# AlbertaRELM vs CHL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlbertaRELM at 59% against CHL's 6%. AlbertaRELM also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHL sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. AlbertaRELM asks for nothing beyond the download.

AlbertaRELM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of AlbertaRELM's written reviews are positive against 6% of CHL's.

AlbertaRELM ships an update every 6 weeks, CHL every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlbertaRELM | CHL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albertarelm/id1478240235/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 6.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RA Outdoors, LLC, d/b/a Aspira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351637760) | [Canadian Hockey League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479076115) |

## What reviewers say

### AlbertaRELM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albertarelm/id1478240235)

Manage your official hunting and fishing licenses from the Government of Alberta. Store, present, and verify your licenses conveniently on your mobile device. Future updates will include harvest and effort reporting.

**Highlights:** Manage hunting and fishing licenses digitally, Present licenses for field verification, Store all your licenses in one place, Future harvest and effort reporting integration, Official Government of Alberta app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient digital copy
- 👍 Good for licenses and regs
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Handy app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot complete purchases
- 🐛 Cannot sign in
- 🐛 Network connection errors
- 🐛 App not starting after update
- 🐛 Cannot update app

**Reported bugs**

- Won't let me complete any purchases
- Haven't been able to purchase a single thing since update
- Keeps telling me it's encountered an error
- Keeps saying there is no network connection and I can't sign in
- Says there is an update but when you install the app, it will not start

**Requested features**

- Allow in-app license purchases
- Filter harvest reports by draw points
- Include harvest reports, hunter success/effort tables
- Scan tags via barcode
- Show acronym definitions before use


### CHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116)

Stay connected with all three major junior hockey leagues. Get live scores, game highlights, team stats, breaking news, and personalized alerts for your favorite teams. You can also purchase team merchandise directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Live scores and highlights, Team stats and standings, Breaking news and alerts, Personalized team updates, Merchandise purchasing, Official league event coverage

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface for following teams
- 🎮 Good way to catch up on games and highlights
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices (iPhone/iPad)
- 🎯 Customizable team preferences
- 📊 In-depth menus and drop-down options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent critical errors and crashes
- 📡 Constant connectivity issues despite internet connection
- 🔊 Audio problems - missing or nonexistent sound
- 📺 Apple TV app doesn't work or freezes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and perpetual wait states

**Reported bugs**

- CHL schedule shows critical error
- App won't load or open at all
- Blank purple loading screen on startup
- App crashes when clicking on content
- No sound during game streams

**Requested features**

- Restore playoff bracket visualization
- Add Chromecast and casting functionality
- Live Activities integration for iOS
- Away audio streaming option
- Calendar view for schedule (iCal downloadable)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlbertaRELM free?

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

### Is CHL free?

CHL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlbertaRELM or CHL?

AlbertaRELM is rated higher. AlbertaRELM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CHL averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do AlbertaRELM or CHL have ads?

CHL shows ads; AlbertaRELM does not.

### Which is updated more often, AlbertaRELM or CHL?

AlbertaRELM ships an update every 6 weeks, and CHL every 3 months. Most recently, AlbertaRELM was updated on November 11, 2026 and CHL on November 11, 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.*