ECHL vs CHL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECHL
Stay up-to-date with the premier 'AA' hockey league. Get real-time scoring, complete box scores, game summaries, and player statistics directly from each arena. Access past scores, future schedules, league standings, and detailed player and goalie stats.
- Real-time scoring data
- Complete box scores
- Up-to-the-minute player stats
- Past scores and future schedules
- League standings
- Player and goalie stats
Read full descriptionHide full description
The official mobile app of the ECHL - the premier 'AA' hockey league, featuring real-time scoring data direct from each arena. Follow every game in real time with complete box scores, game summary and up to the minute player stats. The ECHL app also features past Scores, future Schedules, Standings and both player and goalie stats.
CHL
Stay connected with all three major junior hockey leagues. Get live scores, game highlights, team stats, breaking news, and personalized alerts for your favorite teams. You can also purchase team merchandise directly through the app.
- Live scores and highlights
- Team stats and standings
- Breaking news and alerts
- Personalized team updates
- Merchandise purchasing
- Official league event coverage
Read full descriptionHide full description
The official app of the Canadian Hockey League features the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. The CHL App is your one-stop destination for live scores, highlights, stats, news, and everything you need to stay connected with your favourite teams across the leagues. App features: - Official App of the Memorial Cup, CHL USA Prospects Challenge and the CHL Import Draft. - Official destination for news, rosters, stats, standings, video, photos and more from around the league. - Follow your favourite team to receive tailored news and alerts straight to your device. - Purchase your favourite team merchandise - Notifications: Get notified on breaking news, game action, exclusive promotions and contests, and more. Official App of: The Western Hockey League (23 member clubs): Brandon Wheat Kings, Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Everett Silvertips, Kamloops Blazers, Kelowna Rockets, Wenatchee Wild, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers, Moose Jaw Warriors, Penticton Vees, Portland Winterhawks, Prince Albert Raiders, Prince George Cougars, Regina Pats, Red Deer Rebels, Saskatoon Blades, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, Swift Current Broncos, Tri-City Americans, Vancouver Giants, Victoria Royals The Ontario Hockey League (20 member clubs): Barrie Colts, Brampton Steelheads, Brantford Bulldogs, Erie Otters, Flint Firebirds, Guelph Storm, Kingston Frontenacs, Kitchener Rangers, London Knights, Niagara IceDogs, North Bay Battalion, Owen Sound Attack, Oshawa Generals, Ottawa 67’s, Peterborough Petes, Saginaw Spirit, Sarnia Sting, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Sudbury Wolves, Windsor Spitfires The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (18 member clubs): Baie-Comeau Drakkar, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Cape Breton Eagles, Charlottetown Islanders, Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Drummondville Voltigeurs, Gatineau Olympiques, Halifax Mooseheads, Moncton Wildcats, Newfoundland Regiment, Quebec Remparts, Rimouski Océanic, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Saint John Sea Dogs, Shawinigan Cataractes, Sherbrooke Phoenix, Val-D’Or Foreurs, Victoriaville Tigres
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECHL at none against CHL's 6. ECHL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (94 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CHL sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ECHL asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for ECHL against 2.6 for CHL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECHL has 94 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of ECHL's written reviews are positive against 6% of CHL's.
ECHL ships an update every 4 months, CHL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECHL | CHL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (94 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews — better | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECHL, Inc. | Canadian Hockey League |
Customer experience
ECHL
CHL
User reviews
ECHL
From 94 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Generally works well
- 👍 Good for scores and standings
- 👍 Provides stats and articles
- 👍 Real-time game updates
- 👍 Works properly once in a while
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 App needs constant re-adding/reloading
- 🐛 Blank screens and unpopulated content
- 🐛 Outdated technology
- 🐛 Poor navigation and user-friendliness
CHL
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface for following teams
- 🎮 Good way to catch up on games and highlights
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices (iPhone/iPad)
- 🎯 Customizable team preferences
- 📊 In-depth menus and drop-down options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent critical errors and crashes
- 📡 Constant connectivity issues despite internet connection
- 🔊 Audio problems - missing or nonexistent sound
- 📺 Apple TV app doesn't work or freezes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and perpetual wait states
Bugs and requests
ECHL
Reported bugs
27 issues- App crashes often
- App freezes
- App stops responding
- App hangs up
- App will not load
Show 22 moreShow fewer
- App opens once then won't open again
- Blank white screen after first use
- Articles populate with nothing
- Latest news comes up blank
- News articles coming up blank
- Transaction reports not working
- Scores do not update
- Cannot refresh page
- App crashes after 2-3 seconds
- Scores do not properly refresh
- Shows code for standings
- Update crashes on start up
- Error loading scores
- Doesn't show details page
- Roster page is blank
- Device not registered for notifications
- Voiceover accessibility issues
- Game updates not in order
- App doesn't remember selected team
- Bakersfield Condors team missing
- Orlando Solar Bears roster not loaded
- ECHL TV link directs to app download within app
Requested features
12 requests- Modern updates with Apple features (widgets)
- Ability to listen to games
- Fix transaction feed
- Fix notification settings
- Add Apple Watch support
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- Improve navigation and user experience
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Increase font size
- Default roster to current season
- Add favorite team scoring notifications
- Add game start notifications
- Add end of period score notifications
CHL
Reported bugs
19 issues- CHL schedule shows critical error
- App won't load or open at all
- Blank purple loading screen on startup
- App crashes when clicking on content
- No sound during game streams
Show 14 moreShow fewer
- Live stream starts one hour behind actual time
- Game content fails to load
- Persistent notifications that can't be cleared
- Subscription not recognized despite working on website
- Box scores and game details unavailable
- Scores page shows wrong dates
- Back button missing - forces return to home page
- App freezes during gameplay
- Disconnects and pauses during streams
- Blank pages throughout app
- Player roster won't load
- Notification badge won't clear
- App incompatible with Fire Stick audio
- Playoff package purchase fails at checkout
Requested features
16 requests- Restore playoff bracket visualization
- Add Chromecast and casting functionality
- Live Activities integration for iOS
- Away audio streaming option
- Calendar view for schedule (iCal downloadable)
Show 11 moreShow fewer
- Ability to favorite multiple teams
- Player profile links and detailed statistics
- Box score accessibility from scores page
- Historical game lookup (past weeks/months)
- Full transaction and trade information
- Referee and coaching staff information
- