# Wrestling Training vs Hawk Central

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hawk Central at 80% against Wrestling Training's 25%. Hawk Central also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 20). Wrestling Training's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wrestling Training sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hawk Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hawk Central holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawk Central has 2.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Wrestling Training's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hawk Central's.

Wrestling Training ships an update every 5 weeks, Hawk Central every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wrestling Training | Hawk Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestling-training/id889302815/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Loyal Health & Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088263310) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Wrestling Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestling-training/id889302815)

Master grappling techniques and enhance your physical conditioning for wrestling. This app offers multiple training programs, including skills, strength, and conditioning, with HD instructional videos and audio guidance. Prepare for competition by becoming stronger, faster, and quicker.

**Highlights:** Multiple wrestling training programs, Strength and conditioning workouts, HD instructional videos, Audio guidance from digital trainer, Customized weekly workouts, Offline workout access

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Fitivity Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad free 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.49 | per year |
| Entire Program - Wrestling Strength | $4.99 | one-time |
| Entire Program - Freak Athlete Speed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Levels - Wrestling Grappling Training | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Levels - Judo Training | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase levels of all programs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Subscription | $299.99 | one-time |


### 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 Training free?

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

### Is Hawk Central free?

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

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

Hawk Central is rated higher. Wrestling Training averages 3.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Hawk Central averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Wrestling Training or Hawk Central have ads?

Both Wrestling Training and Hawk Central show ads.

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

Wrestling Training ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hawk Central every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wrestling Training was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hawk Central on October 17, 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.*