# NHL vs NASCAR MOBILE

NHL and NASCAR MOBILE both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of NASCAR MOBILE's written reviews are positive against 35% of NHL's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHL sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and NASCAR MOBILE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NHL against 4.7 for NASCAR MOBILE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 196K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of NHL's written reviews are positive against 63% of NASCAR MOBILE's.

NHL ships an update fortnightly, NASCAR MOBILE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHL | NASCAR MOBILE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhl/id465092669/reviews) | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nascar-mobile/id552764013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135K | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#52** |
| Size | 158 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361327131) | [NASCAR Digital Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/551680834) |

## What reviewers say

### NHL

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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


### NASCAR MOBILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nascar-mobile/id552764013)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience NASCAR like never before with real-time race data, live audio, exclusive video, and fantasy tools. Follow every lap, track drivers, and engage with interactive features for all levels of fans.

**Highlights:** Real-time race tracking, Live driver and crew chief audio, Exclusive video content, NASCAR Fantasy Live games, Augmented Reality strategy explanations, Historical race replays, Race weekend schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Existing 2013 Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Existing 2014 Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| NASCAR MOBILE 2015 Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| NASCAR MOBILE 2016 Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| NASCAR MOBILE 2018 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR MOBILE Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR Mobile 2020 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR Mobile 2021 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR Mobile 2024 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR Mobile Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| NASCAR Mobile 2025 Full Season | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for NASCAR fans
- 👍 Helpful for keeping up with races
- 👍 Useful for UK-based fans
- 👍 Provides live updates and stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Lack of live video/audio features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Leaderboard and scanner not syncing with TV broadcast
- Difficulty navigating and finding information

**Requested features**

- Bring back in-car cameras and scanner audio
- Improve app stability and performance
- Add more historical data and statistics
- Allow customization of favorite drivers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHL free?

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

### Is NASCAR MOBILE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NHL or NASCAR MOBILE?

NASCAR MOBILE is rated higher. NHL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while NASCAR MOBILE averages 4.7 from 196K ratings.

### Do NHL or NASCAR MOBILE have ads?

Both NHL and NASCAR MOBILE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NHL or NASCAR MOBILE?

NHL ships an update fortnightly, and NASCAR MOBILE every 2 weeks. Most recently, NHL was updated on October 30, 2026 and NASCAR MOBILE on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NHL or NASCAR MOBILE?

NHL currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and NASCAR MOBILE at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*