Comparison

KHL vs Skill

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

Head to head
About

KHL

Access official Kontinental Hockey League content with live game broadcasts of key moments and swift information updates. This user-friendly app offers a new interface for a convenient hockey experience.

Highlights
  • Live broadcasts of key moments
  • Swift info updates
  • New user-friendly interface
  • Official league content
  • Latest news
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The Kontinental hockey league official application. The app is convenient and user-friendly, with a new interface, swift info updates, and live broadcasts of key moments from games. We make all these improvements to KHL apps just for you, so stay tuned for the latest news You can send any requests and comments to app@khl.ru. Terms of use: https://video.khl.ru/page/agreement?locale=en

About

Skill

Track your skiing and snowboarding progress with detailed statistics, including speed, distance, and lift/rest times. Compete with friends and other riders globally or by resort, and explore new areas with an interactive resort map. Find official pistes and connect with friends on the slopes.

Highlights
  • GPS trail tracking
  • Detailed speed and distance statistics
  • Automatic lift and rest detection
  • Real-time friend tracking and chat
  • Global and resort-specific leaderboards
  • Ski resort map with piste information
Features
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Skill: Ski Tracker & Snowboard Track every ski and snowboard session with Skill. Its GPS tracker automatically records your rides, speed, lifts, breaks and routes — even without an internet connection. Review detailed stats, follow your progress and compete with other riders. Just open the app and put your phone in your pocket. With Skill, you can: * Record detailed stats, even offline * Save your ski and snowboard tracks * Track your speed and distance * Explore ski maps and discover resorts * Find official resort pistes * Compare your stats with friends and other riders SHOW YOUR SKILL TO YOUR FRIENDS Add friends in Skill to see their location on the ski map in real time. If you need to meet up on the mountain, use the GPS map to find them. You can also message friends in the app’s chat, so you can stay in touch without switching apps. COMPETE WITH RIDERS IN REAL TIME Record your stats on the slopes and see how you rank among friends and riders worldwide or at a specific resort. Compare your: * Maximum speed * Total distance * Best time on a resort piste Check the rankings throughout the season, see how your skiing and snowboarding compare, and set a new goal for your next ride. EXPLORE SKI RESORTS Browse resorts around the world, explore ski maps and find official pistes. Whether you’re an experienced skier or a first-time snowboarder, Skill helps you discover new places to ride and keep track of your progress.

Screenshots

KHL4 screens
Skill4 screens

Verdict

The call

KHL and Skill both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Skill's written reviews are positive against 36% of KHL's. Skill also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). KHL's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 83). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. KHL sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Skill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for KHL against 4.8 for Skill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KHL has 1.9K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of KHL's written reviews are positive against 78% of Skill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, Skill every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KHL versus Skill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKHLSkill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better4.8 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better83
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB369 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperКХЛRuslan Viktorovich Zaviyalov IP

Customer experience

KHL

All ratings1,932 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative50.9%

Skill

All ratings84 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

KHL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable notifications
  • Geo-blocking issues for international users

Requested features

4 requests
  • English language option
  • Hide scores feature
  • More stats and game details
  • KHL merchandise store integration

Skill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

KHL

Subscriptions6
  • One club subscription3 variants$3.991 Month
  • All clubs subscription2 variants$4.991 Month
  • One club subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Season pass (one club)$14.991 Year
  • Season pass (one club)$22.991 Year
  • Season pass (all games)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Game stream$0.99
7 purchases

Skill

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - One Month3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • PRO-One Month$17.991 Month
  • PRO - One Year3 Days trial$18.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • PRO-One Year$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • PRO - One Day2 variants$1.99
  • PRO - One Week$1.99
  • PRO - One Week$7.99

Questions

Is KHL free?
KHL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skill free?
Skill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KHL or Skill?
KHL is rated higher. KHL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Skill averages 4.8 from 83 ratings.
Do KHL or Skill have ads?
KHL shows ads; Skill does not.
Which is updated more often, KHL or Skill?
KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, and Skill every 6 days. Most recently, KHL was updated on November 10, 2026 and Skill on November 11, 2026.

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