# BetterPuck: Pickup Hockey

> Organized pickup hockey on demand — two goalies and a ref guaranteed

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.betterpuck.betterpuck\_app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.betterpuck.betterpuck_app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.betterpuck.betterpuck_app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** BetterPuck Inc.
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 221
- **Version:** 1.0.84
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2025-12-10
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 160 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterpuck.betterpuck_app)
- **Website:** [https://betterpuck.com/](https://betterpuck.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://betterpuck.com/terms-service-privacy/#privacy](https://betterpuck.com/terms-service-privacy/#privacy)

## Description

BetterPuck is the app for organized pickup hockey on demand. Play solo, with a group, or fully private games. We guarantee two goalies and a ref.<br><br>Queue for Matchmaking and we&#39;ll build your game. Just tell us when, where, and who you want to play with, we make it easy to coordinate with friends.<br><br>RISK FREE<br>You don’t have to rent ice or collect any money. We handle all of it.<br><br>MATCHMAKING WITH FRIENDS<br>Set your availability windows on the calendar. Then, your friends pick their availability within those windows. Once enough players, goalies, and a ref are locked in, we confirm your game.<br><br>GAME GUARANTEE<br>Each game has a ref and two goalies or everyone gets their game credits back to play again.<br><br>PACE LEVELS<br>Five skill tiers keep games fair, from  to former junior, college, and pro players.<br><br>PAY PER GAME<br>No commitment required. You only pay for games you actually play.<br><br>GAME TYPES<br>Public Casual Games (Paces 1-3)<br>Public Competitive Games (Paces 3-5)<br>Private Games (Organizers play free)<br><br>GOALIES AND REFS GET PAID<br>Goalies earn $50 per game. Refs earn a $75 base rate plus bonuses (up to $101 total). Both set their own availability and join games on their own schedule.<br><br>Currently live across the GTA, including a municipal partnership with the City of Brampton, with more rinks coming.<br><br>BetterPuck is for all players 18 and up.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.betterpuck.betterpuck_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.betterpuck.betterpuck_app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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