# HCV Player

> Watch animated ice hockey plays in 3D.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KID.HCVPLAYERmobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KID.HCVPLAYERmobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.KID.HCVPLAYERmobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CoachVision GmbH
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 10,463
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-16
- **First published:** 2017-06-04
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 147 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KID.HCVPLAYERmobile)
- **Website:** [http://www.hockeycoachvision.com](http://www.hockeycoachvision.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hockeycoachvision.com/privacy-policy/](https://hockeycoachvision.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

"HCV Player" is a mobile app that enables users to view and interact with animated ice hockey drills in 2D and 3D. It allows you to listen to audio commentary, watch from different player perspectives, and access various media files, including animations, videos, and pictures. You can import shared packages, read descriptions, and view line-ups and rosters, enhancing your understanding of tactical plays and skills in hockey.

## Rankings

- #555,423 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Users largely credit HCV Player with improving coaching workflows—easier practice planning, drill sharing, and appealing visuals that help athletes prepare. However, a sizable and repeated set of complaints centers on stability and UX: crashes on startup or during registration (including Pixel 6 on Android 13), freezing and unusable sessions, and confusing navigation (not intuitive, difficult to find practice plans, unclear drill loading, and exit flow). Account linking between coach and player apps is also problematic, with calls for a single login. Overall sentiment balances value for coaches with reliability/UX issues.

### Pros

- Improves coaching workflow: easier practice planning and drill sharing between coaches and athletes.
- Visually appealing visuals and drill animations that help athletes prepare.
- Positive overall impact on coaching experience, making the tool feel essential for some teams.
- Strong endorsement from coaches who find it valuable for practice planning.

### Cons

- Crashes on startup and during registration, with reports of device-specific issues (e.g., Pixel 6 on Android 13).
- Freezing and unusable sessions hindering consistent use.
- Confusing UI/UX and navigation, making it hard to find practice plans and load drills, plus unclear exit flow.
- Account/linking problems between coach and player apps, including separate emails or login requirements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KID.HCVPLAYERmobile)