# HockeyTracker vs Butterfly Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Butterfly Challenge at none against HockeyTracker's 2. Butterfly Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). HockeyTracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 63 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 51). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HockeyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Butterfly Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HockeyTracker against 4.6 for Butterfly Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HockeyTracker has 1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of HockeyTracker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Butterfly Challenge's.

HockeyTracker ships an update fortnightly, Butterfly Challenge every 63 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HockeyTracker | Butterfly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeytracker/id1297971760/reviews)** | [4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterfly-challenge/id1429201714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 63 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyndArc, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/979588062) | [implicitli, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131851058) |

## What reviewers say

### HockeyTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeytracker/id1297971760)

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a powerful hockey performance tracker. It records and analyzes a wide range of metrics during games and training sessions, providing detailed insights into your fitness and progress. Share your achievements and optimize your performance with advanced data analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift detection, Live in-game stat tracking, Comprehensive performance metrics (speed, heart rate, calories), Historical data graphs, Shift timer with haptic alerts, Workout recording without a phone, Data sharing capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass (1st week free) | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass (1st week free) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Tracks a lot of useful hockey-specific data
- 🚀 Provides in-depth analytics and insights
- 💡 Motivates players to improve performance
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate speed and distance tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent data sync and recording issues
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases
- Incorrect calorie and fitness level calculations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/delete recorded sessions
- Improve data visualization with charts and graphs
- Integrate with other fitness apps like Strava
- Support for Garmin and other non-Apple watches
- Add Russian language support


### Butterfly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterfly-challenge/id1429201714)

This program offers a 14-day challenge designed to improve goalie flexibility with daily 10-minute sessions. It focuses on four key pillars of flexibility, providing a structured approach to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

**Highlights:** 14-day structured program, Daily 10-minute sessions, Focus on 4 pillars of flexibility, Goalie-specific drills, Video tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HockeyTracker free?

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

### Is Butterfly Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HockeyTracker or Butterfly Challenge?

HockeyTracker is rated higher. HockeyTracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Butterfly Challenge averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do HockeyTracker or Butterfly Challenge have ads?

Neither HockeyTracker nor Butterfly Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HockeyTracker or Butterfly Challenge?

HockeyTracker ships an update fortnightly, and Butterfly Challenge every 63 months. Most recently, HockeyTracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Butterfly Challenge on October 24, 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.*