# On3 App vs Crimson Captain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crimson Captain at 100% against On3 App's 33%. Crimson Captain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On3 App's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. On3 App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Crimson Captain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crimson Captain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On3 App has 255 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of On3 App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crimson Captain's.

On3 App ships an update weekly, Crimson Captain daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On3 App | Crimson Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on3-app/id1629727374/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-captain/id6809627611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ON 3 MEDIA, LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629727376) | [Matt Blackwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809627613) |

## What reviewers say

### On3 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on3-app/id1629727374)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stay informed about college sports, football, and basketball recruiting with trusted news, expert insights, and comprehensive data. Track player profiles, rankings, and Transfer Portal updates. Receive real-time alerts for breaking news and game developments.

**Highlights:** Trusted college sports news, Football & basketball recruiting coverage, NIL and Transfer Portal updates, Expert insights and analysis, Comprehensive player statistics, Customizable push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On3 Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Gators Online Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| BamaOnline Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Auburn Live Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Volquest Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| DawgsHQ Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| KSR+ Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| The Bengal Tiger Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| HuskerOnline Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Sooner Scoop Monthly | $11.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for college sports
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔥 Excellent content and coverage
- 💡 Customizable team news and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent log-out issues
- 💸 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔍 Navigation and team selection can be confusing
- 🔋 App performance and stability concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login and subscription issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between teams
- Notification system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay and PayPal payment options
- Improve notification reliability and customization
- Implement dark mode and other accessibility features
- Streamline navigation and team selection process


### Crimson Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-captain/id6809627611)

Get exclusive, verified recruiting intelligence for Oklahoma Sooners sports. Access daily briefs, commit predictions, and a timeline of all recruiting news. Enjoy player interviews and film grades with offline reading capabilities.

**Highlights:** Verified recruiting intelligence, Daily recruiting briefs, Commitment predictions, Recruiting timeline, Player interviews with audio, Film grades on targets, Offline reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crimson Captain Intel | $12.99 | per month |
| Crimson Captain Standard | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On3 App free?

On3 App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crimson Captain free?

Crimson Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, On3 App or Crimson Captain?

Crimson Captain is rated higher. On3 App averages 3.4 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Crimson Captain averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do On3 App or Crimson Captain have ads?

Neither On3 App nor Crimson Captain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On3 App or Crimson Captain?

On3 App ships an update weekly, and Crimson Captain daily. Most recently, On3 App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crimson Captain on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*