# USFA vs sidelineHD

The clearest difference is rating: USFA at 4.8 against sidelineHD's 4.0. USFA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). sidelineHD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 30%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. USFA asks for nothing beyond the download.

USFA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFA has 2.8K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of USFA's written reviews are positive against 53% of sidelineHD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

USFA ships an update every 32 months, sidelineHD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USFA | sidelineHD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762/reviews)** | [4.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelinehd/id6469359134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SincSports.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/496116826) | [Diamond Kinetics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/937803817) |

## What reviewers say

### USFA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfa/id1241434762)

Access event schedules, standings, game scores, and real-time notifications. Directors and scorekeepers can easily update scores to keep participants informed. Track your teams and get instant score updates.

**Highlights:** Event schedules, Standings and brackets, Real-time game scores, Push notifications, Interactive maps, Score entry for directors

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate information
- 🏆 Great for tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated app with bugs
- 💤 Lack of updates
- 🌙 Not dark mode compatible
- 🔍 Poor UI/UX design
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Freezing issues
- Blank/invisible text
- Lack of refresh/update functionality

**Requested features**

- Updated bracket schedule
- Dark mode support
- Improved team/tournament details display


### sidelineHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelinehd/id6469359134)

Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

**Highlights:** Seamless live streaming to Facebook/YouTube, Automated player highlight generation, Easy-to-use scoreboard controller, In-game highlight text alerts, Player profile management and sharing, Sponsor logo integration, Flexible camera support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pro for Teams Access | $199.00 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $199.99 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $249.99 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USFA free?

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

### Is sidelineHD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, USFA or sidelineHD?

USFA is rated higher. USFA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while sidelineHD averages 4.0 from 81 ratings.

### Do USFA or sidelineHD have ads?

sidelineHD shows ads; USFA does not.

### Which is updated more often, USFA or sidelineHD?

USFA ships an update every 32 months, and sidelineHD every 2 weeks. Most recently, USFA was updated on September 25, 2026 and sidelineHD on September 21, 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.*