# NFHS Network vs Athletic.APP

The clearest difference is rating: NFHS Network at 4.3 against Athletic.APP's 3.7. NFHS Network also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 271) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Athletic.APP's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFHS Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Athletic.APP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFHS Network holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFHS Network has 17K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of NFHS Network's written reviews are positive against 29% of Athletic.APP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, Athletic.APP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFHS Network | Athletic.APP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798/reviews)** | [3.7 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #110 |
| Size | 90 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NFHS Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/692917410) | [Deker Net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459404765) |

## What reviewers say

### NFHS Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Sports, #66 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live high school sports events from across the United States. Follow your favorite schools and receive notifications for upcoming games. Watch both regular season and postseason competitions in over 30 different sports.

**Highlights:** Stream live high school sports, Follow favorite high schools, Notifications for games, Watch regular season games, Watch playoff and championship games, Coverage of 30+ sports, Coverage of 44+ state associations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good content
- 🚀 Able to watch games remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming
- 🐛 Poor camera work
- 🐛 Incorrect scoreboard and timing
- 🐛 Terrible customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Streams frequently cut off or freeze
- Incorrect game information displayed
- Inability to cancel subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Improve camera and video quality
- Provide better scoreboard and timing information
- Enhance customer support
- Offer more affordable pricing options


### Athletic.APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Sports, #122 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects track and field and cross country teams, athletes, parents, and fans through a communication and management network. It also facilitates participation in virtual meets with tools for result submission, including video and GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Team communication network, Virtual meet participation, Result submission with video/GPS, Customized team pages/profiles, Private group conversations, Athlete/team following

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AthleticTV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Athletic+ Yearly | $95.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Fast results notification
- 📊 Useful for tracking times/scores
- 🏅 Great for personal bests (PRs)
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 💬 Smooth communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant glitches and freezes
- ❌ Cannot log in frequently
- 🚫 App won't open or load
- 📉 Lacks website functionality (rankings, data)
- 📱 Redirects to website often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in, stuck in a loop
- App constantly signs users out
- Screen freezes
- App does not allow upgrades
- App stays on loading/start screen

**Requested features**

- Include national and state rankings in the app
- Allow viewing rankings on the app
- Add live streaming and results support
- Enable push notifications for team posts and comments
- Allow viewing other users' times on the feed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFHS Network free?

NFHS Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Athletic.APP free?

Athletic.APP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFHS Network or Athletic.APP?

NFHS Network is rated higher. NFHS Network averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Athletic.APP averages 3.7 from 271 ratings.

### Do NFHS Network or Athletic.APP have ads?

NFHS Network shows ads; Athletic.APP does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFHS Network or Athletic.APP?

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, and Athletic.APP fortnightly. Most recently, NFHS Network was updated on September 24, 2026 and Athletic.APP on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NFHS Network or Athletic.APP?

NFHS Network currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Athletic.APP at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*