# HockeyShift vs LiveBarn

The clearest difference is monetization model: HockeyShift at free against LiveBarn's subscription. HockeyShift also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LiveBarn's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (569 vs 55). On price, rating, ads 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.

HockeyShift holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveBarn has 569 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HockeyShift's written reviews are positive against 14% of LiveBarn's.

HockeyShift ships an update every 7 months, LiveBarn monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HockeyShift | LiveBarn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyshift/id934962236/reviews)** | [2.6 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | **24.4% of reviews** | 14.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DigitalShift Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/934962235) | [LiveBarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434353735) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LiveBarn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livebarn/id1434353736)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live and on-demand amateur and youth sporting events from thousands of locations. Easily share highlights, track player performance, and stay connected to the action from anywhere. Requires a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand streaming, Thousands of playing surfaces, Highlight sharing (text, email, social), Automated tracking and panoramic view, Venue locator, Performance analysis for coaches

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game feed
- 👍 Wonderful service
- 👍 Multiple camera views
- 👍 Excellent option for remote viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable service
- 🔍 Poor video quality
- 🔍 Lacking features and functionality
- 💰 Overpriced for the service provided

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent freezing and buffering issues
- Camera feeds not working or unavailable
- Playback controls and scrubbing not functioning properly
- Connectivity and login problems

**Requested features**

- Improve video quality and reliability
- Add more camera angles and views
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HockeyShift free?

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

### Is LiveBarn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HockeyShift or LiveBarn?

HockeyShift is rated higher. HockeyShift averages 2.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while LiveBarn averages 2.6 from 569 ratings.

### Do HockeyShift or LiveBarn have ads?

Neither HockeyShift nor LiveBarn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HockeyShift or LiveBarn?

HockeyShift ships an update every 7 months, and LiveBarn monthly. Most recently, HockeyShift was updated on September 30, 2026 and LiveBarn on October 2, 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.*