# HeadsUpShooting vs PuckBrain

The clearest difference is rating: PuckBrain at 5.0 against HeadsUpShooting's 4.2. PuckBrain also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). HeadsUpShooting's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeadsUpShooting sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PuckBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PuckBrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeadsUpShooting has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of HeadsUpShooting's written reviews are positive against 50% of PuckBrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HeadsUpShooting ships an update every 2 weeks, PuckBrain every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeadsUpShooting | PuckBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headsupshooting/id6778040891/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puckbrain-hockey-performance/id6792128548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 173 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Fitzgerald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702245063) | [Luca Leighton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792128550) |

## What reviewers say

### HeadsUpShooting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headsupshooting/id6778040891)

This AI-powered app analyzes your hockey shots, providing instant feedback on accuracy, release, and placement. Track your progress, set daily goals, and compete with others to improve your shooting technique without special equipment.

**Highlights:** AI shot analysis, Accuracy and placement metrics, Release and consistency tracking, Session history and progress tracking, Daily goals and challenges, Leaderboards and team competitions, Coaching library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeadsUpShooting Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium – Pay Now | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium – Pay Now | $119.99 | per year |
| HeadsUpShooting Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| HeadsUp Shooting Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |


### PuckBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puckbrain-hockey-performance/id6792128548)

This AI-powered platform offers personalized hockey training programs for players of all levels. It analyzes your skills and goals to create customized on-ice and off-ice drills, including stickhandling, shooting, and skating development. Track your progress and reach your full potential with intelligent coaching.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI coaching, Customized on-ice skill development, Off-ice strength and conditioning, Position-specific training, Stickhandling, shooting, and skating drills, Video analysis with AI feedback, Performance tracking and analytics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PuckBrain Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PuckBrain Yearly Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| PuckBrain Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeadsUpShooting free?

HeadsUpShooting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PuckBrain free?

PuckBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HeadsUpShooting or PuckBrain?

PuckBrain is rated higher. HeadsUpShooting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PuckBrain averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HeadsUpShooting or PuckBrain have ads?

HeadsUpShooting shows ads; PuckBrain does not.

### Which is updated more often, HeadsUpShooting or PuckBrain?

HeadsUpShooting ships an update every 2 weeks, and PuckBrain every 2 days. Most recently, HeadsUpShooting was updated on October 29, 2026 and PuckBrain on October 29, 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.*