# HockeyShift vs FinnlyConnect

The clearest difference is rating: FinnlyConnect at 3.3 against HockeyShift's 2.8. FinnlyConnect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). HockeyShift's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.

FinnlyConnect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HockeyShift's written reviews are positive against 27% of FinnlyConnect's.

HockeyShift ships an update every 7 months, FinnlyConnect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HockeyShift | FinnlyConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockeyshift/id934962236/reviews) | **[3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finnlyconnect/id6760125258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DigitalShift Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/934962235) | [FinnlySport](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882376979) |

## 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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking
- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 👍 Scores and stats update quickly
- 👍 Useful for roller-hockey schedules
- 👍 Fast and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Back button issues
- 🐛 Teams disappear after saving
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Sync issues with teams
- 🐛 Not optimized for new iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Back button is unusable/non-existent
- App doesn't work with modern iPhones
- Saved teams disappear
- App deletes teams every time
- Top menu buttons are hard to push

**Requested features**

- Add refresh button
- Sync schedule to iCal calendar
- Team chat feature
- Dark mode option
- Message/group message function


### FinnlyConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finnlyconnect/id6760125258)

Stay connected to your sports facility with real-time updates, easy registration for programs, and membership management. Seamlessly check in, sign waivers digitally, and receive instant notifications about schedule changes and announcements.

**Highlights:** Program registration, Real-time schedule viewing, Membership management, QR code check-in, Digital waiver signing, Instant notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HockeyShift free?

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

### Is FinnlyConnect free?

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

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

FinnlyConnect is rated higher. HockeyShift averages 2.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while FinnlyConnect averages 3.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do HockeyShift or FinnlyConnect have ads?

Neither HockeyShift nor FinnlyConnect shows ads.

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

HockeyShift ships an update every 7 months, and FinnlyConnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, HockeyShift was updated on November 1, 2026 and FinnlyConnect 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.*