# NCHC.tv vs Hambone Fantasy

The clearest difference is rating: Hambone Fantasy at 5.0 against NCHC.tv's 1.7. Hambone Fantasy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NCHC.tv's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NCHC.tv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month. Hambone Fantasy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hambone Fantasy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCHC.tv has 110 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NCHC.tv ships an update monthly, Hambone Fantasy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NCHC.tv | Hambone Fantasy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nchctv/id1156548112/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hambone-fantasy/id6804015143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [National Collegiate Hockey Conference](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156548111) | [Mellor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804015145) |

## What reviewers say

### NCHC.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nchctv/id1156548112)

Stream live NCAA Division I men's ice hockey games and on-demand video content from all eight member schools. Stay updated with conference standings, social feeds, and feature stories to remain connected to college hockey.

**Highlights:** Live game streaming, On-demand video content, Conference standings, Social feeds, Feature stories

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $34.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sport content
- 👍 Works on phone
- 👍 Streaming great on some devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Live stream lag/delay
- 🐛 Poor video quality
- 🐛 App won't load/open
- 🐛 Casting issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Live games delayed significantly
- Video feed is laggy or frozen
- App does not load or open
- Casting to TVs is unreliable or not working

**Requested features**

- Add live activities feature
- Better camera angles for goals/penalties
- Improved calendar/schedule layout
- Include player interviews/pressers
- Replace AI morning skate with human host


### Hambone Fantasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hambone-fantasy/id6804015143)

Engage in a free weekly pick'em and fantasy football game designed for friend groups. Compete for bragging rights with seven strategic picks each week, including game winners, closest margins, and player performance predictions.

**Highlights:** Weekly pick'em challenges, Fantasy football player scoring, Private leagues with invites, Live scoring and official results, Cosmetic in-app currency for customization, Guest mode for trying features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NCHC.tv free?

NCHC.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hambone Fantasy free?

Hambone Fantasy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NCHC.tv or Hambone Fantasy?

Hambone Fantasy is rated higher. NCHC.tv averages 1.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Hambone Fantasy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NCHC.tv or Hambone Fantasy have ads?

Neither NCHC.tv nor Hambone Fantasy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NCHC.tv or Hambone Fantasy?

NCHC.tv ships an update monthly, and Hambone Fantasy weekly. Most recently, NCHC.tv was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hambone Fantasy on November 6, 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.*