Comparison

HLTV vs My CS Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HLTV

Stay updated with Counter-Strike 2 through live scores, match schedules, and detailed player and team statistics. Receive instant notifications for your favorite teams and access the latest news, all in one comprehensive application.

Highlights
  • Live scores & results
  • Upcoming match calendar
  • Team & player stats
  • Counter-Strike news
  • Personalized match notifications
Features
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HLTV.org – CS2 Live Scores & Stats The official HLTV.org app is the ultimate companion for Counter-Strike 2 fans. Follow live CS2 matches, check match schedules, explore detailed player & team statistics, and get instant notifications when your favorite teams go live. • Live scores & results • Upcoming match calendar • Team & player stats • The latest Counter-Strike news • Personalized match notifications Everything Counter-Strike. One app.

About

My CS Events

Features
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Follow the tournaments you love. See how your favorite players stack up. My CS Events brings together top-tier Counter-Strike tournaments, player insights, and performance comparisons on IOS. Explore CS2 and CS:GO, plan for upcoming events, and revisit memorable performances—all in one clean app UI. FOLLOW THE ACTION • Explore S-Tier tournaments, from upcoming events to past results. • Browse tournament formats, match details, and team and player statistics. • Add confirmed event stages to your calendar and set event start reminders. • Get in-app alerts when event information changes. LOOK CLOSER AT THE PERFORMANCE • Discover Contrib, a different perspective on player performance informed by historical match statistics and team results. • Compare players with the 2D heatmap and explore teams through Radar analysis. • Follow the season through annual player rankings and performance trends. • Discover standout performances in Player Spotlight, find your favorite players, and save them for easy access. START EXPLORING FOR FREE Access every event included in the app, with event overviews, match details, team and player statistics, and Contrib scores. View the full default 2D heatmap and Radar visualizations, read the guides to understanding them, and preview selected annual content. GO DEEPER WITH MY CS EVENTS+ Explore more with an optional paid subscription: • Unlock interactive tools within 2D and Radar for deeper player and team comparisons. • Access complete annual rankings and trends across MY TOP 20, MY RANK, and TRENDING. Performance analysis uses the Contrib benchmark model. Monthly and annual subscriptions include the same Plus features. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account subscription settings. ABOUT MY CS EVENTS My CS Events is an independent app for exploring and analyzing Counter-Strike esports, based on publicly available factual event data. It is not affiliated with tournament organizers, teams, players, game publishers, or third-party data sources. Privacy Policy: https://mycsevents.cn/app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://mycsevents.cn/app/terms/

Screenshots

HLTV4 screens
My CS Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HLTV at none against My CS Events's 2. My CS Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My CS Events sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HLTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HLTV ships an update every 9 days, My CS Events every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HLTV versus My CS Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHLTVMy CS Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB406 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHLTV.org ApS浩然 徐

Bugs and requests

HLTV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

My CS Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HLTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

My CS Events

Subscriptions2
  • My CS Events+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • My CS Events+ Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is HLTV free?
HLTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My CS Events free?
My CS Events is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HLTV or My CS Events have ads?
HLTV shows ads; My CS Events does not.
Which is updated more often, HLTV or My CS Events?
HLTV ships an update every 9 days, and My CS Events every 2 days. Most recently, HLTV was updated on November 1, 2026 and My CS Events on October 28, 2026.

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