# LiveBarn vs Babs Hockey

The clearest difference is rating: Babs Hockey at 5.0 against LiveBarn's 2.7. Babs Hockey also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). LiveBarn's advantage is ratings volume (620 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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.

Babs Hockey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveBarn has 620 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, Babs Hockey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveBarn | Babs Hockey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) | [Zachary Gutterman](https://appshunter.io/developer/764761765) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveBarn

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

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


### Babs Hockey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308)

This official league app allows adult hockey players to manage their game participation, track personal statistics, and stay updated on league news. Players can view rosters, results, and subscribe to their game calendar, while also monitoring season and lifetime stats, achievements, and leaderboards. It facilitates communication with league managers and offers optional integration with fitness trackers.

**Highlights:** Join game queues, View rosters and results, Personal game calendar subscription, Track season and lifetime stats, View achievements and awards, League leaderboards, Push notifications for updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Is Babs Hockey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveBarn or Babs Hockey?

Babs Hockey is rated higher. LiveBarn averages 2.7 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Babs Hockey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do LiveBarn or Babs Hockey have ads?

Neither LiveBarn nor Babs Hockey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveBarn or Babs Hockey?

LiveBarn ships an update monthly, and Babs Hockey every 4 days. Most recently, LiveBarn was updated on November 11, 2026 and Babs Hockey on November 5, 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.*