Comparison

sidelineHD vs StickStat

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

StickStat

Features
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A simple app allowing you to follow the NCAA Field Hockey teams of your choosing, and see all the information in one place.

Screenshots

sidelineHD4 screens
StickStat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StickStat at none against sidelineHD's 6. StickStat also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. StickStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, StickStat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
sidelineHD versus StickStat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersidelineHDStickStat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiamond Kinetics, Inc.Michael Adel

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

StickStat

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
None

StickStat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sidelineHD free?
sidelineHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StickStat free?
StickStat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sidelineHD or StickStat have ads?
sidelineHD shows ads; StickStat does not.
Which is updated more often, sidelineHD or StickStat?
sidelineHD ships an update every 2 weeks, and StickStat every 8 days. Most recently, sidelineHD was updated on November 3, 2026 and StickStat on October 31, 2026.

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