# NA3 vs BlackBear TV

The clearest difference is rating: NA3 at 5.0 against BlackBear TV's 1.2. NA3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). BlackBear TV's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NA3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackBear TV has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NA3 ships an update every 2 weeks, BlackBear TV monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NA3 | BlackBear TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/na3/id6475393600/reviews)** | [1.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North American Hockey League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529487200) | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) |

## What reviewers say

### NA3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/na3/id6475393600)

Access the complete NAHL schedule, live scores, team standings, player information, and exclusive video content. Stay connected with all the action in the North American Hockey League.

**Highlights:** NAHL schedule access, Live scores and updates, Team standings, Player information, Video content, Official league app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlackBear TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617)

Stream live and on-demand youth and scholastic hockey games from premier facilities across the United States. Access a central hub for games, leagues, and events, with advanced search and personalized content discovery.

**Highlights:** Live and upcoming game streaming, On-demand content library, Centralized home screen for games and events, Advanced search and customization, Favorites feature for preferred content, Intuitive video player controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid video quality
- 🚀 Large number of games available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad and TV
- 💰 Expensive subscription for limited functionality
- 🔀 Difficult to find and watch specific games/practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between landscape and portrait modes
- Significant lag between live game and stream
- No audio in mobile app
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add panoramic and zoom capabilities
- Improve video playback controls and ability to download clips
- Optimize app for iPad and TV viewing
- Provide access to all rink activities, not just select games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NA3 free?

NA3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlackBear TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NA3 or BlackBear TV?

NA3 is rated higher. NA3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BlackBear TV averages 1.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do NA3 or BlackBear TV have ads?

BlackBear TV shows ads; NA3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, NA3 or BlackBear TV?

NA3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlackBear TV monthly. Most recently, NA3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlackBear TV on October 24, 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.*