# HighSchoolOT vs Varsity Aces

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HighSchoolOT at none against Varsity Aces's 2. HighSchoolOT also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Varsity Aces's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 66). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Varsity Aces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HighSchoolOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HighSchoolOT against 4.6 for Varsity Aces. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Aces has 1.1K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of HighSchoolOT's written reviews are positive against 72% of Varsity Aces's.

HighSchoolOT ships an update every 3 weeks, Varsity Aces monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HighSchoolOT | Varsity Aces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highschoolot/id571988619/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-aces/id1275200758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Capitol Broadcasting Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/546058262) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### HighSchoolOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highschoolot/id571988619)

Get comprehensive, statewide coverage of North Carolina high school sports. Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, scores, recruiting updates, and engage in fan forums. An optional insider subscription offers exclusive content and direct staff access.

**Highlights:** Statewide high school sports coverage, Minute-by-minute updates, Breaking news and in-depth reporting, Scores and recruiting updates, Fan forums, Exclusive insider content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Varsity Aces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-aces/id1275200758)

Access comprehensive North Jersey high school sports coverage, including breaking news, schedules, scores, rankings, photos, and videos. Features a live football scoreboard and content from The Record and NorthJersey.com.

**Highlights:** Breaking news, Schedules and scores, Rankings, Photos and videos, Live football scoreboard, North Jersey sports coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Varsity Aces | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for sports fans
- 👍 Excellent source for high school sports
- 👍 Awesome coverage of NJ sports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues on iPhone Xs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding desired content
- 💰 Paid access to articles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone Xs
- Frequent log-outs

**Requested features**

- Upcoming game schedules
- More comprehensive high school sports coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HighSchoolOT free?

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

### Is Varsity Aces free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HighSchoolOT or Varsity Aces?

HighSchoolOT is rated higher. HighSchoolOT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Varsity Aces averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do HighSchoolOT or Varsity Aces have ads?

Both HighSchoolOT and Varsity Aces show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HighSchoolOT or Varsity Aces?

HighSchoolOT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Varsity Aces monthly. Most recently, HighSchoolOT was updated on October 23, 2026 and Varsity Aces on October 24, 2026.

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