# NHL vs NESN 360

The clearest difference is rating: NHL at 4.7 against NESN 360's 2.5. NHL also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 5%) and ratings volume (135K vs 1.6K). NESN 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. NESN 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

NHL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHL has 135K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of NHL's written reviews are positive against 5% of NESN 360's.

NHL ships an update fortnightly, NESN 360 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHL | NESN 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669/reviews)** | [2.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesn-360/id1218490839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **35.2% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361327131) | [NESN](https://appshunter.io/developer/387404741) |

## 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


### NESN 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesn-360/id1218490839)

Stream live games from the Red Sox, Bruins, and other New England sports leagues. Enjoy on-the-go viewing, 4K HDR streaming, and interactive features like stats and standings. Access exclusive shows and control live playback.

**Highlights:** Live Red Sox and Bruins games, On-the-go viewing, 24/7 live NESN and NESN+ access, 4K HDR Streaming, Live player with stats and standings, Screen Mirroring to Smart TV, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind live games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to live sports streaming
- 📺 Good video quality
- 🔌 Minimal buffering
- 👍 Thorough statistical views
- 🌟 Awesome way to stream live Bruins and Red Sox games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Advertisements play at significantly higher volume
- 🤯 Constant buffering and freezing issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔒 Frequent sign-in issues
- 🚫 Blackout restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during games
- Syncing issues between audio and video
- Inconsistent location detection
- Inability to log in or authenticate TV provider

**Requested features**

- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay functionality
- Allow watching from the beginning or resuming where left off
- Hide scores on the home screen
- Provide more comprehensive team/league coverage beyond just games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHL free?

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

### Is NESN 360 free?

NESN 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NHL or NESN 360?

NHL is rated higher. NHL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while NESN 360 averages 2.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do NHL or NESN 360 have ads?

Both NHL and NESN 360 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NHL or NESN 360?

NHL ships an update fortnightly, and NESN 360 every 5 weeks. Most recently, NHL was updated on October 18, 2026 and NESN 360 on October 16, 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.*