# PLL vs The Box Lacrosse Channel

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLL at weekly against The Box Lacrosse Channel's every 4 months. PLL also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 7). The Box Lacrosse Channel's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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 — 4.9 for PLL against 5.0 for The Box Lacrosse Channel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLL has 4.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PLL's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Box Lacrosse Channel's.

PLL ships an update weekly, The Box Lacrosse Channel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLL | The Box Lacrosse Channel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pll/id1618489206/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-box-lacrosse-channel/id1660236021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 164 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Premier Lacrosse League, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593807121) | [CASTIFY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661461092) |

## What reviewers say

### PLL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pll/id1618489206)

Follow professional lacrosse with live scores, stats, and highlights. Engage with exclusive content, participate in fantasy leagues, and join fan discussions. Build your fan status to unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Live scores and stats, Game highlights, Fantasy league participation, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Fan discussion forums, Fan status and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great way to follow PLL
- 💡 Engaging features like fantasy and predictions
- 🚀 Convenient one-stop shop for PLL content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🐛 Bugs with fantasy and leaderboards
- 🐛 Accessibility issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view past seasons
- Fantasy team and predictions not working properly
- Inability to change favorite team without being logged out

**Requested features**

- Live streaming of games
- More customization options
- Improved search and player tracking
- Alternative sign-up options besides email


### The Box Lacrosse Channel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-box-lacrosse-channel/id1660236021)

Stream live and on-demand box lacrosse games from amateur and youth leagues across the US and Canada. Access exclusive content like podcasts, coaching tips, and gear reviews. Enjoy high-quality video on your TV, computer, or phone.

**Highlights:** Live box lacrosse game streaming, Amateur and youth league coverage, Podcasts and coaching tips, Gear reviews, High-quality video streaming, Multi-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLL free?

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

### Is The Box Lacrosse Channel free?

The Box Lacrosse Channel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PLL or The Box Lacrosse Channel?

The Box Lacrosse Channel is rated higher. PLL averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while The Box Lacrosse Channel averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do PLL or The Box Lacrosse Channel have ads?

Both PLL and The Box Lacrosse Channel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLL or The Box Lacrosse Channel?

PLL ships an update weekly, and The Box Lacrosse Channel every 4 months. Most recently, PLL was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Box Lacrosse Channel on October 9, 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.*