Sci vs The Local Barn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sci
Connect to your Sci-Fi Board paintball marker via Bluetooth to adjust settings and view performance statistics directly from your iOS device. Monitor your marker's data and customize its functions remotely.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Marker settings adjustment
- Statistical data viewing
- iOS device integration
- Remote marker control
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This app lets you connect to the Sci-Fi Board via bluetooth. Connect to your marker, change the marker settings, and see statistical data from your iOS device.
The Local Barn
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The Local Barn is the community hub for hockey players and ice skaters. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or you've been skating for years, The Local Barn helps you find rinks, check conditions, discover events, and connect with players in your area. FIND RINKS NEAR YOU • Search thousands of rinks across the US and Canada on an interactive map • Filter by roller/ice, indoor/outdoor, public/private, and amenities • View rink details including addresses, hours, and photos • Get directions to any rink with one tap • Favorite rinks to get notified about schedule and ice updates REAL-TIME ICE CONDITIONS • Check crowd-sourced ice reports before you drive to the rink • See condition ratings, sub-status details, and when reports were filed • Submit your own ice reports to help the community SCHEDULES & EVENTS • Browse detailed rink schedules — drop-in hockey, stick & puck, open skate, leagues, and more • Get push notifications for upcoming events at your favorited rinks • Filter by event type to find exactly what you're looking for FREE AGENCY • List yourself as a free agent so teams and players can find you • Browse other free agents by position, skill level, and availability • Post bench openings when your team needs a sub • Connect via your preferred contact method COMMUNITY FEATURES • Review and rate rinks you've visited • Earn badges for contributions like filing ice reports • Refer friends and earn referral rewards MANAGER DASHBOARD • Rink managers can claim and manage their rink listings • Update schedules, respond to reviews, and track analytics • Get notified when new reviews or favorites come in The Local Barn is free to use. Create an account to unlock all features including ice reporting, free agency, favorites, notifications, and more. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at admin@local-barn.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sci at 13.0 against The Local Barn's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sci ships an update monthly, The Local Barn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sci | The Local Barn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon McMahan | Bryan Wendt |
In-app purchases
Sci
No in-app purchases
The Local Barn
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sci free?
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Do Sci or The Local Barn have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sci or The Local Barn?
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