# OBU Bison vs MSU Mavericks

The clearest difference is ads: OBU Bison at none against MSU Mavericks's shown. OBU Bison also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). MSU Mavericks's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OBU Bison against 5.0 for MSU Mavericks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSU Mavericks has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OBU Bison ships an update monthly, MSU Mavericks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBU Bison | MSU Mavericks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obu-bison/id1573438670/reviews)** | [5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msu-mavericks/id1580781679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 91 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364523116) | [Minnesota State University, Mankato](https://appshunter.io/developer/669720174) |

## What reviewers say

### OBU Bison

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obu-bison/id1573438670)

Stay connected with your favorite team through real-time scores, stats, and interactive social media feeds. Receive custom alerts for important news and updates, whether you're on campus or following from afar.

**Highlights:** Interactive social media feeds, Real-time scores and stats, Custom alert notifications, Team and fan Twitter, Facebook, Instagram integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### MSU Mavericks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msu-mavericks/id1580781679)

Stay connected with Minnesota State Mankato Athletics. Get live scores, game audio, news, rosters, and ticketing information. Enhance your fan experience with exclusive offers and student rewards.

**Highlights:** Scores & Stats, Live Game Audio, Notifications & Score Alerts, Social/NewsFeed, Fan Guide, Rosters & Bios, Ticketing & Gear Purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBU Bison free?

OBU Bison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MSU Mavericks free?

MSU Mavericks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OBU Bison or MSU Mavericks?

OBU Bison is rated higher. OBU Bison averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MSU Mavericks averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do OBU Bison or MSU Mavericks have ads?

MSU Mavericks shows ads; OBU Bison does not.

### Which is updated more often, OBU Bison or MSU Mavericks?

OBU Bison ships an update monthly, and MSU Mavericks every 3 weeks. Most recently, OBU Bison was updated on October 6, 2026 and MSU Mavericks on October 24, 2026.

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