# Hudl vs NFHS Network

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hudl at ad-supported against NFHS Network's subscription. Hudl also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). NFHS Network's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hudl sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and NFHS Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hudl against 4.3 for NFHS Network. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Hudl's written reviews are positive against 6% of NFHS Network's.

Hudl ships an update every 2 days, NFHS Network weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hudl | NFHS Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudl/id412223222/reviews) | [4.3 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #24 |
| Size | 177 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412223225) | [NFHS Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/692917410) |

## What reviewers say

### Hudl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudl/id412223222)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Sports, #45 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app empowers sports teams to improve performance through video analysis. It allows users to upload, capture, and study game or practice footage, with features for breakdown, stat tracking, and highlight sharing.

**Highlights:** Study uploaded video, Capture new video, Analyze game and practice footage, Breakdown data and notes, Stat a game live, Share highlights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.29 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.79 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $0.79 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $0.89 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $0.89 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $7.19 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $7.19 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $8.59 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $10.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $11.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $11.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $14.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $14.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $17.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $17.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $21.49 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $21.49 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $25.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $25.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $28.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $35.90 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $79.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $79.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $79.90 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $107.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $389.00 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $390.00 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $394.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $394.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $399.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $399.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Event Access | $400.00 | one-time |
| Single Event Access | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for sports performance
- 🚀 Helpful for learning playbooks and reviewing game film
- 💡 Allows communication with coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🔒 Login and sign-up issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🎥 Video quality and playback issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Video playback issues and sync problems
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Unexpected language changes (e.g. French, Japanese)

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit and delete messages
- Improve video editing and highlight creation tools
- Integrate playbook and play diagramming features
- Enhance mobile experience to match desktop functionality


### NFHS Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfhs-network/id1116186798)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Sports, #77 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live high school sports events from across the United States. Follow your favorite schools and receive notifications for upcoming games. Watch both regular season and postseason competitions in over 30 different sports.

**Highlights:** Stream live high school sports, Follow favorite high schools, Notifications for games, Watch regular season games, Watch playoff and championship games, Coverage of 30+ sports, Coverage of 44+ state associations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good content
- 🚀 Able to watch games remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming
- 🐛 Poor camera work
- 🐛 Incorrect scoreboard and timing
- 🐛 Terrible customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Streams frequently cut off or freeze
- Incorrect game information displayed
- Inability to cancel subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Improve camera and video quality
- Provide better scoreboard and timing information
- Enhance customer support
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hudl free?

Hudl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFHS Network free?

NFHS Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hudl or NFHS Network?

Hudl and NFHS Network are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16K and 18K ratings respectively.

### Do Hudl or NFHS Network have ads?

Both Hudl and NFHS Network show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hudl or NFHS Network?

Hudl ships an update every 2 days, and NFHS Network weekly. Most recently, Hudl was updated on October 17, 2026 and NFHS Network on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hudl or NFHS Network?

Hudl currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and NFHS Network at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*