# BlackBear TV vs USPHL Premier

The clearest difference is rating: USPHL Premier at 3.5 against BlackBear TV's 1.2. USPHL Premier also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5.0 vs 17.6). BlackBear TV's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). 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.

USPHL Premier holds the better App Store score, 3.5 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, USPHL Premier every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBear TV | USPHL Premier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usphl-premier/id6753330283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) | [Time to Score, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061795609) |

## 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


### USPHL Premier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usphl-premier/id6753330283)

Stay updated with the latest news, scores, and statistics from the USPHL Premier league. Follow your favorite team throughout the season and get real-time league updates.

**Highlights:** League news access, Real-time scores, Player and team statistics, Favorite team tracking, Season-long updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackBear TV free?

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

### Is USPHL Premier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackBear TV or USPHL Premier?

USPHL Premier is rated higher. BlackBear TV averages 1.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while USPHL Premier averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlackBear TV or USPHL Premier have ads?

BlackBear TV shows ads; USPHL Premier does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlackBear TV or USPHL Premier?

BlackBear TV ships an update monthly, and USPHL Premier every 5 weeks. Most recently, BlackBear TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and USPHL Premier on November 5, 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.*