PoolExpert.com vs LHDRS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PoolExpert.com
Manage your fantasy hockey leagues with real-time updates on rankings, rosters, schedules, and scores. Access player profiles and statistics instantly to stay ahead of the competition.
- Real-time rankings and rosters
- View league schedule and scores
- Player profiles and stats
- Fantasy hockey league management
- Companion app for PoolExpert.com
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This companion app will help you see your fantasy hockey leagues hosted on PoolExpert.com a snap. Real-time updates of your rankings and rosters. View league schedule and scores, and player profiles and stats in real time!
LHDRS
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The official LHDRS (South Shore Beginner Hockey League) app lets you manage and follow your entire hockey experience, whether you are new to the league or a seasoned player. Founded in 2012, LHDRS is a friendly ice hockey league focused on enjoyment of the game, while providing a structured environment where beginner and intermediate players can improve alongside more experienced players. What you can do with the app: - Reserve a spot as a substitute for upcoming games - View your personal schedule and game details - Access player statistics, game sheets, and team information - Manage payments and invoices directly in the app - Follow lineups, substitutes, and game results - Stay informed with league announcements and updates LHDRS handles the full organization of games, including referees, scorekeepers, jerseys, and pucks, as well as additional services such as photos, videos, and music. Everything is designed to keep the experience simple, organized, and enjoyable. To date, more than 4,000 players and 500 goalies have participated in LHDRS-organized games. Download the app and focus on what matters most: playing hockey, improving, and having fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LHDRS at none against PoolExpert.com's 5. LHDRS also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PoolExpert.com sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LHDRS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolExpert.com | LHDRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zepto Internet Solutions Inc. | Sap Delage Inc |
Bugs and requests
PoolExpert.com
Reported bugs
35 issues- Menu offset: clicking one option shows another
- Unable to make player exchanges
- Drafting issues: requires closing and reopening app
- Bugs with account
- Ad pop-up is poorly calibrated and reappears
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- App is very slow
- Cannot use app without consenting to track personal data
- Bad calculation of points
- Receiving notifications despite opting out
- Pop-up for cookie choice appears repeatedly
- Forced to accept everything, disappointing
- Stop asking to consent for cookies every time the app is opened
- Number of points hides daily points in rankings
- Cannot make exchanges or view players by round easily
- Player rankings by draft order, not points
- No rookies in player lists
- Difficult access after paying
- Positions are incorrect, rankings are false
- App copies clipboard without consent
- Too many ads, pop-ups every 20-30 seconds
- Not user-friendly, bugs more often than it works
- App crashes on opening
- App closes immediately after opening
- Statistics and news are condensed and unreadable after update
- Crashes on start
- Ranking does not load (infinite spinner)
- Cannot sign in with pool name
- Does not display standings
- Cannot connect to the app
- Cannot see pool standings
- Operation timed out error after login
- Cannot see lineup or players playing tonight
- Very slow, error code on opening
- Login name and password do not match, despite access
- Injury info closes the app
Requested features
10 requests- Add a search tab to find oneself in a pool
- Add notifications for player points or recent updates
- Allow formation modification on the app
- Add forum discussion access to the app
- Add a chime or buzzer for player turns
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- Better alignment of rankings in cellular format
- Option to sort only attackers
- Option to see players by round
- Real-time position updates on the app
- Improve visual design
LHDRS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PoolExpert.com
- Ad Free (3 months)$3.99
- Playoffs Projections$4.99
- Mobile Access - 1 year$9.99
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- Draft Kit for Regular Season$9.99
- Ad Free (12 months)$9.99
LHDRS
No in-app purchases
