# LiveBarn vs CoachSMART

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoachSMART at 100% against LiveBarn's 15%. CoachSMART also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). LiveBarn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (593 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoachSMART sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. LiveBarn asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoachSMART holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveBarn has 593 ratings behind it against 4, 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 CoachSMART's.

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, CoachSMART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveBarn | CoachSMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachsmart-lit/id6767059759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **593** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) | [GOLD Sports Training LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896363075) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveBarn

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### CoachSMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachsmart-lit/id6767059759)

This platform connects coaches, athletes, and families to manage training, track progress, and improve performance. It offers tools for scheduling, goal setting, wellness monitoring, and communication, all in one app.

**Highlights:** Team scheduling and calendar sharing, Daily and long-term goal tracking, Athlete wellness and mood monitoring, Real-time messaging, Media library for training resources, Progress visualization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoachSMART Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| CoachSMART Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Is CoachSMART free?

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

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

CoachSMART is rated higher. LiveBarn averages 2.7 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while CoachSMART averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LiveBarn or CoachSMART have ads?

Neither LiveBarn nor CoachSMART shows ads.

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

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, and CoachSMART every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveBarn was updated on October 24, 2026 and CoachSMART on October 18, 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.*