# CHL vs OceanTracking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OceanTracking at none against CHL's 41. OceanTracking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). CHL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHL sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. OceanTracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHL ships an update every 3 months, OceanTracking every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHL | OceanTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canadian Hockey League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479076115) | [Solustop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372858376) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023-24 WHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 OHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 QMJHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| OHL Daily Playoff Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| WHL Daily Playoff Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Playoff Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 WHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 CHL Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| WHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Round 1 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 1 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 OHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 WHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 QMJHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 WHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| WHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| WHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| OHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| 23-24 CHL Playoff All Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Regular Season | $69.99 | one-time |
| CHL Regular Season All Access | $99.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 CHL Regular Season | $99.99 | one-time |
| CHL All Access incl. playoffs | $199.99 | one-time |
| CHL All Access | $199.99 | 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)


### OceanTracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceantracking/id6480127875)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHL free?

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

### Is OceanTracking free?

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

### Do CHL or OceanTracking have ads?

CHL shows ads; OceanTracking does not.

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

CHL ships an update every 3 months, and OceanTracking every 21 months. Most recently, CHL was updated on October 19, 2026 and OceanTracking on October 16, 2026.

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