# GoHeels vs UNCA Campus Rec

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UNCA Campus Rec at none against GoHeels's 4. UNCA Campus Rec also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GoHeels's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoHeels sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. UNCA Campus Rec asks for nothing beyond the download.

UNCA Campus Rec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoHeels has 1.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GoHeels ships an update every 3 weeks, UNCA Campus Rec every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoHeels | UNCA Campus Rec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goheels/id551780791/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unca-campus-rec/id1585087290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Learfield Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551780794) | [University of North Carolina at Asheville](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437832222) |

## What reviewers say

### GoHeels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goheels/id551780791)

Stay connected with the North Carolina Tar Heels with this official app. Access live game audio, real-time social media feeds, scores, stats, and custom gameday notifications. It's the ultimate companion for fans on campus or following from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Free live game audio, Interactive social media stream, Live scores and stats, Custom gameday notifications, Team and fan social feeds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me informed of all things Tar Heel
- 👍 Great way for out-of-market fans to stay connected
- 🚀 Dependable app for keeping up with UNC sports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently or won't open
- 🐛 Audio issues, such as freezing, dropping out, or not working
- 🔋 App causes phone to overheat and drain battery
- 🔒 Login and account issues, can't reset password

**Reported bugs**

- Broadcast audio stops when screen locks or app is in background
- Featured game section takes up too much screen space
- Notifications for game start times don't work

**Requested features**

- Add pause/sync option to match audio with TV broadcast
- Improve game schedule layout and navigation
- Allow listening to audio even when app is in background


### UNCA Campus Rec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unca-campus-rec/id1585087290)

This official app provides access to UNC Asheville Campus Recreation services. Stay updated on facility hours, fitness class schedules, and intramural sports. Reserve courts and equipment easily.

**Highlights:** Facility hours, Fitness class schedules, Intramural sports updates, Court reservations, Equipment booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoHeels free?

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

### Is UNCA Campus Rec free?

UNCA Campus Rec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoHeels or UNCA Campus Rec?

UNCA Campus Rec is rated higher. GoHeels averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while UNCA Campus Rec averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do GoHeels or UNCA Campus Rec have ads?

Neither GoHeels nor UNCA Campus Rec shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoHeels or UNCA Campus Rec?

GoHeels ships an update every 3 weeks, and UNCA Campus Rec every 5 days. Most recently, GoHeels was updated on November 1, 2026 and UNCA Campus Rec on November 3, 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.*