# NC Courage vs Babs Hockey

The clearest difference is rating: Babs Hockey at 5.0 against NC Courage's 4.8. Babs Hockey also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). NC Courage's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.

Babs Hockey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NC Courage has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NC Courage ships an update every 9 days, Babs Hockey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NC Courage | Babs Hockey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nc-courage/id6739540329/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 167 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jump Platforms](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681883392) | [Zachary Gutterman](https://appshunter.io/developer/764761765) |

## What reviewers say

### NC Courage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nc-courage/id6739540329)

Access your tickets, get the latest team news, and scan into games with this official sports app. It's designed for fans to enhance their game day experience and stay connected to their favorite team.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket purchasing and management, Stadium entry via mobile scan, Latest team news and scores, Fan connection to the team, Seamless game day experience

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Babs Hockey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308)

This official league app allows adult hockey players to manage their game participation, track personal statistics, and stay updated on league news. Players can view rosters, results, and subscribe to their game calendar, while also monitoring season and lifetime stats, achievements, and leaderboards. It facilitates communication with league managers and offers optional integration with fitness trackers.

**Highlights:** Join game queues, View rosters and results, Personal game calendar subscription, Track season and lifetime stats, View achievements and awards, League leaderboards, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NC Courage free?

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

### Is Babs Hockey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NC Courage or Babs Hockey?

Babs Hockey is rated higher. NC Courage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Babs Hockey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NC Courage or Babs Hockey have ads?

Neither NC Courage nor Babs Hockey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NC Courage or Babs Hockey?

NC Courage ships an update every 9 days, and Babs Hockey every 4 days. Most recently, NC Courage was updated on November 8, 2026 and Babs Hockey 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.*
