# Wrestling vs Hawk Central

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wrestling at none against Hawk Central's 3. Wrestling also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.6). Hawk Central's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hawk Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Wrestling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hawk Central holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawk Central has 2.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Wrestling's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hawk Central's.

Wrestling ships an update every 6 months, Hawk Central every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wrestling | Hawk Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestling-onlinecom/id883285825/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wrestling-Online.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/324163517) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Wrestling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestling-onlinecom/id883285825)

Stay updated with the latest professional wrestling news from major promotions like WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories easily.

**Highlights:** News sections for WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling, Breaking news push notifications, Share stories feature, Main news feed, Opinion articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hawk Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409)

Get comprehensive coverage of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, including news, scores, opinions, and exclusive analysis. Access award-winning photos and videos from top local sources, all in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** Latest news and headlines, Exclusive commentary and analysis, Award-winning photos and videos, Real-time scores, Opinion pieces

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of App Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of App Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great information
- 👍 Excellent reporting
- 👍 Thorough Hawkeyes news
- 👍 Balanced, in-depth coverage
- 👍 Timely and accurate information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Inconsistent login and access to subscription content
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 📉 Declining content quality and quantity

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading errors
- Subscription access issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve sign-in process
- Provide better customer support
- Increase free content access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wrestling free?

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

### Is Hawk Central free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wrestling or Hawk Central?

Hawk Central is rated higher. Wrestling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hawk Central averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Wrestling or Hawk Central have ads?

Both Wrestling and Hawk Central show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wrestling or Hawk Central?

Wrestling ships an update every 6 months, and Hawk Central every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wrestling was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hawk Central on October 24, 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.*