Comparison

Hockey Native vs BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

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

Head to head
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

About

BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

Estimate your skate blade's edge condition, hollow, and remaining steel life by taking a photo. Track sharpening history, find local shops, and get personalized hollow recommendations. Designed for skaters who want to avoid guesswork.

Highlights
  • Photo-based blade condition estimate
  • Skate profile analysis
  • Sharpening logbook
  • Sharpening forecast
  • Find local sharpening shops
  • Hollow guide and setup quiz
Features
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Wondering if those skates need sharpening before the next game? Take a photo of the blade and get a plain-language estimate of edge condition, hollow and remaining steel life. BladeBuddy was built for hockey parents juggling two or three pairs of skates, and for adult rec, figure and goalie skaters who'd rather not guess. No account, no sign-in, no email required. BLADE SCANS Guided camera framing walks you through the shot, then gives an estimate of edge condition, hollow and remaining steel life. Profile scans compare the blade rocker against hockey, goalie and figure skate templates. Results are estimates to help you decide when to visit a shop, not measurements. A ROSTER FOR EVERY SKATER Add a profile for each skater, or for each blade set if you swap steel on one pair of skates. Store the skate and steel model, preferred hollow, profile and weight band. When you hand the skates over the counter, you know exactly what to ask for. SHARPENING LOGBOOK Record the date, shop, cost range and setup used, and rate the shops you try. Over time you'll see who does the job you like and what you're actually spending. SHARPENING FORECAST Enter a weekly skating schedule or log ice time. Hours count from the date of your last logged sharpening, even if you log it after the fact, and BladeBuddy estimates when the next sharpening is likely due, so you're not finding out mid-shift on a Saturday morning. FIND A SHOP Browse a map of rinks and pro shops that sharpen skates, including community listings added by other skaters. Travelling for a tournament? Find the nearest option before you go. HOLLOW GUIDE AND SETUP QUIZ Not sure whether you want 1/2" or 5/8"? A short quiz suggests a starting hollow based on skater weight, level and ice conditions, with a plain-spoken guide explaining what the numbers mean. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. An anonymous install ID, optional analytics you can turn off, and one-tap data deletion whenever you want it gone. FREE AND PREMIUM Free includes 3 blade scans and 1 skater or blade set. The free scans are a one-time trial for the life of the install, not a monthly refill. Pro lifts both limits and adds scan history, the damage timeline and ice-hours trends. BladeBuddy Pro is $2.99 per week, $5.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, and the annual plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; cancel anytime in your App Store settings. The hollow quiz, the setup card and the shareable sharpening ticket stay free forever. IMPORTANT All scan results are estimates generated from photos. They are not precise measurements and are not a substitute for inspection by a qualified sharpener. Always have blades checked by a professional before use. Download BladeBuddy and stop guessing at the rink. https://7g7wfeht7sf6xtfyp4plk-web.rork.live/ https://7g7wfeht7sf6xtfyp4plk-web.rork.live/support https://7g7wfeht7sf6xtfyp4plk-web.rork.live/privacy https://7g7wfeht7sf6xtfyp4plk-web.rork.live/privacy-choices https://7g7wfeht7sf6xtfyp4plk-web.rork.live/terms

Screenshots

Hockey Native2 screens
BladeBuddy Edge Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BladeBuddy Edge Tracker at freemium against Hockey Native's subscription. Hockey Native's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Hockey Native sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hockey Native against 5.0 for BladeBuddy Edge Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hockey Native has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hockey Native ships an update every 2 days, BladeBuddy Edge Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hockey Native versus BladeBuddy Edge Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHockey NativeBladeBuddy Edge Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRILEY ROBERT GIAUQUENo Permission Labs LLC

Customer experience

Hockey Native

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

BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hockey Native

Subscriptions1
  • HockeyNative Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
3 purchases

BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hockey Native free?
Hockey Native is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BladeBuddy Edge Tracker free?
BladeBuddy Edge Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hockey Native or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker?
Hockey Native and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hockey Native or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker have ads?
Neither Hockey Native nor BladeBuddy Edge Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hockey Native or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker?
Hockey Native ships an update every 2 days, and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hockey Native was updated on October 20, 2026 and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker on October 14, 2026.

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