| Core Identity |
| Developer | Carson Lougheed | Chad Payne | Apple | Sofascore | Score Media and Gaming Inc. | The New York Times Company | Fanatics, Inc. |
| Category | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports | Sports |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 356 | 22,177 | 170,137 | 72,642 | 832,815 | 234,821 | 153,095 |
| Price | USD3.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2020 | Sep 30, 2014 | Feb 21, 2024 | Dec 2, 2016 | Feb 12, 2019 | Sep 2, 2016 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Last Updated | Nov 25, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | mixed | - | mixed | mixed | - | - |
| Score | 75/100 | 65/100 | - | 45/100 | 45/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - Extensive library of authentic goal horns and crowd sounds keeps hockey fans engaged during games
| - Professional voice recording services provide high quality and fast turnaround for youth sports teams
| - | - Real-time score delivery speed provides a competitive advantage for users tracking live match events
| - Reliable and timely delivery of live sports scores and game statistics
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| Complaints | - Inaccurate or outdated goal horn audio files fail to match current real-world team sounds
| - Persistent audio playback delays during game time disrupt the flow of walk-up music sequences
| - | - Recent widget redesign removes essential functionality and reduces visibility of match information for daily users
| - Aggressive integration of gambling content and betting odds disrupts the core sports experience
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| Requests | - Simplified import process for personal goal songs and custom audio files to enhance match atmosphere
| - Expanded integration with additional music streaming platforms beyond the current Apple Music dependency
| - | - Reversion to the previous widget layout to restore scrolling functionality and better team badge visibility
| - Expansion of league coverage to include niche sports like rugby and softball
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Authentic 32-team NHL horn library functions as a core retention mechanism
- Pressure-sensitive playback loop increases interaction time per session
| - Professional voice-over library functions as a high-margin transactional revenue moat
- SoundBoard Studio grid interface drives live-game retention
| - | - Proprietary attack-momentum visualization increases session depth
- 25+ sport coverage depth creates high switching costs
- Wear OS integration captures secondary-device engagement
| - High-frequency push notification engine drives daily habit
- Social chat rooms increase session duration via community network effects
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| Weaknesses | - $3.99 iOS entry barrier vs free Android version creates inconsistent user expectations
- UI bugs in custom team management tab hinder navigation
| - Audio playback latency during live games
- Subscription pricing model friction for legacy users
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap
| - | - Widget redesign reduces daily utility
- Intrusive ad placements trigger churn
- Perceived bias in player rating algorithms erodes trust
| - Betting-focused content disrupts core sports experience
- Notification deep-linking failures erode daily habit
- Technical instability post-update
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | free | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Steady | Intense | Intense | Active | Active | Intense | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~10d avg | 5 versions, ~7d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions |
