# The Ticket 96.7 vs HockeyShift

The clearest difference is ads: HockeyShift at none against The Ticket 96.7's shown. HockeyShift also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 1%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Ticket 96.7's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for The Ticket 96.7 against 2.8 for HockeyShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 1% of The Ticket 96.7's written reviews are positive against 24% of HockeyShift's.

The Ticket 96.7 ships an update every 2 months, HockeyShift every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ticket 96.7 | HockeyShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ticket-967/id741075059/reviews) | **[2.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyshift/id934962236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 1.5% of reviews | **24.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) | [DigitalShift Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/934962235) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ticket 96.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ticket-967/id741075059)

Stream your favorite sports radio station live from anywhere. Get instant access to hot sports opinions, interviews with big-name guests, and breaking sports news. Stay connected to the game no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Sports opinions, Guest interviews, Breaking sports news, Listen anywhere

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works fine (sometimes)
- 👍 Radio shows are great

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Constant crashing and stopping
- 🔄 Ad replayed on reconnection
- 🚫 Cannot be minimized without pausing
- 🚫 Video ads interrupt stream

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be minimized without pausing stream
- Video ads stop the stream
- Newest update fixed nothing
- Cannot guarantee hearing actual program
- Lots of ads and elevator hold music

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch Support (cellular without iPhone)
- Pause and rewind functionality
- Ability to listen to earlier shows/segments
- Dark mode option
- Enlarge the buttons


### HockeyShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyshift/id934962236)

This app provides hockey organizations with a comprehensive suite of tools to manage team information. Track schedules, view scoreboards and standings, manage rosters, and monitor leaderboards. Requires league integration for team data.

**Highlights:** Team schedules, Scoreboards, Standings, Rosters, Leaderboards, Special teams tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ticket 96.7 free?

The Ticket 96.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HockeyShift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Ticket 96.7 or HockeyShift?

HockeyShift is rated higher. The Ticket 96.7 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while HockeyShift averages 2.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do The Ticket 96.7 or HockeyShift have ads?

The Ticket 96.7 shows ads; HockeyShift does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Ticket 96.7 or HockeyShift?

The Ticket 96.7 ships an update every 2 months, and HockeyShift every 7 months. Most recently, The Ticket 96.7 was updated on October 26, 2026 and HockeyShift on October 24, 2026.

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