# KHL vs Альфа

The clearest difference is rating: KHL at 4.8 against Альфа's 3.5. KHL also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 26) and review sentiment (40% vs 27%). Альфа's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Альфа asks for nothing beyond the download.

KHL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KHL has 1.9K ratings behind it against 26, 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 27% of Альфа's.

KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, Альфа every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KHL | Альфа |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khl/id455938766/reviews)** | [3.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id972560742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **39.9% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [КХЛ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260738217) | [RFPL, NP](https://appshunter.io/developer/972560741) |

## 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


### Альфа

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id972560742)

Stay updated with Russia's premier football league. Access match schedules, standings, live results, news, photos, videos, and detailed team and player statistics.

**Highlights:** Match calendar, Tournament standings, Live results and events, Premier League news, Photos and videos, Team and player statistics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KHL free?

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

### Is Альфа free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KHL or Альфа?

KHL is rated higher. KHL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Альфа averages 3.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do KHL or Альфа have ads?

KHL shows ads; Альфа does not.

### Which is updated more often, KHL or Альфа?

KHL ships an update every 5 weeks, and Альфа every 3 weeks. Most recently, KHL was updated on October 30, 2026 and Альфа on October 29, 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.*