# Goal Horn Hub Lite vs Ref Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Ref Buddy at 5.0 against Goal Horn Hub Lite's 3.8. Ref Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Goal Horn Hub Lite's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ref Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goal Horn Hub Lite has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Goal Horn Hub Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ref Buddy's.

Goal Horn Hub Lite ships an update monthly, Ref Buddy every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goal Horn Hub Lite | Ref Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-horn-hub-lite/id1544206460/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-buddy/id6444165901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carson Lougheed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538079395) | [Jonah Duckworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652762693) |

## What reviewers say

### Goal Horn Hub Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-horn-hub-lite/id1544206460)

Experience the thrill of NHL™ hockey by playing authentic goal horn sounds from all 32 teams. Control the blasts and even play two horns simultaneously. Become your own goal horn operator and DJ with this soundboard app.

**Highlights:** Authentic NHL team goal horns, Control horn blasts by holding button, Play two goal horns simultaneously, Sound effects for after goals, Lite version with ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate goal horn simulation
- 🎉 Great for hockey fans
- 💡 Ability to play multiple horns at once
- 🔊 Horns sound like the real thing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or crashes after watching ads
- 🔍 Missing some team horns
- 🔇 Issues with sound effects and goal songs not working
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Tampa Bay and St. Louis horns are switched
- Certain horns and sound effects not working properly
- App overheating issues on some devices
- Glitches when trying to upload custom goal songs

**Requested features**

- Add goal songs
- Include horns from other hockey leagues (AHL, ECHL, etc.)
- Improve Toronto and Colorado horns
- Add Utah Mammoth horn


### Ref Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-buddy/id6444165901)

This app helps sports officials manage their game assignments and track statistics. Assignors can easily schedule officials, while officials can view their upcoming games, accept or decline assignments, and access game details. It also features dedicated game chat and notifications for updates.

**Highlights:** Stat tracking, Game assignment scheduling, Accept/decline assignments, View assigned games, Game chat, Notifications for updates, Dark day setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goal Horn Hub Lite free?

Goal Horn Hub Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ref Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goal Horn Hub Lite or Ref Buddy?

Ref Buddy is rated higher. Goal Horn Hub Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Ref Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Goal Horn Hub Lite or Ref Buddy have ads?

Goal Horn Hub Lite shows ads; Ref Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Goal Horn Hub Lite or Ref Buddy?

Goal Horn Hub Lite ships an update monthly, and Ref Buddy every 2 days. Most recently, Goal Horn Hub Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ref Buddy on November 3, 2026.

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