# DJ App for Hockey Parents — Ice Hockey Dad & Mom Playlist

> Mobile PA system for ice hockey rinks, controlling music, horns, and announcements. (iPhone/iPad app by Laurent Butre.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-app-for-hockey-parents/id1327662038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Laurent Butre](https://appshunter.io/developer/726162065)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 184 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Russian
- Released: 2018-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-app-for-hockey-parents/id1327662038/reviews.md

## What is DJ App for Hockey Parents?

Become the Rink DJ this weekend
Connect your phone to the arena's PA system and control the full game atmosphere — pump-up songs, goal horns, penalty announcements and player name callouts, all from one app.

What you can do:
• 36 customizable song buttons with precise start times, organized by period
• Goal horn & siren soundboard — NHL and custom team horns included
• PA announcements: goals, assists, penalties, player names (English & Québécois)
• Apple Watch control — start/stop songs from your wrist
• Works with Apple Music or your local iTunes library (no Spotify yet)

Trusted by hockey parents in minor hockey leagues across Canada
"Hockey Dad" or "Hockey Mom" — this app is for every parent who'd rather be at the scoreboard table than freezing in the stands.

The must have app for ice hockey parents running music at the rink. Play goal horns, manage your playlist by period, trigger sirens and PA announcements — all from your phone. The perfect Dad or Mom Ice Hockey DJ with this app designed for all hockey enthusiasts.

- Transform the Rink Atmosphere:
Be the one setting the ambiance for the team and basking in the warmth as you manage the playlist. Connect with the scoreboard guru, offer to play music during the games, and watch the magic unfold! Did you know the scoreboard booth usually has a heater underneath its table? 

- Your Personal Ice Hockey DJ:
Introducing the "Ice Hockey Dad's Playlist" app – Craft the perfect playlist with designated start times for each song, and effortlessly connect your phone to the rink's audio system.

- Pump Up Your Team:
It's a hockey entertainment music manager and playlists maestro. Play pump-up songs, face-off anthems, and crowd power-ups to energize your team. With 24 pre-loaded songs and the ability to customize its 36 buttons with your own iTunes library.

- Team Spirit on Full Blast!
Full screen of your best team's horns! It comes included. Elevate the cheering experience with customizable horns, organs, and more.

- Personalize Every Moment:
With the power to reprogram every button and set individual starting times for songs, your DJ skills will shine. 
Even customize the "Horn" and "1min Left in the game" buttons, and I have added the latest feature to recall the previous song after a goal announcement. 

- Your Voice, Your Announcements:
In-App purchases offer the chance to quickly play announcements, penalties, and player roster names. Be the voice of the game, whether it's a crucial moment or a celebratory goal. Gregory Juster and Paul Orr lend their voices for regional variations, or choose my son's special announcements voice for added fun!

- Unlock Advanced Features:
Explore additional In-App purchases for penalty announcements, recording player roster names, and more. Record your own announcements, turning you into the ultimate rink DJ mic.

- Seamless Integration:
No need for iTunes Cloud Subscription – the app seamlessly integrates with your iTunes Local Library. Explore pre-loaded links to iTunes titles that will pump up your kid's team, or purchase up to 45 extra screens with 576 customizable buttons for an ultra extended playlist.

- Be the Pro DJ at the Scoreboard Table:
Disclaimer: Copyrighted songs are not included, but this latest version supports iTunes Cloud Music Subscription for song selection, or you can use your local iTunes library. Unfortunately, the application can't leverage Spotify as they declined the integration.

Download "Ice Hockey Dad's Playlist" now and revolutionize your experience at the rink. 
Become the ultimate ice hockey parent, setting the stage for victories and unforgettable moments. 

Your playlist, your game, your legacy!
The must have for Hockey Dad, Hockey Mom, Coach, and Team Manager
Leverage the app for Arena Music as Rink DJ and Game Ambiance for Youth Hockey

And if you want to announce your team's roster, and have all your kid's name played as they hit the ice, check its complementary app : RinkMix.

