# Bengals Time vs Panthers Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Bengals Time at 5.0 against Panthers Plus's 4.5. Bengals Time also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Panthers Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (662 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panthers Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. Bengals Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bengals Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panthers Plus has 662 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bengals Time ships an update every 2 months, Panthers Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bengals Time | Panthers Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengals-time/id6468648619/reviews)** | [4.5 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panthers-plus/id6670251265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **662** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 34 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BigBlue Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/552776431) | [Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/786261018) |

## What reviewers say

### Bengals Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengals-time/id6468648619)

Stay updated on Cincinnati Bengals game times with live countdowns and push notifications. Integrates with your calendar and provides final scores. Never miss a kickoff again.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for events, Live countdown to game time, Event calendar integration, Final scores and results, Customizable alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Panthers Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panthers-plus/id6670251265)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live and on-demand local broadcasts of the 2024 Stanley Cup champions. Access exclusive team highlights, entertainment shows, and bonus content. Requires a subscription and must be within the Florida Panthers TV territory.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of local broadcasts, On-demand viewing, Team highlights, Recurring entertainment shows, Bonus content

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season Pass | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Works well on Apple TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
- 🔍 Location restrictions and blackouts
- 📺 Missing key features like pause, rewind, and replay
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and app crashes
- 📉 Poor video quality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and lost access
- Audio playback issues when switching apps
- Closed captions automatically turning on

**Requested features**

- Add pause, rewind, and replay functionality
- Improve location flexibility and remove blackouts
- Enhance video quality and streaming reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bengals Time free?

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

### Is Panthers Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bengals Time or Panthers Plus?

Bengals Time is rated higher. Bengals Time averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Panthers Plus averages 4.5 from 662 ratings.

### Do Bengals Time or Panthers Plus have ads?

Bengals Time shows ads; Panthers Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bengals Time or Panthers Plus?

Bengals Time ships an update every 2 months, and Panthers Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bengals Time was updated on September 9, 2026 and Panthers Plus on September 24, 2026.

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