Comparison

BlackBear TV vs Propel Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlackBear TV

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
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Welcome to Black Bear TV, the official streaming network of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. Starting September 16, 2024, experience seamless streaming of youth and scholastic hockey games from 38 premier Black Bear facilities across the United States. Black Bear TV is the official streaming network of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc., a privately held company formed by Murry Gunty and Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC in 2015 that seeks investments in sports and entertainment facilities, teams, and youth sports events. Black Bear TV services all of the Black Bear facilities across the United States in addition to certain non-Black Bear facilities. Black Bear TV uses industry-leading cutting-edge cameras and has fully integrated video production, breakdown, and analytics capability. Key Features: Home Screen: Quick access to games, leagues, rinks, and events in one central hub. Live and Upcoming: Stream live games and get notifications for upcoming matches. On-Demand Content: Browse and watch past games easily on-demand. Search and Customization: Use advanced search and admin tools for personalized discovery. Navigation: Smooth interface for effortless browsing between app sections. Login and Video Player Controls: Secure login with intuitive video controls like play/pause and rewind. Favorites Feature: Mark favorites to prioritize and highlight preferred content. Overall App Experience: User-focused design with versatile functionality for an engaging experience.

About

Propel Pro

Connect with elite sports coaches nationwide for personalized virtual training. Get live video sessions, real-time feedback, and custom training plans. Elevate your game with direct access to pros, Olympians, and top players.

Highlights
  • Live video sessions with top coaches
  • Real-time feedback
  • Virtual film room analysis
  • In-app messaging with coaches
  • Customized training plans
  • Instant 'Coach on Call' access
Features
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Propel Pro: Unlock Your Edge Connect directly with top-tier coaches nationwide - Pros, College, Olympians, Former Top Players, Position Specialists and Regional Standouts - who know what it takes to reach the next level. With Propel Pro, athletes of all levels finally get the same direct access to world-class coaches that the pros do. Whether you’re chasing recruitment, an NIL deal, a varsity spot or just want to dominate your sport - Propel Pro puts elite coaching right in your pocket. This is virtual coaching done right: unprecedented access to the best talent in the world, cutting edge technology and completely customized coaching. Here’s what you get: 1, Live face-to-face video sessions with the top pros 2, Real-time feedback right from your device 3, Propel Virtual Film Room - Upload your practice videos, drills, and game footage for for your coach to break down with Pro-level telestration and analysis 4, Review your gameplay and communicate directly with your coach through in-app messaging 5, Customized development, practice schedules, and training plans tailored to your goals 6, Instant “Coach on Call” access - Immediate Live Video Call with an available coach for real-time analysis of your game or last minute advice before the big tryout. It’s elite coaching, on demand, when you need it the most. Connect anytime, from anywhere This is your Competitive Advantage. Level up and train like the Pros - With the Pros!

Screenshots

BlackBear TV4 screens
Propel Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Propel Pro at 3.0 against BlackBear TV's 1.2. Propel Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). BlackBear TV's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Propel Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackBear TV has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackBear TV ships an update monthly, Propel Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlackBear TV versus Propel Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackBear TVPropel Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (18 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB174 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVisaic Inc.Propel Companies LLC

Customer experience

BlackBear TV

All ratings13 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative91.3%

Propel Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BlackBear TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Propel Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BlackBear TV

No in-app purchases

None

Propel Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackBear TV free?
BlackBear TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Propel Pro free?
Propel Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlackBear TV or Propel Pro?
Propel Pro is rated higher. BlackBear TV averages 1.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Propel Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BlackBear TV or Propel Pro have ads?
BlackBear TV shows ads; Propel Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, BlackBear TV or Propel Pro?
BlackBear TV ships an update monthly, and Propel Pro every 8 days. Most recently, BlackBear TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Propel Pro on October 27, 2026.

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