## Key features

- Customizable song buttons by period
- Goal horn and siren soundboard
- PA announcements for goals, penalties, player names
- Apple Watch control
- Integration with Apple Music and iTunes library
- Record custom announcements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 1 extra period: 12 buttons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 2 extra screens:24 buttons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 3 extra screens:36 buttons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Penalty Voices Announcements | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add 4 extra screens:48 buttons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 extra screens:60 buttons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Microphone | $6.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 Periods | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add 20 Periods | $14.99 | one-time |
| Goal Announcements | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #133 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of DJ App for Hockey Parents?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Perfect for creating game-day atmosphere at ice rinks
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for most users
- ⏱️ Precise song timing control (cue to 1/10th of a second)
- 🎧 Seamless Apple Music integration
- ⭐ Excellent responsive customer service from developer
- 🎯 Purpose-built for hockey game music management
- 🔊 Built-in goal horns and sound effects
- 💾 Easy setup and configuration of playlists
- 🎬 Fade in/out functionality for smooth transitions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full functionality
- 🚫 Apple Music dependency limits accessibility
- 🔄 Purchased periods/features don't always appear
- ⏸️ Significant lag when switching between songs
- 🎵 Some songs fail to play without clear reason
- 📱 Poor offline functionality despite downloaded songs
- 🎨 Outdated interface design
- ❌ No Spotify integration
- 🔗 Difficult to find developer contact information
- 📖 Lack of clear setup instructions for new users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during gameplay
- Songs fail to play or get stuck on default sounds (Pac-Man, goal horn)
- Purchased additional periods don't show up after purchase
- Restore Purchases function doesn't work properly
- Significant lag and freezing when selecting songs
- Custom start times reset or disappear after closing app
- Apple Music songs won't play without WiFi despite being downloaded
- Slider for song timing is inaccurate and jumps around
- App freezes when accessing iTunes library
- Inconsistent playback of songs from Apple Music library
- Goal horn button disappears or gets replaced with other sounds
- App doesn't load on some devices
- Play/pause button has extreme delay
- Default song duration set to 226 seconds causes playback issues
- iOS 13 compatibility issues causing all songs to map to Pac-Man
- Purchased features show 'already purchased' loop preventing use

**Most requested features**

- Spotify integration support
- Direct page number navigation (numbered buttons instead of scrolling)
- More precise song time selection (numeric input instead of slider)
- Ability to rename periods (e.g., 'Warmup', 'Penalties', 'Intermission')
- Goal announcement voice feature (similar to penalty announcements)
- Dedicated persistent buttons for goal horns across all pages
- Backup and restore functionality for custom configurations
- Continuous play mode for warmup/intermission periods
- More songs per period
- Edit song end points (not just start points)
- 1-minute penalty option for younger players
- Fade-in timer option (not just fade-out)
- Ability to duplicate sounds across multiple pages
- Support for local files and file imports
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Better penalty announcement formatting
- Ability to use custom voice for announcements with roster names

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-app-for-hockey-parents/id1327662038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect for the rink

*2026-04-11*

This app is absolutely perfect for the ice rink. It does a fantastic job of filling those quiet spots between puck drops and during period breaks. It really levels up the atmosphere and helps both the kids and adults stay engaged and energized. Highly recommend!

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for your feedback on your experience this season with the app. Note that the latest version should now prevent the phone to go into sleep when you are on the main music button screen.

### 4/5 — Good app but can we have easier page access?

*2025-11-26*

I’ve been using the app for a few years now and, overall, I really like the app. However, is there a way to make accessing a page easier? I’m thinking if you made a row of numbers across the top (or side…wherever it could fit best) of the page that could be selected to go to that particular page number. The scrolling of pages takes a bit of time especially with many pages (I’m up to 18 pages now). Directly selecting a page would make things so much easier!

The only other suggestion I have is if there were to be a way to make the selection of the exact time of the song a bit more easy. There are instances in which I can choose, for example, :50.8 but I can’t get :50.6; it skips around the number I need. Minor things but making some things easier within the app will make it a no-brainer for game day in my opinion.

Merci beaucoup for your work on this over the years!

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the feedback. Your suggestions are great. I will see how I can make it fit in another release. Did you know that you could swipe left or right to change the pages of buttons? I thought I fixed the decimal point on the start time selection. I will check again. In the meantime Enjoy the games :-) have fun with the app.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-11-16, version 8.1*

Very poorly laid out. Once you buy the app you need to keep buying  stuff to make it work. Not user friendly at all. Still trying to figure out how to play music from my playlist throw it.

