# BlackBear TV vs Propel Pro

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBear TV | Propel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propel-pro/id6737135577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) | [Propel Companies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774779786) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Propel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propel-pro/id6737135577)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*