# Pro Hockey Live vs PointRef

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PointRef at none against Pro Hockey Live's 2. PointRef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Pro Hockey Live's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Hockey Live sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PointRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

PointRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Hockey Live has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pro Hockey Live ships an update every 4 months, PointRef daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Hockey Live | PointRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-hockey-live/id1195431925/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointref/id6755622819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brady Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488536508) | [Heslil Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844582720) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Hockey Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-hockey-live/id1195431925)

Stay updated with real-time scores, schedules, and standings for all your favorite hockey teams. This app provides live updates and allows you to follow specific teams for an all-in-one hockey radio experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live scores and alerts, Real-time standings and stats, Favorite team customization, Intuitive interface, Hockey radio broadcasts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Follow Unlimited Teams | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Loves everything about it
- 👍 Great app for NHL
- 👍 Reliable hockey radio app
- 👍 Clear reception, no interruptions
- 👍 Access to all games in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads reappear after reinstallation
- 🐛 Some radio stations don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased ad removal resets on reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Expand to show all team rosters
- Bring back Pro football radio app


### PointRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointref/id6755622819)

Record, analyze, and improve your pickleball game by capturing matches courtside. Review your technique, create highlight clips, and share them with others. This app helps both casual and competitive players track progress and elevate their skills.

**Highlights:** Record matches courtside, Cloud backup for sessions, Playback and technique review, Create and share highlight clips, Track player progress

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Hockey Live free?

Pro Hockey Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PointRef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pro Hockey Live or PointRef?

PointRef is rated higher. Pro Hockey Live averages 4.7 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while PointRef averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pro Hockey Live or PointRef have ads?

Pro Hockey Live shows ads; PointRef does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Hockey Live or PointRef?

Pro Hockey Live ships an update every 4 months, and PointRef daily. Most recently, Pro Hockey Live was updated on October 24, 2026 and PointRef on October 2, 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.*