IU Hoosiers vs Varsity Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IU Hoosiers
Stay connected with Indiana University Athletics. Access real-time social media feeds, view live scores and detailed game statistics, and receive custom alerts for important team news. This app is essential for any Hoosiers fan, whether on campus or following from home.
- Social media stream
- Live scores and stats
- Custom notifications
- Team and fan feeds
- Play-by-play information
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The official Indiana University Athletics app is a must-have for fans headed to campus or following the Hoosiers from afar. With interactive social media, and all the scores and stats surrounding the game, the IU Hoosiers app covers it all! Features Include: + SOCIAL STREAM - View and contribute to real-time Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds from the team and fans + SCORES & STATS - All the scores, stats, and play-by-play information that fans need and expect during live games + NOTIFICATIONS - Custom alert notifications to let fans know important news
Varsity Network
Access live and on-demand audio broadcasts for college sports teams. Enjoy official team channels, exclusive content, and real-time streaming for games and podcasts. Experience the excitement of college sports audio anywhere.
- Vast audio library of live broadcasts, shows, and podcasts
- Official team audio channels
- Live audio streaming
- On-demand listening for past content
- Exclusive original content
- NCAA Postseason event coverage
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Welcome to the Varsity Network, the ultimate app for college sports fans who crave the best in official team audio content. Whether you're on the go or relaxing at home, Varsity Network delivers the largest collection of live and on-demand audio broadcasts from your favorite college teams. With the free Varsity Network app, fans get access to key features: Vast Audio Library: Immerse yourself in an extensive selection of live game broadcasts, shows, and podcasts from hundreds of teams across various sports. Our comprehensive audio archive ensures you never miss a beat. Official Team Channels: Tune into official audio feeds for authentic commentary and insights directly from the source. Experience the game as if you were there with the most accurate and engaging audio content. Live Audio Streaming: Follow the action in real-time with high-quality audio streaming. Feel the excitement of live sports, no matter where you are. On-Demand Listening: Access past games, shows, and podcasts anytime you want. Our on-demand library allows you to catch up on missed moments or replay your favorite segments. NCAA Postseason: Official streaming partner of Westwood One’s coverage of March Madness, the College World Series and other NCAA Postseason events. Exclusive Original Content: Discover unique shows, behind-the-scenes interviews, and in-depth analyses that you won't find anywhere else. Our original content provides fresh perspectives and deeper insights into your favorite teams and sports. Varsity Network transforms your sports listening experience, bringing you closer to the action with every broadcast. Download the app today and enjoy the most comprehensive collection of official team audio content available. Get ready to listen and cheer like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IU Hoosiers at 4.6 against Varsity Network's 2.9. IU Hoosiers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Varsity Network's advantage is chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
IU Hoosiers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355 and 512 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.
IU Hoosiers ships an update every 3 months, Varsity Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IU Hoosiers | Varsity Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (355 ratings) — better | 2.9 (512 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews — better | 23.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 355 | 512 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #65 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 270 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Indiana University | Learfield Communications, Inc. |
Customer experience
IU Hoosiers
Varsity Network
User reviews
IU Hoosiers
From 355 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Love my IU!
- 👍 Photo essays are working again.
- 👍 Light show amazing
- 👍 Notices remind about game start and channel
Room to improve
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 App crashing
- 🐛 Constantly logged out
- 🐛 Can't save password
- 🐛 Safari browser not supported
Varsity Network
From 512 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app for college sports fans
- 🔥 Unlimited college sports broadcasts
- 🎉 Free service with no subscription fee
- 🔊 High-quality audio production
- 📡 Ability to listen to local radio broadcasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Inability to get past advertisement screen
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing favorite teams
- 🔁 Issues with audio skipping and repeating
- 📵 App not working when screen is locked
Bugs and requests
IU Hoosiers
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashing
- App won't load
- Constantly logged out
- Cannot save password
- Safari browser not supported
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- Session expired too quickly during login/ticket transfer
- Notifications not working on iPhone 15
- New app version is a step back
- Old app allowed radio broadcast within the app
- App attempts to load schedule into calendars
- App does not recognize account that works on desktop
- App does not have a 'show password' option
- Home page schedule not displaying major events
- Pixelated logo on first boot
- Account creation/email verification sends code but logs user out before they can retrieve it
- Tickets not added to wallet requiring re-login
- Latest iOS update states Safari is unsupported, forcing login to full site which defaults to Safari
- Notifications incorrectly refer to teams as 'IU Athletics'
Requested features
8 requests- Fix terrible app
- Add private sharing option
- Add customer service page
- Fix notifications not working
- Restore radio broadcast within app
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- Make schedule easier to find
- Fix 'IU Athletics' naming in notifications
- Add additional links in articles/stories within the app
Varsity Network
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashing on launch
- Freezing on advertisement screen
- Audio issues like skipping, repeating, and distortion
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and OS versions
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add favorites/bookmarks to easily access preferred teams
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide more control over audio playback (pause, rewind, etc.)
- Optimize performance and reduce issues with advertisements
- Add support for background audio playback
In-app purchases
IU Hoosiers
No in-app purchases
Varsity Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
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