# Duke Athletics vs Pack Pride

The clearest difference is rating: Duke Athletics at 3.8 against Pack Pride's 3.1. Duke Athletics also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 17). Pack Pride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duke Athletics sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pack Pride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duke Athletics holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duke Athletics has 120 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Duke Athletics's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pack Pride's.

Duke Athletics ships an update every 4 months, Pack Pride every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duke Athletics | Pack Pride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-athletics/id380840734/reviews)** | [3.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-pride/id547066007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 271 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duke University Athletics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475807779) | [Jeff Furr](https://appshunter.io/developer/374010367) |

## What reviewers say

### Duke Athletics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-athletics/id380840734)

Stay connected with your favorite university sports teams. Access real-time scores, in-depth stats, and engage with social media feeds from the team and fellow fans. Receive custom alerts for important news and updates.

**Highlights:** Social media stream, Live scores and stats, Customizable notifications, Team and fan feeds, Game day information

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited VOD/Video on Demand Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited VOD/Video on Demand | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited On Demand / VOD | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps up with Duke sports
- 👍 Provides needed updates
- 👍 Good for following Duke Athletics
- 👍 Great for Duke Basketball
- 👍 Fast, correct information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeatedly crashes
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Nearly worthless
- 🐛 Not a good upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- App repeatedly crashes
- Post game interviews show ad, video doesn't play
- Cannot figure out how to see past schedules/scores
- Populated iPhone calendar with all events
- Video content will not load

**Requested features**

- Redesign for easier navigation
- Ability to favorite teams
- Filter for preferred sports
- Set game alerts
- More timely score updates


### Pack Pride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-pride/id547066007)

Stay updated with NCSU sports news, including game updates, recruiting information, and breaking news alerts. Access team stories, commitment lists, and social media feeds directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Read sports stories and features, Follow football and basketball recruiting, Access commitment lists, View recruiting features, Connect to Twitter and Facebook, Receive breaking news push notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duke Athletics free?

Duke Athletics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pack Pride free?

Pack Pride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Duke Athletics or Pack Pride?

Duke Athletics is rated higher. Duke Athletics averages 3.8 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Pack Pride averages 3.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Duke Athletics or Pack Pride have ads?

Neither Duke Athletics nor Pack Pride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duke Athletics or Pack Pride?

Duke Athletics ships an update every 4 months, and Pack Pride every 13 months. Most recently, Duke Athletics was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pack Pride on October 23, 2026.

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