### 1/5 — Ripoff

*2025-10-12, version 8.1*

Don’t buy. Won’t allow me to use Apple Music or I have to purchase more screens. What a ripoff

### 2/5 — Not in love with it but it’s close

*2025-09-21, version 8.1*

Couldn’t move certain files in. Doesn’t work for me. Wouldn’t say no to a refund as it’s not what I want or need

### 3/5 — Change the name

*2025-03-26, version 7.8*

It is 2025 Mom’s,
Dad’s and grandparents manage the box at our children’s games

### 1/5 — Bugs Galore

*2025-03-12, version 7.7*

App keeps crashing.  Will not play certain songs and then crashes.  Frustrating in the middle of a game.

### 5/5 — Does exactly what I want

*2025-02-13, version 7.7*

I’ve been using this app for years. It’s super easy to load up your music.. you can also set the time that you want to start your music. It’s got horns built-in and you can get multiple periods. I’m set up now over the past couple years. I don’t have to mess with it.

### 2/5 — Can no work with Spotify

*2025-01-23, version 7.7*

You need to have Apple Music in order to upload your own songs. Had I know this I wouldn’t have downloaded it. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars

### 5/5 — This app is the cornerstone of a fantastic in game experience for fans/teams

*2024-12-22, version 7.6*

I’ve been using this app for over a year and it delivers everything I need with ease. The app interface is easy to use and I can cue the song to 1 tenth of a second, which allows for perfect timing on selected songs/tracks. I also connect my phone through a Bluetooth receiver that is connected to the arena’s PA system. This allows me to take in the games with the other fans and nobody notices who’s the DJ! It’s meant to be simple and that it is. The author has been great with my recommendations as well 5/5!

## Frequently asked questions about DJ App for Hockey Parents

### What does the DJ App for Hockey Parents do?

This app allows you to control the entire atmosphere of an ice hockey game from your phone. You can play pump-up songs, trigger goal horns and sirens, and make PA announcements for goals, penalties, and player names. It transforms you into the rink DJ, managing the game's audio experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 36 customizable song buttons with precise start times organized by period, a goal horn and siren soundboard with included NHL and custom team horns, PA announcements for game events and player names, and Apple Watch control. It also integrates with Apple Music and your local iTunes library.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but offers in-app purchases for advanced features. These purchases unlock the ability to play penalty announcements, record player roster names, and access other premium announcement options, allowing you to become the ultimate rink DJ mic.

### What kind of music can I play with this app?

You can play music from your Apple Music library or your local iTunes library. The app provides 24 pre-loaded songs and allows you to customize 36 buttons with your own tracks, setting precise start times for each song to enhance the game's ambiance.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for hockey parents who are involved in managing music and audio at minor hockey league games. It's for those who want to take charge of the rink's atmosphere, energize the team, and enhance the fan experience with custom sounds and announcements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.2 — 2026-03-23

Screen stays on while playing songs, so hockey parents and rink DJs always have instant access to goal horns, music buttons and soundboard controls during the game.

### 9.1 — 2026-03-01

v9.1: iOS 26 ready. Improved goal horn screens. Perfect for the 2025-26 youth hockey season — manage your rink playlist, sirens, and PA system from one app.

### 9.0 — 2025-12-28

Updated code for iOS 26 compatibility. Improved Horns screen.

### 8.2 — 2025-12-04

As suggested by some of you, I have added the possibility to equalize the sound per song. So now, if you have a song that is too loud or too low compared to the other songs of your playlist, you can memorize a multiplication factor from 0.1x to 3x that specific song volume, and this without having to change your main device volume each time.

### 8.1 — 2025-06-15

Controls are now available on your AppleWatch! You can Stop and Start your selected song to be played conveniently from your Apple Watch. Swipe Left/Right on your watch to select the next or previous song on the iPhone period. Therefore if the action on the rink is changing rapidly and you do not have your phone in your hand ready to press the play or stop button, simply start or stop the currently selected song from your watch. There is a little delay in the action compared to actioning it directly from the phone. This is also the first release of Ice Hockey Parents' Playlist with the Watch feature. Therefore, if you see bugs or crashes, please let me know via direct messages, so that I can fix the eventual early bugs. Thanks

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