# sidelineHD vs CourtsideView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CourtsideView at 100% against sidelineHD's 54%. CourtsideView also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). sidelineHD's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CourtsideView asks for nothing beyond the download.

CourtsideView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sidelineHD has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of sidelineHD's written reviews are positive against 100% of CourtsideView's.

sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, CourtsideView every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sidelineHD | CourtsideView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelinehd/id6469359134/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courtsideview/id6766532771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diamond Kinetics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/937803817) | [ADAM LEE BRIDEGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896299945) |

## What reviewers say

### sidelineHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelinehd/id6469359134)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pro for Teams Access | $199.00 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $199.99 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $249.99 | one-time |
| Pro Team Access | $299.99 | one-time |


### CourtsideView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courtsideview/id6766532771)

This app simplifies following volleyball matches for families, scorekeepers, and coaches. It offers a clear scoreboard, real-time stat tracking, roster management, and live updates for remote viewers. Optionally broadcast live video during a match.

**Highlights:** Volleyball scoreboard, Real-time stat tracking, Roster management, Live FanView link sharing, Team Scout sessions, Optional live video broadcast

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sidelineHD free?

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

### Is CourtsideView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, sidelineHD or CourtsideView?

CourtsideView is rated higher. sidelineHD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while CourtsideView averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do sidelineHD or CourtsideView have ads?

sidelineHD shows ads; CourtsideView does not.

### Which is updated more often, sidelineHD or CourtsideView?

sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, and CourtsideView every 3 weeks. Most recently, sidelineHD was updated on October 16, 2026 and CourtsideView on October 8, 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.*