Comparison

UAB University Recreation vs YMCABHAM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UAB University Recreation

This app enhances the UAB University Recreation member experience, connecting users to facilities, programs, and services. It allows for personal information management, payment processing, program registration, and court reservations. Stay informed with facility announcements and access your digital membership card.

Highlights
  • Manage personal information
  • Access recreation facility details
  • Process payments and view statements
  • Register for programs and purchase packages
  • Reserve courts and swimming lanes
  • View facility announcements
  • Access digital membership card
Features
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This app serves to improve the UAB URec member experience and helps Blazers to Get Active, Get Fit, and Be Well! The UAB University Recreation strives to help the UAB community on their journey to Well-Being though the state-of-the-art facilities, lifechanging programs, and customer centric services. One way URec accomplishes this, is by providing this app to connect you to University Recreation in a simple and efficient way. Some of the app features are listed below and we can’t wait for you to use them: • Allow users to view/edit their personal information • Access information about UAB University Recreation • Allows users to add or remove payment information they have on file • View and send statements • View and send check-in history • View current packages on file or purchase new packages • Ability to pay off their full bill amount • Ability to pay and register for a program such as UFit, F45, Adventure Recreation Trips, and more • Ability to reserve racquetball/squash courts, swimming lanes • Receive push notifications • View facility announcements • Access digital membership card

About

YMCABHAM

Manage your YMCA membership, register for programs and classes, and receive important notifications. Access your member barcode for quick check-ins and view community impact. This app streamlines your YMCA experience.

Highlights
  • Manage membership details
  • Register for programs and classes
  • Receive important notifications
  • Access facility check-in barcode
  • View payment and history
  • Track fundraising progress
Features
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Some of the app Key Features: - Manage your Membership: View and Edit your personal information, Update billing/payment method, View payment and check-in history, Access Childcare and Donor Tax Statements and more - View and Register for Programs - View and Register for Group Fitness Classes - Opt-in and Receive Important and Time-Sensitive Notifications - View Important and Time-Sensitive Information - Access Direct Links to Streamline your Experience - Access Barcode for Quick Facility Check-In - View Fundraising Progress and the Direct Community Impact

Screenshots

UAB University Recreation3 screens
YMCABHAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: UAB University Recreation at free against YMCABHAM's ad-supported. UAB University Recreation also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YMCABHAM holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UAB University Recreation versus YMCABHAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAB University RecreationYMCABHAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (14 ratings)2.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better10
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of Alabama at BirminghamYMCA OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Customer experience

UAB University Recreation

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

YMCABHAM

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

UAB University Recreation

No in-app purchases

None

YMCABHAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAB University Recreation free?
UAB University Recreation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YMCABHAM free?
YMCABHAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UAB University Recreation or YMCABHAM?
YMCABHAM is rated higher. UAB University Recreation averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while YMCABHAM averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.
Do UAB University Recreation or YMCABHAM have ads?
Neither UAB University Recreation nor YMCABHAM shows ads.

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