Varsity Hype vs AMR Authority
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Varsity Hype
This app provides a platform for athletes, coaches, and fans to manage and share sports content. It allows users to watch live games, store and personalize videos and photos, and communicate with teams and leagues. Solutions are available for individuals, schools, leagues, clubs, and teams.
- Live stream video and games
- Scorekeeping and scoreboard overlay
- Team and league management
- Video clipping and highlight creation
- Event reminders and alerts
- Athlete and student profiles
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Varsity Hype - Capture the moments that matter. Description: Varsity Hype is a web and mobile solution designed to manage sports content. It provides athletes, coaches, and fans a platform to watch live games and share videos and photos. Users can store, personalize, manage, and share their content with others. Varsity Hype offers solutions for schools, leagues, clubs, teams, and individuals. Features: Live stream video and games: Never miss a second of the moments that matter Scoreboard overlay - Baseball and Softball Camera installation - Contact us about our permanent cameras Scorekeeping - Baseball and Softball Team and league management - ideal for coaches and team managers Comprehensive team, league, and school messenger Team, league, and school roster management Team and league schedules - Games and practices to make sure your team stays up to date Team, leagues, and school photos Event reminders and alerts Video archive per team and league to help you save and keep all of your memories in one place Web and mobile platform Video clipping tool to save your biggest moments Highlight creator to create from your video content Video tags and annotations Athlete profiles and student profiles Varsity Hype covers all sports including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball, field hockey, ice hockey, water polo, tennis, swimming & diving, track and field, cheerleading, and golf. Terms and Conditions: https://app.varsityhype.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://app.varsityhype.com/privacy-policy/
AMR Authority
This app enhances the American Mahjong experience by simplifying score tracking, managing events, and fostering community connections. It supports casual play, official tournaments, and provides detailed player statistics and rankings.
- Score tracking for real-life Mahjong games
- Automatic leaderboard updates
- Support for casual, NMJL, and AMR formats
- Community features to follow players and join clubs
- Tournament and event creation and management
- Player statistics and performance analytics
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Transform your American Mahjong experience with AMR Authority, the ultimate companion app for players and clubs. Whether you're playing casual games with friends or competing in official NMJL tournaments, AMR Authority makes tracking scores, managing events, and building community simple and engaging. KEY FEATURES: Score Tracking Made Easy Input scores from your real-life Mahjong games quickly All players confirm scores before they're officially recorded Automatic leaderboard updates with real-time rankings Comprehensive match history with detailed game records Multiple Game Formats Casual play for friendly games NMJL (National Mahjong League) official rules AMR (American Mahjong Ranking) tournament format Flexible scoring system accommodates all play styles Community & Social Features Follow your favorite players and track their progress Join clubs and connect with local Mahjong communities Public player profiles showcase achievements and stats Master list of top-ranked players across all formats Event Management Create and manage Mahjong tournaments and events Browse upcoming events in your area Search for events by location, date, or format Easy event registration and participation tracking Player Statistics & Rankings Personal performance analytics and win rates Display rank and experience level progression Games completed and achievement tracking Compare your stats with other players Perfect For: Casual Mahjong players wanting to track progress Serious competitors participating in tournaments Mahjong clubs organizing events and leagues Anyone looking to connect with the Mahjong community AMR Authority bridges the gap between traditional tabletop play and modern digital convenience. No more lost scorecards or disputed results – just pure focus on the game you love. Join thousands of American Mahjong enthusiasts who trust AMR Authority to elevate their playing experience. Download now and become part of the premier Mahjong community app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Varsity Hype at none against AMR Authority's shown. AMR Authority's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). 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
Both are free to download. Varsity Hype sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AMR Authority sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AMR Authority holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Varsity Hype's written reviews are positive against 100% of AMR Authority's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Varsity Hype | AMR Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VH Holdco, LLC | AMR Authority |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Varsity Hype
- Weekly Subscription Test Facility$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription Test Facility$9.991 Month
- Individual Subscription$9.991 Month
- Camera Post Oak$2.00
- Camera Post Oak - Junio (SMC)$5.99
- Ronald McDonald Houston Day Pass$9.99
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- USSSA "C" Eastern National$9.99
- Day Pass Softball Girls Fast Pitch$9.99
- TFL Juniors Spring Championship$9.99
- Shamrock Smash Day Pass$9.99
- Shamrock Smash Weekend Pass$9.99
- USA Freeze Your Feet Invitational$9.99
- USSSA Six 4 Three MM Pass$9.99
- Simi Youth Event$9.99
- Camera Post Oak - Junior$10.00
- LSSCL Day Pass$12.99
- USSSA Sting Rays 26$14.99
- USA Capital Region 26$14.99
- Shamrock Smash Weekend$14.99
- Shamrock Smash Weekend Access$14.99
- Cottontail Classic 2026$14.99
- USSSA Crushers 2026$14.99
- Alpha Test 2-day$16.99
- Ronald McDonald's Session 1$19.99
- LSSCL 2 DAY$19.99
- Softball Girls Fast Pitch E. Natty$24.99
- USSSA "C" Eastern National$29.99
- LSSCL 7 day Pass$39.99
- 2026 LSSCL Season Pass$134.99
AMR Authority
- AMR+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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