Open vs HockeyRefresh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open
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OpenField is the match-finding app for field hockey. Whether your team is hosting a tournament or looking for a friendly match, OpenField connects you with clubs across Europe. FIND MATCHES & TOURNAMENTS Browse the board to see who's hosting or seeking matches. Filter by type, age category, and intent. View everything on an interactive calendar heat map — see which days have the most activity and plan your schedule. DISCOVER TEAMS ON THE MAP Every registered team appears as a pin on the European map. Tap any pin to see the club's profile, venue, and active match listings. Find teams near you or plan an away trip abroad. SEARCH & CONNECT Search teams by name, city, or league. View their profile, venue photos, and contact them directly via email — all from within the app. YOUR CLUB'S PROFILE Set up your team with a profile picture, venue photo, description, and contact details. Your venue address places you precisely on themap so other teams can find you. POST IN SECONDS Create a match or tournament listing in a few taps. Set the dates, age category, gender, and whether you're hosting or seeking. Your post appears on the board and calendar instantly. OpenField is built for team managers, coaches, and club organizers who want to spend less time emailing around and more time playing hockey.
HockeyRefresh
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What's inside: • Latest news from top hockey federations worldwide • Videos & match highlights • Live scores, fixtures and results • Coverage from Great Britain, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Australia, Argentina, India, Ireland, Spain and more... Get push notifications for top stories so you never miss a moment. Available on web and iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HockeyRefresh at every 4 days against Open's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open ships an update every 2 weeks, HockeyRefresh every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Open | HockeyRefresh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marek Muinsk | DRIXTON s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Open
No in-app purchases
HockeyRefresh
No in-app purchases









