# SQUASHTV vs Play at Nicol

The clearest difference is ads: Play at Nicol at none against SQUASHTV's shown. Play at Nicol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SQUASHTV's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Play at Nicol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQUASHTV has 278 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SQUASHTV ships an update every 4 weeks, Play at Nicol every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQUASHTV | Play at Nicol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squashtv/id1629358131/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-at-nicol/id6467448983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Professional Squash Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/558499060) | [PBC Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555133219) |

## What reviewers say

### SQUASHTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squashtv/id1629358131)

Stream live professional squash matches from the PSA World Tour. Access full match replays, extended highlights, and exclusive content. Follow top players competing in spectacular global locations.

**Highlights:** Live tournament coverage, Full match replays, Extended highlights, Thousands of historical matches, Exclusive premium content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Comprehensive coverage of major tournaments
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing
- ⭐ High-quality squash content and highlights
- 🌍 Global access to live matches and replays
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent casting failures (AirPlay, Chromecast, Google TV)
- 🐛 Video-only playback issues when casting (audio only)
- 🐛 Constant logout issues during playback
- 🐛 Video buffering and freezing problems
- 🐛 Audio/video sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- AirPlay casting only plays audio, no video
- Chromecast frequently glitches and disconnects
- Google TV app requires daily login
- Video and audio out of sync
- App freezes and won't load videos

**Requested features**

- Native Apple TV app
- Native Amazon Fire Stick app
- Resume playback from last watched position
- Watch history and progress tracking
- Player profiles and statistics


### Play at Nicol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-at-nicol/id6467448983)

Easily book courts and explore sports programs. Get 24/7 customer support and stay updated with club notifications. A streamlined way to engage with your sports community.

**Highlights:** Simplified booking process, 24/7 Customer Support, Live chat, Club Notifications, Communication tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQUASHTV free?

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

### Is Play at Nicol free?

Play at Nicol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SQUASHTV or Play at Nicol?

Play at Nicol is rated higher. SQUASHTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Play at Nicol averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SQUASHTV or Play at Nicol have ads?

SQUASHTV shows ads; Play at Nicol does not.

### Which is updated more often, SQUASHTV or Play at Nicol?

SQUASHTV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Play at Nicol every 2 months. Most recently, SQUASHTV was updated on November 7, 2026 and Play at Nicol on November 3, 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.*