# Hawk Central vs MCM Rec

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCM Rec at none against Hawk Central's 3. MCM Rec also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). Hawk Central's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). On price, 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. MCM Rec asks for nothing beyond the download.

MCM Rec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawk Central has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hawk Central | MCM Rec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-central/id908833409/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-rec/id1402955945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 184 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [IMLeagues, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259009535) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MCM Rec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-rec/id1402955945)

Stay informed about McMurry University's recreation programs. Access IM Sports schedules, Wellness Center hours, and upcoming events. Utilize QR codes for event check-ins and discover more features.

**Highlights:** IM Sports schedules, Wellness Center hours, Recreational event updates, QR code check-ins, Campus recreation program information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hawk Central free?

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

### Is MCM Rec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hawk Central or MCM Rec?

MCM Rec is rated higher. Hawk Central averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while MCM Rec averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hawk Central or MCM Rec have ads?

Both Hawk Central and MCM Rec show ads.

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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.*