# Spond vs Babs Hockey

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spond at 3.9K against Babs Hockey's 3. Spond also leads on chart position (#65 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.9 for Spond against 5.0 for Babs Hockey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spond has 3.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spond ships an update weekly, Babs Hockey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spond | Babs Hockey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SPOND AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/755596887) | [Zachary Gutterman](https://appshunter.io/developer/764761765) |

## What reviewers say

### Spond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize sports teams, clubs, and groups effortlessly. Schedule events, track attendance, collect payments, and communicate with members. This free app simplifies team management for coaches, admins, parents, and players.

**Highlights:** Schedule training, matches, and events, Automatic RSVP tracking, Secure payment collection, Manage multiple teams and roles, In-app communication tools, Store photos and documents, Set up starting line-ups

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and manage
- 🚀 Effective for organizing teams and events
- 💡 Useful features like polls, availability requests, and payments
- 🤝 Helps improve team communication and coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (spam, delayed, unable to turn off)
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📅 Calendar sync problems
- 🤔 Confusing sign-up and setup process
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly disappearing
- Inability to create new events in some groups
- Calendar sync issues when crossing time zones
- Verification code not being received
- Crashes when opening messages

**Requested features**

- Add goal scorer and stats tracking features
- Improve recurring event creation and management
- Implement a more granular notification control system
- Develop an iPad-specific app
- Add a car pool feature to connect players in the same area


### Babs Hockey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babs-hockey/id6780645308)

This official league app allows adult hockey players to manage their game participation, track personal statistics, and stay updated on league news. Players can view rosters, results, and subscribe to their game calendar, while also monitoring season and lifetime stats, achievements, and leaderboards. It facilitates communication with league managers and offers optional integration with fitness trackers.

**Highlights:** Join game queues, View rosters and results, Personal game calendar subscription, Track season and lifetime stats, View achievements and awards, League leaderboards, Push notifications for updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spond free?

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

### Is Babs Hockey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spond or Babs Hockey?

Babs Hockey is rated higher. Spond averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Babs Hockey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spond or Babs Hockey have ads?

Neither Spond nor Babs Hockey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spond or Babs Hockey?

Spond ships an update weekly, and Babs Hockey every 4 days. Most recently, Spond was updated on November 11, 2026 and Babs Hockey on November 5, 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.*