# KHL vs Kicks Contest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kicks Contest at 94% against KHL's 40%. Kicks Contest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). KHL's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KHL sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Kicks Contest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kicks Contest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KHL has 1.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of KHL's written reviews are positive against 94% of Kicks Contest's.

KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, Kicks Contest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KHL | Kicks Contest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khl/id455938766/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicks-contest/id6768534340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [КХЛ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260738217) | [Aleksandr Krasnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896582528) |

## What reviewers say

### KHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khl/id455938766)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One club subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| All clubs subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| One club subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Season pass (one club) | $14.99 | per year |
| Season pass (one club) | $19.99 | per year |
| Season pass (one club) | $22.99 | per year |
| Season pass (all games) | $29.99 | per year |
| Season pass (all games) | $34.99 | per year |
| Game stream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season pass (one club) | $25.99 | one-time |
| Season pass (all games) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏒 Great app for KHL hockey
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🇷🇺 Helpful for Russian-speaking users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lack of English language support
- 🔌 Streaming issues and video playback problems
- 📢 No English commentary
- 🛒 Subscription and purchasing issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- English language option
- Hide scores feature
- More stats and game details
- KHL merchandise store integration


### Kicks Contest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicks-contest/id6768534340)

This app helps reduce injury risk and improve athletic performance by providing expert shoe selection based on individual parameters. It also features a social network for sneaker enthusiasts to share reviews, chat, and build a virtual collection.

**Highlights:** Injury risk reduction, Improved athletic performance, Expert shoe selection, Virtual sneaker collection, Social community, User reviews and chat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KHL free?

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

### Is Kicks Contest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KHL or Kicks Contest?

Kicks Contest is rated higher. KHL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Kicks Contest averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do KHL or Kicks Contest have ads?

KHL shows ads; Kicks Contest does not.

### Which is updated more often, KHL or Kicks Contest?

KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kicks Contest every 9 days. Most recently, KHL was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kicks Contest on October 17, 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.*