Comparison

sidelineHD vs AthletesGoLive V2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

sidelineHD

Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

Highlights
  • Seamless live streaming to Facebook/YouTube
  • Automated player highlight generation
  • Easy-to-use scoreboard controller
  • In-game highlight text alerts
  • Player profile management and sharing
  • Sponsor logo integration
  • Flexible camera support
Features
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Elevate Your Sports Streaming with sidelineHD! Stream your games like a pro by broadcasting directly to your team’s Facebook and YouTube pages, making it easy for friends and family (even grandparents!!) to watch without needing extra apps. SidelineHD’s easy-to-use scoring system automatically generates player highlights throughout the game, so you never miss a moment. You can also add sponsor logos to help raise funds and give your stream a polished, professional look. With sidelineHD, flexibility is key. Whether you use our all-in-one app or integrate with Mevo, GoPro, or other RTMP-compatible devices, you have full control over your setup. Parents can manage their child’s player profile by pinning, downloading, and sharing game clips, or linking recruiting platforms to showcase their athlete’s talent. Key Features: - Seamless Live Streaming: Free to stream and free to watch directly on Facebook and YouTube—no extra apps required, making it easy for family and friends to watch. - Crisp Video Quality: Enjoy high-quality video with HEVC low bandwidth options for smooth streams, even with limited internet. - Easy-to-Use Scoreboard Controller: With sidelineSCORE, update the score on Facebook and YouTube while generating real-time highlights. Anyone on the team can keep score via a sharable link. For baseball and softball, sidelineHD integrates with iScore for complete stat tracking and streaming. - In-Game Highlight Texts: Get real-time player highlights and game start alerts sent to you and up to 5 additional phone numbers.* - Scoreboards and Highlight Clips For: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Water Polo. - Player Profile Management: Pin, download, and share game clips, or link recruiting platforms to showcase your athlete* - SportsRecruits Integration: Seamlessly send game highlights to SportsRecruits to showcase your player’s talent to college coaches. - Sponsor Integration: Add sponsor logos to your streams to raise funds while maintaining a professional look. - Flexible Camera Support: Stream using sidelineHD’s app or connect with Mevo, GoPro, and other RTMP-compatible devices for a custom setup. - Share with Ease: Share live streams and highlights via social media or direct links. * feature available with Pro Access for baseball and softball ▶ LEGAL ◀ End User License Agreement - https://sidelinehd.com/eula

About

AthletesGoLive V2

Stream live youth and amateur sports events with integrated scoring and real-time statistics. Capture plays, generate shareable highlights, and manage team information. Designed for coaches, athletes, parents, and fans to enhance the sports experience.

Highlights
  • Live streaming with scoreboard overlays
  • In-game scoring
  • Automatic team & player stats
  • Shareable highlights & clips
  • Team hubs for rosters & schedules
  • Game notifications
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AthletesGoLive is the all‑in‑one app for live streaming, scoring, and tracking youth and amateur sports. Go live from the field, keep an official scoreboard, and capture every play with real‑time stats, clips, and shareable highlights. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or fan, AGL makes every rep count. • Live streaming with scoreboard overlays • Tap‑based in‑game scoring (pitch‑by‑pitch / play‑by‑play) • Automatic team & player stats, box scores, and game recaps • Highlights & clips you can share instantly • Team hubs for rosters, schedules, and results • Notifications for game start, score changes, and final • Designed for baseball & softball programs of all levels AthletesGoLive Subscriptions The app is free to sign up for, but advanced features require a Fan or Athlete subscription. The Athlete+ monthly subscription is $14.99 and yearly $119.99, or Fan+ is a monthly subscription of $9.99 and yearly $79.99 auto-renewal options when required. Monthly Subscriptions Time Period: 30 (thirty) calendar days Price of Subscriptions: $9.99 for Fan+ Account and $14.99 for Athlete+ Account Yearly Subscriptions Time Period: 1 (one) calendar year Price of Subscriptions: $79.99 for Fan+ Account and $119.99 for Athlete+ Account Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours in advance. Terms of Use: https://www.athletesgolive.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.athletesgolive.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

sidelineHD4 screens
AthletesGoLive V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: sidelineHD at 54% against AthletesGoLive V2's 7%. sidelineHD also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2). AthletesGoLive V2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AthletesGoLive V2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

sidelineHD holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of sidelineHD's written reviews are positive against 7% of AthletesGoLive V2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, AthletesGoLive V2 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
sidelineHD versus AthletesGoLive V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersidelineHDAthletesGoLive V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (81 ratings) — better2.2 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiamond Kinetics, Inc.AthletesGoLive, Inc.

Customer experience

sidelineHD

All ratings81 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.0%

AthletesGoLive V2

All ratings41 ratings
Positive29.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative91.3%

Bugs and requests

sidelineHD

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App is slow and keeps loading
  • YouTube streaming stopped working
  • App doesn't even work
  • App is timing out and not loading
  • Download window no longer pops up
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  • Game time clock does not appear on the scoreboard for hockey
  • Can't sign in after new update
  • Forced update signed user out, cannot get back in
  • White screen error when keeping stats or scores
  • App won't load, shows "STAGING ENVIRONMENT" and error code 1004
  • Next to impossible to download daughter's clips since DK took over
  • No one can log into the app due to a pop-up
  • Stuck on screen asking for name and to agree to terms and conditions
  • Continue box doesn't work, app is stuck
  • Muffled sound with the new version

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch app for scoreboard updating
  • Remote for zooming in and out
  • Ability to use a scoreboard for volleyball without rotations
  • Adjust viewing permissions (public, private, etc.) through the app
  • Display cumulative scoreboard and opponent team logos
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  • Onscreen level for tripods
  • Added overlays
  • Ability to keep score of serve performance

AthletesGoLive V2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

sidelineHD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro for Teams Access$199.00
  • Pro Team Access$199.99
  • Pro Team Access$249.99
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  • Pro Team Access$299.99
4 purchases

AthletesGoLive V2

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly_Fan+7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly_Athlete+7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly_Fan+7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Yearly_Athlete+7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is sidelineHD free?
sidelineHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AthletesGoLive V2 free?
AthletesGoLive V2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, sidelineHD or AthletesGoLive V2?
sidelineHD is rated higher. sidelineHD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while AthletesGoLive V2 averages 2.2 from 41 ratings.
Do sidelineHD or AthletesGoLive V2 have ads?
sidelineHD shows ads; AthletesGoLive V2 does not.
Which is updated more often, sidelineHD or AthletesGoLive V2?
sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, and AthletesGoLive V2 every 10 days. Most recently, sidelineHD was updated on November 7, 2026 and AthletesGoLive V2 on November 8, 2026.

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