# LiveBarn vs Crossbar Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crossbar Mobile at 60% against LiveBarn's 14%. Crossbar Mobile also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Crossbar Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossbar Mobile has 32K ratings behind it against 606, 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 60% of Crossbar Mobile's.

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, Crossbar Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveBarn | Crossbar Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 606 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | #182 |
| Size | 28 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) | [Crossbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503178319) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveBarn

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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


### Crossbar Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize youth sports activities with a unified family calendar, team communication tools, and easy access to rosters and staff information. Stay connected with coaches and parents for seamless event management.

**Highlights:** Family calendar for all events, Team staff contact information, In-app team chat, Team roster access, Event and practice scheduling

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app for sports team management
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Organized schedules
- 👍 Clear and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful communication and roster management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues with calendar
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working or disappearing
- Inability to update dates from mobile app
- Chat messages not posting or disappearing
- Inability to edit chat messages
- Sync issues with calendar

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark players as 'maybe' for events
- Add players-only and parents-only chat options
- Add option to view just games or just practices
- Add ability to see game scores
- Add ability to enter reasons for missing events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Is Crossbar Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveBarn or Crossbar Mobile?

Crossbar Mobile is rated higher. LiveBarn averages 2.7 out of 5 from 606 ratings, while Crossbar Mobile averages 4.9 from 32K ratings.

### Do LiveBarn or Crossbar Mobile have ads?

Neither LiveBarn nor Crossbar Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveBarn or Crossbar Mobile?

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, and Crossbar Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiveBarn was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crossbar Mobile on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LiveBarn or Crossbar Mobile?

LiveBarn currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Crossbar Mobile at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*