# HLTV vs Playbase

The clearest difference is ads: Playbase at none against HLTV's shown. Playbase also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 38%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HLTV's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HLTV against 4.8 for Playbase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HLTV has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of HLTV's written reviews are positive against 65% of Playbase's.

HLTV ships an update every 10 days, Playbase weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HLTV | Playbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hltv-cs2-matches-and-coverage/id1078945675/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbase/id6754344676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HLTV.org ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078945674) | [GALS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390392247) |

## What reviewers say

### HLTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hltv-cs2-matches-and-coverage/id1078945675)

Stay updated with live scores, schedules, and detailed statistics for Counter-Strike 2 matches. Get instant notifications for your favorite teams and access the latest news. Everything you need for CS2 in one place.

**Highlights:** Live scores and results, Upcoming match calendar, Team and player statistics, Latest Counter-Strike news, Personalized match notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for following CS:GO events
- 👍 Good interface design
- 🚀 Quick access to match stats and news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Scores and live updates not updating properly
- 🔍 Lack of detailed statistics and features compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, unable to sign in
- App crashing on startup or when opening matches
- Scores and live updates not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Add headshot statistics
- Implement HLTV Fantasy feature
- Improve live match viewing experience
- Bring back team/player profile pages and rankings
- Add a refresh button or pull-to-refresh functionality


### Playbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbase/id6754344676)

Discover and organize sports activities like football, tennis, and basketball. Find venues, connect with teammates, and track your sports schedule. It's a social hub for active individuals who enjoy sports as a community experience.

**Highlights:** Search sports venues by city and sport, Create custom sports events, Find teammates for games, Track event schedule and history, View detailed venue information, Subscribe to favorite sports for event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HLTV free?

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

### Is Playbase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HLTV or Playbase?

Playbase is rated higher. HLTV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Playbase averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do HLTV or Playbase have ads?

HLTV shows ads; Playbase does not.

### Which is updated more often, HLTV or Playbase?

HLTV ships an update every 10 days, and Playbase weekly. Most recently, HLTV was updated on October 22, 2026 and Playbase on October 14, 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.*