# AHL vs Lineup Manager+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lineup Manager+ at 100% against AHL's 15%. Lineup Manager+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). AHL's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (194 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AHL is free to download; Lineup Manager+ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lineup Manager+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHL has 194 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of AHL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lineup Manager+'s.

AHL ships an update every 4 months, Lineup Manager+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AHL | Lineup Manager+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahl/id487503891/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-manager-plus/id6756772113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Hockey League Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446757681) | [Robert Morse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862700841) |

## What reviewers say

### AHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahl/id487503891)

Follow the American Hockey League with real-time scores, game summaries, and player statistics. Stream live and on-demand games directly within the app. Access past scores, future schedules, and team standings.

**Highlights:** Real-time scoring data, Complete box scores, Up-to-the-minute player stats, AHLTV streaming, Past scores and future schedules, League standings, Player and goalie statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive app for following AHL
- 🚀 Decent performance when it works
- 💡 Ability to watch games live and on-demand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Outdated and clunky user interface
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of optimization for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between tabs

**Requested features**

- Allow following multiple favorite teams
- Add option to hide scores for on-demand viewing
- Implement landscape mode support
- Improve navigation and back button functionality
- Provide better customization options (e.g., team logos)


### Lineup Manager+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-manager-plus/id6756772113)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Easily create and manage baseball and softball team lineups with inning-by-inning adjustments and player-specific walkup music. Share professional-looking lineup cards and track game details seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Inning-by-inning lineup creation, Drag-and-drop player positioning, Universal player roster management, Customizable walkup songs via Apple Music, Lineup card sharing, Game tracking and calendar sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AHL free?

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

### Is Lineup Manager+ free?

Lineup Manager+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AHL or Lineup Manager+?

Lineup Manager+ is rated higher. AHL averages 2.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Lineup Manager+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AHL or Lineup Manager+ have ads?

Neither AHL nor Lineup Manager+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AHL or Lineup Manager+?

AHL ships an update every 4 months, and Lineup Manager+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, AHL was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lineup Manager+ on October 1, 2026.

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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.*