# NFHS Network vs Pierce County Bears

The clearest difference is rating: Pierce County Bears at 5.0 against NFHS Network's 4.3. Pierce County Bears also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). NFHS Network's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 2) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Pierce County Bears asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pierce County Bears holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFHS Network has 21K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, Pierce County Bears every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFHS Network | Pierce County Bears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pierce-county-bears/id6447755584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFHS Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/692917410) | [Pierce County Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682453495) |

## What reviewers say

### NFHS Network

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Sports, #76 Top Free · 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


### Pierce County Bears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pierce-county-bears/id6447755584)

Stay updated with Pierce County (GA) Bears Athletics. Get game schedules, event directions, and important announcements. Access exclusive content and receive push notifications for schedule changes.

**Highlights:** Game schedules, Event directions, Push notifications, Accomplishments, Bears D.E.N. access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFHS Network free?

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

### Is Pierce County Bears free?

Pierce County Bears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFHS Network or Pierce County Bears?

Pierce County Bears is rated higher. NFHS Network averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Pierce County Bears averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NFHS Network or Pierce County Bears have ads?

NFHS Network shows ads; Pierce County Bears does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFHS Network or Pierce County Bears?

NFHS Network ships an update weekly, and Pierce County Bears every 6 days. Most recently, NFHS Network was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pierce County Bears on October 13, 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.*