinnati(MLS) at 83% against Columbus Crew's 26%. FC Cincinnati(MLS) also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 148). Columbus Crew's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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.

FC Cincinnati(MLS) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FC Cincinnati(MLS) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FC Cincinnati(MLS)'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Columbus Crew's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC Cincinnati(MLS) | Columbus Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-cincinnatimls/id1500434935/reviews)** | [2.9 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-crew/id1541046626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUTBOL CLUB CINCINNATI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500434934) | [Columbus Crew SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541046628) |

## What reviewers say

### FC Cincinnati(MLS)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-cincinnatimls/id1500434935)

Stay connected with your favorite MLS team. Access match schedules, breaking news, and exclusive content. Manage your tickets and receive live updates directly from the club.

**Highlights:** Team news, videos, and photos, Match schedule and standings, Player statistics, Ticket purchasing and management, Live notifications for updates and contests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Provides comprehensive team information
- 💡 Helpful for game day experience
- 👍 Great app for FCC fans
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with news conference audio
- 🐛 Roster information not up-to-date
- 🐛 Inbox showing unread messages when none exist
- 🔒 Forced to enable push notifications on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Roster missing key player (Brenner)
- Schedule and results not updated in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add ability to subscribe to game schedule
- Improve player information (height, weight, foot preference)


### Columbus Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-crew/id1541046626)

Stay connected with your favorite MLS club. Manage tickets, access live match coverage, watch video highlights, and get exclusive news. Your official source for all team updates and information.

**Highlights:** Ticket management, Live radio coverage, Live Match Center stats, Video highlights, Exclusive news, Fixtures and tables

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for an app
- 👍 Well thought out idea
- 👍 Easy access to tickets, shop, etc.
- 👍 New updates improve usability
- 👍 Makes gameday a breeze

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to download tickets to Apple Wallet
- 🐛 Ticketmaster integration issues
- 🐛 Repeatedly have to reconnect Ticketmaster
- 🐛 Denied shared tickets
- 🐛 Inability to log in to Ticketmaster

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download tickets to Apple Wallet
- Ticketmaster integration issues
- Repeatedly have to reconnect Ticketmaster
- Denied shared tickets
- Inability to log in to Ticketmaster

**Requested features**

- Add tickets to Apple Wallet
- Improve Ticketmaster integration
- Allow ticket management as STM
- Fix schedule display bugs
- Bring back the old logo


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC Cincinnati(MLS) free?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Columbus Crew free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Columbus Crew?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) is rated higher. FC Cincinnati(MLS) averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Columbus Crew averages 2.9 from 148 ratings.

### Do FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Columbus Crew have ads?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) shows ads; Columbus Crew does not.

### Which is updated more often, FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Columbus Crew?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) ships an update every 2 months, and Columbus Crew every 2 months. Most recently, FC Cincinnati(MLS) was updated on October 22, 2026 and Columbus Crew on October 21, 2026.

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