# StatZone vs BlackBear TV

The clearest difference is rating: StatZone at 3.0 against BlackBear TV's 1.3. StatZone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). BlackBear TV's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

StatZone holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of StatZone's written reviews are positive against 7% of BlackBear TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StatZone ships an update every 3 weeks, BlackBear TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StatZone | BlackBear TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statzone/id6478645884/reviews)** | [1.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **7.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StatZone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733593032) | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) |

## What reviewers say

### StatZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statzone/id6478645884)

Manage team schedules, set availability for events, and view team rosters with contact information. Facilitates team communication through messaging and event change notifications.

**Highlights:** Schedule viewing, Availability setting, Team roster access, Contact information, Team messaging, Event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 StatZone free?

StatZone 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, StatZone or BlackBear TV?

StatZone is rated higher. StatZone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BlackBear TV averages 1.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do StatZone or BlackBear TV have ads?

BlackBear TV shows ads; StatZone does not.

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

StatZone ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlackBear TV monthly. Most recently, StatZone was updated on September 19, 2026 and BlackBear TV on September 27, 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.*