# LiveBarn vs SportNinja

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SportNinja at 75% against LiveBarn's 14%. SportNinja also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). LiveBarn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (611 vs 38). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SportNinja holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveBarn has 611 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of LiveBarn's written reviews are positive against 75% of SportNinja's.

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, SportNinja fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveBarn | SportNinja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) | **[3.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportninja/id1436064312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) | [SportNinja Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436064311) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveBarn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live and on-demand amateur and youth sporting events from thousands of locations. Easily share highlights, track player performance, and stay connected to the action from anywhere. Requires a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand streaming, Thousands of playing surfaces, Highlight sharing (text, email, social), Automated tracking and panoramic view, Venue locator, Performance analysis for coaches

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game feed
- 👍 Wonderful service
- 👍 Multiple camera views
- 👍 Excellent option for remote viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable service
- 🔍 Poor video quality
- 🔍 Lacking features and functionality
- 💰 Overpriced for the service provided

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent freezing and buffering issues
- Camera feeds not working or unavailable
- Playback controls and scrubbing not functioning properly
- Connectivity and login problems

**Requested features**

- Improve video quality and reliability
- Add more camera angles and views
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Offer more affordable pricing options


### SportNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportninja/id1436064312)

This app offers real-time digital scoring and live streaming for sports, providing instant updates to participants and fans. It also includes comprehensive league and team management tools for organizers and administrators.

**Highlights:** Real-time digital scoring, Live sports streaming, League management, Team management, Live updates for participants and followers, Web and mobile platform integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for league management
- 💡 Great for tracking stats and scoring
- ✨ Live streaming and team scoring features
- 🤝 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Terrible and confusing interface/layout
- ⚠️ Difficulty navigating with multiple teams
- 🗑️ Wasted space and tiny game windows
- 🔄 Need to refollow teams annually

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Login/sign-up issues
- Home page displays irrelevant information
- App locks up when asking for notifications
- Stuck on logo screen

**Requested features**

- Simpler event and practice placement
- Option to skip visiting team roster
- Practice-specific entry type
- Ability to set lines for games
- Create small group chats within teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Is SportNinja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveBarn or SportNinja?

SportNinja is rated higher. LiveBarn averages 2.7 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while SportNinja averages 3.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do LiveBarn or SportNinja have ads?

SportNinja shows ads; LiveBarn does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveBarn or SportNinja?

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, and SportNinja fortnightly. Most recently, LiveBarn was updated on November 2, 2026 and SportNinja on November 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.*