# BLUEHOSE vs Varsity Network

The clearest difference is rating: BLUEHOSE at 4.9 against Varsity Network's 2.9. BLUEHOSE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Varsity Network's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (512 vs 17). On price, 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.

BLUEHOSE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Network has 512 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BLUEHOSE ships an update every 34 months, Varsity Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLUEHOSE | Varsity Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluehose/id1437592085/reviews)** | [2.9 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 127 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Presbyterian College Athletics](https://appshunter.io/developer/559898861) | [Learfield Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551780794) |

## What reviewers say

### BLUEHOSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluehose/id1437592085)

Stay informed about Presbyterian College's intramural sports and recreation programs. Access schedules, check into games using QR codes, and get updates on fitness activities.

**Highlights:** IM Sports schedules, Fitness schedules, QR code check-ins, Program updates, Recreation news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Varsity Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand audio broadcasts for college sports teams. Enjoy official team channels, exclusive content, and real-time streaming for games and podcasts. Experience the excitement of college sports audio anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast audio library of live broadcasts, shows, and podcasts, Official team audio channels, Live audio streaming, On-demand listening for past content, Exclusive original content, NCAA Postseason event coverage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for college sports fans
- 🔥 Unlimited college sports broadcasts
- 🎉 Free service with no subscription fee
- 🔊 High-quality audio production
- 📡 Ability to listen to local radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Inability to get past advertisement screen
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing favorite teams
- 🔁 Issues with audio skipping and repeating
- 📵 App not working when screen is locked

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Freezing on advertisement screen
- Audio issues like skipping, repeating, and distortion
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and OS versions
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add favorites/bookmarks to easily access preferred teams
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide more control over audio playback (pause, rewind, etc.)
- Optimize performance and reduce issues with advertisements
- Add support for background audio playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLUEHOSE free?

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

### Is Varsity Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BLUEHOSE or Varsity Network?

BLUEHOSE is rated higher. BLUEHOSE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Varsity Network averages 2.9 from 512 ratings.

### Do BLUEHOSE or Varsity Network have ads?

Varsity Network shows ads; BLUEHOSE does not.

### Which is updated more often, BLUEHOSE or Varsity Network?

BLUEHOSE ships an update every 34 months, and Varsity Network every 2 months. Most recently, BLUEHOSE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Varsity Network on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*