Comparison

CHL vs RocketFAN

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

Head to head

CHL

WHL/OHL/QMJHL - Scores, News +

Free

⚽ Sports

★ 2.65 ratingsView app →

RocketFAN

Kelowna Rockets News & Stream

Free

⚽ Sports

No ratingsView app →

About

CHL

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

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The official app of the Canadian Hockey League features the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. The CHL App is your one-stop destination for live scores, highlights, stats, news, and everything you need to stay connected with your favourite teams across the leagues. App features: - Official App of the Memorial Cup, CHL USA Prospects Challenge and the CHL Import Draft. - Official destination for news, rosters, stats, standings, video, photos and more from around the league. - Follow your favourite team to receive tailored news and alerts straight to your device. - Purchase your favourite team merchandise - Notifications: Get notified on breaking news, game action, exclusive promotions and contests, and more. Official App of: The Western Hockey League (23 member clubs): Brandon Wheat Kings, Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Everett Silvertips, Kamloops Blazers, Kelowna Rockets, Wenatchee Wild, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers, Moose Jaw Warriors, Penticton Vees, Portland Winterhawks, Prince Albert Raiders, Prince George Cougars, Regina Pats, Red Deer Rebels, Saskatoon Blades, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, Swift Current Broncos, Tri-City Americans, Vancouver Giants, Victoria Royals The Ontario Hockey League (20 member clubs): Barrie Colts, Brampton Steelheads, Brantford Bulldogs, Erie Otters, Flint Firebirds, Guelph Storm, Kingston Frontenacs, Kitchener Rangers, London Knights, Niagara IceDogs, North Bay Battalion, Owen Sound Attack, Oshawa Generals, Ottawa 67’s, Peterborough Petes, Saginaw Spirit, Sarnia Sting, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Sudbury Wolves, Windsor Spitfires The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (18 member clubs): Baie-Comeau Drakkar, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Cape Breton Eagles, Charlottetown Islanders, Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Drummondville Voltigeurs, Gatineau Olympiques, Halifax Mooseheads, Moncton Wildcats, Newfoundland Regiment, Quebec Remparts, Rimouski Océanic, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Saint John Sea Dogs, Shawinigan Cataractes, Sherbrooke Phoenix, Val-D’Or Foreurs, Victoriaville Tigres

About

RocketFAN

Features

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The RocketFAN app delivers everything a fanwould want all in one app! Catch every Kelowna Rockets home and road game all season including the playoffs! Don’t miss a moment of the action with game replays, podcasts, news and team happenings. Catch weekly coaches and player programs,links to team schedules, game tickets and awhole lot more! App Features: Livestream: Live broadcast of every home and road game, regular season and playoffs. Replays: You won’t miss a minute with game replays after they aired. Latest News: Stay up to speed on everything Rockets with the latest news and team happenings. Read stories, watch video and listen to audio all about the Kelowna Rockets. Podcasts & More: Catch Regan’s Rant, coach shows and a whole lot more about your favorite team, the Kelowna Rockets!

Screenshots

CHL4 screens

RocketFAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RocketFAN at none against CHL's 6. RocketFAN also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. CHL sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RocketFAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHL ships an update every 3 months, RocketFAN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

CHL versus RocketFAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CHL	RocketFAN
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.6 (5 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	6.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple TV	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17.0	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	91 MB	39 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Canadian Hockey League	Pattison Media Ltd.

Bugs and requests

CHL

Reported bugs

19 issues

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

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Live stream starts one hour behind actual time
Game content fails to load
Persistent notifications that can't be cleared
Subscription not recognized despite working on website
Box scores and game details unavailable
Scores page shows wrong dates
Back button missing - forces return to home page
App freezes during gameplay
Disconnects and pauses during streams
Blank pages throughout app
Player roster won't load
Notification badge won't clear
App incompatible with Fire Stick audio
Playoff package purchase fails at checkout

Requested features

16 requests

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

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Ability to favorite multiple teams
Player profile links and detailed statistics
Box score accessibility from scores page
Historical game lookup (past weeks/months)
Full transaction and trade information
Referee and coaching staff information
Player numbers display in rosters
League-wide statistics and leaders
Goal alerts with scorer and assist information
Full-screen mode on mobile devices
Simplified navigation similar to NHL app

RocketFAN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CHL

One-time6

Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025$6.99
2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass$6.99
2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass$14.99

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LHJMQ Ronde 3$14.99
Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25$44.99
2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass$44.99

None

RocketFAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHL free?

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

Is RocketFAN free?

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

Do CHL or RocketFAN have ads?

Both CHL and RocketFAN show ads.

Which is updated more often, CHL or RocketFAN?

CHL ships an update every 3 months, and RocketFAN every 6 weeks. Most recently, CHL was updated on November 3, 2026 and RocketFAN on October 27, 2026.