# NHL vs Adler Mannheim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Adler Mannheim at none against NHL's 8. Adler Mannheim also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 36%). NHL's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Adler Mannheim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adler Mannheim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHL has 135K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of NHL's written reviews are positive against 58% of Adler Mannheim's.

NHL ships an update fortnightly, Adler Mannheim every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHL | Adler Mannheim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adler-mannheim/id1031513517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361327131) | [Betriebsgesellschaft der Multifunktionsarena Mannheim mbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031513516) |

## What reviewers say

### NHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stay up-to-date with the latest hockey season. Access advanced stats, live game updates, and comprehensive viewing information. Enjoy personalized notifications, highlights, and team-specific alerts.

**Highlights:** Advanced EDGE Stats and Data Visualizations, Live Activities for real-time game tracking, Comprehensive 'How to Watch' guide, Team and Player Search functionality, Breaking news and up-to-the-minute scores, Game Stories & video highlights, Goal Horn game alerts

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rogers NHL Live | $54.99 | one-time |
| Rogers Stanley Cup Playoffs Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| NHL LIVE™ Half season pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $69.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $94.99 | one-time |
| Rogers 2017-18 Annual | $109.99 | one-time |
| Rogers NHL Live | $109.99 | one-time |
| Rogers 2018-19 Early Bird | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable team icons
- 🚀 Provides great game and news updates
- 👍 Allows listening to home or away radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Buggy video playback
- 🔒 Inconsistent blackout policies
- 🐛 Glitchy interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Scores not updating properly
- Inability to watch live games due to unknown errors
- Incorrect time zone adjustments
- Inability to edit or delete brackets
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to download games for offline viewing
- More statistical and analytical features
- Improved video controls (e.g. period selection, better scrubbing)
- Ability to invite friends to leagues and brackets
- Better account management options


### Adler Mannheim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adler-mannheim/id1031513517)

Stay updated with the latest team news and engage with live match events. Participate in voting games for prizes and access exclusive content. This app offers a comprehensive fan experience with team overviews, mobile ordering, and more.

**Highlights:** Live Center updates, Coupon Center access, Voting games with prizes, Shoutbox for fan interaction, Event listings, Social Feeds, Notification Center, Adler Webradio, Team overview, Mobile Order functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHL free?

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

### Is Adler Mannheim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NHL or Adler Mannheim?

Adler Mannheim is rated higher. NHL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Adler Mannheim averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NHL or Adler Mannheim have ads?

NHL shows ads; Adler Mannheim does not.

### Which is updated more often, NHL or Adler Mannheim?

NHL ships an update fortnightly, and Adler Mannheim every 6 weeks. Most recently, NHL was updated on September 26, 2026 and Adler Mannheim on September 27, 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.*