Matrix Midwest vs Red Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matrix Midwest
Stream live and on-demand sports news and shows from St. Louis' independent sports network. Catch daily broadcasts and replays of "The Fight with Karraker & Company," plus the latest updates on local teams.
- Live streaming of "The Fight with Karraker & Company"
- On-demand episode replays
- Latest sports news updates
- Coverage of local St. Louis teams
- Independent sports and entertainment network
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The Matrix Midwest app is home of THE FIGHT WITH KARRAKER COMPANY! Every weekday morning at 7 a.m., watch THE FIGHT WITH KARRAKER & COMPANY live on the Matrix Midwest app. If you miss an episode, you can watch a replay on the Matrix Midwest app. Matrix Midwest also has the latest news from the Cardinals, Blues, CITY SC, Chiefs, Battlehawks, Mizzou, Illini, high school and more! Matrix Midwest is St. Louis’ only free and independent sports and entertainment network. You can watch Matrix Midwest on over-the-air on channel 32 and channel 6 on Spectrum/Charter. Gray Media launched Matrix Midwest to operate alongside sister station First Alert 4 (KMOV-TV) out of St. Louis.
Red Rewards
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RED REWARDS is the official fan reward program of the Springfield Cardinals, open to all fans. RED Access members will receive additional benefits available only to those with season memberships. Benefits Beyond the Box Score • Earn points for attending and checking in at games, making in-park concessions and Team Store purchases, and engaging in special promotions or activities. • Use points toward special offers, prizes, experiences and discounts exclusively for RED REWARDS members. • Stay up to date on the latest Springfield Cardinals news & promotions Joining RED REWARDS is free and simple to use by downloading the RED REWARDS app and signing up using your email address. Start earning today and turn your excitement for Springfield Cardinals Baseball into great rewards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Red Rewards at none against Matrix Midwest's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matrix Midwest | Red Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | row27 Mobile |
In-app purchases
Matrix Midwest
No in-app purchases
Red Rewards
No in-app purchases
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