# LiveBarn vs Hone Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hone Golf at 100% against LiveBarn's 15%. Hone Golf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6). LiveBarn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (569 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hone Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LiveBarn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hone Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveBarn has 569 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of LiveBarn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hone Golf's.

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, Hone Golf every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveBarn | Hone Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hone-golf/id1587475558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) | [Hone Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587475560) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveBarn

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Hone Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hone-golf/id1587475558)

This app simplifies golf group coordination, helping you schedule rounds, connect with players, and minimize cancellations. It integrates with your calendars to find optimal tee times and build a stronger golf community.

**Highlights:** Organize golf rounds, Connect with golfers, Minimize cancellations, Calendar integration for scheduling, Streamline group coordination, Find optimal tee times

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member | $2.99 | per month |
| Member (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Member (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Is Hone Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveBarn or Hone Golf?

Hone Golf is rated higher. LiveBarn averages 2.6 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Hone Golf averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do LiveBarn or Hone Golf have ads?

Neither LiveBarn nor Hone Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveBarn or Hone Golf?

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, and Hone Golf every 5 weeks. Most recently, LiveBarn was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hone Golf on October 7, 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.*