Comparison

The Eagle BCS vs Hello Huntsville

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

Head to head
About

The Eagle BCS

Access local news, sports, and community stories with in-depth reporting. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Subscribers can upgrade to a premium ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized news topics
  • Customizable alerts
  • Easy navigation
  • Exclusive commentary and photography
  • Podcasts
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Listen to articles
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Your story lives in The Eagle. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in the community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from the region and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Our app features: * Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you * Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more * Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right. * Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition * Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now * Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story * Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure * Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead * Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings * Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. https://theeagle.com/terms

About

Hello Huntsville

Features
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Discover everything Huntsville, Texas has to offer with Hello Huntsville – your go-to community app for local news, events, businesses, and exclusive rewards! STAY INFORMED • Read the latest local news and community stories • Browse upcoming events and mark your calendar • Never miss what's happening in Huntsville EXPLORE LOCAL • Discover local businesses, restaurants, and services • Access helpful community guides and resources • Support your local economy EARN REWARDS • Earn XP points by engaging with local content • Redeem GoodCoins from local businesses for exclusive rewards • Compete on monthly leaderboards and win prizes • Track your community engagement PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Save your favorite articles, events, and businesses • Sync your saved content across all devices • Get notified about events and updates you care about • Comment on articles and join the conversation CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY Hello Huntsville brings together everything you love about Huntsville, Texas in one convenient app. Stay connected, support local businesses, and earn rewards while exploring your community! Download now and start discovering the GOOD in Huntsville!

Screenshots

The Eagle BCS4 screens
Hello Huntsville4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello Huntsville at none against The Eagle BCS's 7. Hello Huntsville also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). The Eagle BCS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. The Eagle BCS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Hello Huntsville asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Eagle BCS ships an update every 2 months, Hello Huntsville every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Eagle BCS versus Hello Huntsville: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Eagle BCSHello Huntsville
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (229 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings229 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB40 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBH Media GroupRob Hipp

Bugs and requests

The Eagle BCS

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Push notifications cost money
  • E-edition no longer works properly
  • Page to page selection is slow or doesn't work
  • Puzzle pages no longer allow stylus/Apple Pencil use
  • App doesn't respond or locks up
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  • New format is terrible and confusing
  • No back button for obits
  • App is slow to boot up
  • Ads are annoying and intrusive
  • Sliding ads are horrible and too many
  • Full screen pop-ups
  • Clicking articles leads to a blank screen
  • Content doesn't update as quickly as website
  • App won't connect after update
  • No comment access on the app
  • App is slow and hard to use
  • Sports listed under Texas and National news
  • No baseball scores in sports
  • Cannot search obituaries
  • App takes forever to update
  • Article from 4 days ago just showed up

Requested features

10 requests
  • Make push notifications free
  • Add a back button for obits
  • Allow stylus/Apple Pencil use on puzzle pages
  • Improve e-edition functionality
  • Fix slow or non-working page selection
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  • Add comment access to the app
  • Improve sports section organization
  • Include baseball scores in sports
  • Enable search for obituaries
  • Offer a paid version with no ads

Hello Huntsville

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

The Eagle BCS

Subscriptions7
  • Subscriptions$25.991 Month
  • Subscriptions$38.991 Month
  • Subscriptions$42.991 Month
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  • Subscriptions$50.001 Year
  • Subscriptions$249.991 Year
  • Subscriptions$314.991 Year
  • Subscriptions$349.991 Year
None

Hello Huntsville

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Eagle BCS free?
The Eagle BCS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello Huntsville free?
Hello Huntsville is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Eagle BCS or Hello Huntsville have ads?
Both The Eagle BCS and Hello Huntsville show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Eagle BCS or Hello Huntsville?
The Eagle BCS ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Huntsville every 5 days. Most recently, The Eagle BCS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hello Huntsville on October 30, 2026.

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