Comparison

Puck Buddy vs Hockey Native

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

Head to head
About

Puck Buddy

Enhance your hockey skills with AI-powered video analysis. Review shooting, skating, and goalie drills, track your progress with detailed metrics, and receive personalized coaching feedback to build consistent training habits.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted video analysis
  • Drill-specific metrics
  • Personalized coaching feedback
  • Progress tracking and journal
  • Shooting, skating, and goalie drills
  • Training consistency tools
Features
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Build better hockey habits with video feedback you can put into practice. Puck Buddy helps you review shooting, skating, and goalie drills, track your results, and keep a record of your training. Puck Buddy is designed for hockey players, parents and coaches, including youth players ages 6 and older. Players under 13 require parent approval to access the app. RECORD. REVIEW. PRACTICE. 1. Choose a supported drill and record your technique. 2. Upload your video for AI-assisted analysis. 3. Review drill-specific metrics and coaching feedback. 4. Pick a focus for your next session and follow your progress. SHOOTING, SKATING, AND GOALIE WORK Explore drills for snapshots, wrist shots, backhands, slapshot form, skating stride, and goalie movement. Available metrics depend on the drill and the video you upload. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Revisit saved scorecards and coaching feedback and track training metrics over time. Video playback is available for your current result; Past Results does not keep old playable videos. Use your practice journal to record what you worked on and what to try next. BUILD CONSISTENCY Keep practice engaging with challenges, badges, and personal streaks. Use follow-up coaching chat to explore your feedback and plan your next practice. Monthly leaderboards are optional. Game speed estimates depend on your filming setup. Puck Buddy supports your training between sessions with your coach. Analysis requires an internet connection; processing time and results vary with video quality and drill selection. AI feedback can be imperfect and does not replace a qualified coach. SUBSCRIPTIONS Puck Buddy offers auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features. See the in-app purchase screen for current prices and available plans. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Questions or feedback? Contact jake@buddyllc.app. Support: https://buddyllc.app/support Terms of Use: https://buddyllc.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://buddyllc.app/privacy

About

Hockey Native

This app provides structured training drills to improve hockey stickhandling skills. It allows users to track their performance progress and compete with others globally through leaderboards. A subscription is required for full access after a free trial.

Highlights
  • Structured training drills
  • Stickhandling speed and control
  • Performance progress tracking
  • Global rankings and leaderboards
  • Skill development through repetition
  • Competition with other players
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HockeyNative is the leading training platform trusted by hockey players to elevate their stickhandling, track real progress, and compete at a higher level. From beginners building fundamentals to elite athletes sharpening their edge, HockeyNative delivers the structure and tools needed to consistently perform at your best. How it works: - Follow proven, structured training drills that build stickhandling speed, control, and precision - Track performance over time with clear, measurable progress - Compete with teammates and players worldwide through dynamic rankings and leaderboards Subscription Required to access all in-app features. (See details below). - HockeyNative offers a 7-day free trial with access to all features, after which a paid subscription is required to access all features including drills, rankings, and performance tracking. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. HockeyNative focuses on real, actionable skill development, not just watching drills, but improving through repetition and competition. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hockeynative.com/privacy

Screenshots

Puck Buddy4 screens
Hockey Native2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Puck Buddy at freemium against Hockey Native's subscription. Hockey Native's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Puck Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Hockey Native sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hockey Native holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Puck Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hockey Native's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puck Buddy ships an update every 10 days, Hockey Native every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Puck Buddy versus Hockey Native: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuck BuddyHockey Native
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB417 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBuddy Tech LLC (U.S.)RILEY ROBERT GIAUQUE

Customer experience

Puck Buddy

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Hockey Native

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Puck Buddy

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Puck Buddy Annual$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Hockey Native

Subscriptions1
  • HockeyNative Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Puck Buddy free?
Puck Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hockey Native free?
Hockey Native is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puck Buddy or Hockey Native?
Hockey Native is rated higher. Puck Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Hockey Native averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Puck Buddy or Hockey Native have ads?
Neither Puck Buddy nor Hockey Native shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puck Buddy or Hockey Native?
Puck Buddy ships an update every 10 days, and Hockey Native every 2 days. Most recently, Puck Buddy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hockey Native on October 31, 2026.

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