HNIB vs BlackBear TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HNIB
Stay updated with real-time sports scores, game schedules, breaking news, and tournament standings. Get all the essential sports information you need, powered by advanced sports technology.
- Latest scores and schedules
- Breaking sports news
- Tournament leaderboards
- Real-time updates
- Powered by Axe Sports Technology
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Keep up with the latest scores, schedules, news and tournament leaders right from the all-new HNIB app! Powered by Axe Sports Technology.
BlackBear TV
Stream live and on-demand youth and scholastic hockey games from premier facilities across the United States. Access a central hub for games, leagues, and events, with advanced search and personalized content discovery.
- Live and upcoming game streaming
- On-demand content library
- Centralized home screen for games and events
- Advanced search and customization
- Favorites feature for preferred content
- Intuitive video player controls
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Welcome to Black Bear TV, the official streaming network of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. Starting September 16, 2024, experience seamless streaming of youth and scholastic hockey games from 38 premier Black Bear facilities across the United States. Black Bear TV is the official streaming network of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc., a privately held company formed by Murry Gunty and Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC in 2015 that seeks investments in sports and entertainment facilities, teams, and youth sports events. Black Bear TV services all of the Black Bear facilities across the United States in addition to certain non-Black Bear facilities. Black Bear TV uses industry-leading cutting-edge cameras and has fully integrated video production, breakdown, and analytics capability. Key Features: Home Screen: Quick access to games, leagues, rinks, and events in one central hub. Live and Upcoming: Stream live games and get notifications for upcoming matches. On-Demand Content: Browse and watch past games easily on-demand. Search and Customization: Use advanced search and admin tools for personalized discovery. Navigation: Smooth interface for effortless browsing between app sections. Login and Video Player Controls: Secure login with intuitive video controls like play/pause and rewind. Favorites Feature: Mark favorites to prioritize and highlight preferred content. Overall App Experience: User-focused design with versatile functionality for an engaging experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HNIB at 100% against BlackBear TV's 7%. HNIB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HNIB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HNIB's written reviews are positive against 7% of BlackBear TV's.
HNIB ships an update every 2 days, BlackBear TV monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | HNIB | BlackBear TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better | 1.2 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 7.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Addesa | Visaic Inc. |
Customer experience
HNIB
BlackBear TV
Bugs and requests
HNIB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BlackBear TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when switching between landscape and portrait modes
- Significant lag between live game and stream
- No audio in mobile app
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add panoramic and zoom capabilities
- Improve video playback controls and ability to download clips
- Optimize app for iPad and TV viewing
- Provide access to all rink activities, not just select games
In-app purchases
HNIB
No in-app purchases
BlackBear TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HNIB free?
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