# NHL vs Vikazimut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vikazimut at 100% against NHL's 35%. Vikazimut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NHL's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NHL ships an update fortnightly, Vikazimut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHL | Vikazimut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361327131) | [ASSOCIATION VIK'AZIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571112579) |

## What reviewers say

### NHL

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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


### Vikazimut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikazimut/id1571112577)

This app facilitates orienteering by replacing traditional maps and compasses. It allows users to navigate using a map, validate checkpoints via QR code or GPS, and provides post-course analysis of routes and statistics. It offers both race and walk modes, with the latter providing real-time positioning and cultural information.

**Highlights:** Digital map and compass replacement, QR code or GPS checkpoint validation, Route retrospective analysis, Total time and split time statistics, Real-time GPS positioning in walk mode, Cultural information at checkpoints

**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 Vikazimut free?

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

### Do NHL or Vikazimut have ads?

NHL shows ads; Vikazimut does not.

### Which is updated more often, NHL or Vikazimut?

NHL ships an update fortnightly, and Vikazimut monthly. Most recently, NHL was updated on October 19, 2026 and Vikazimut on October 8, 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.*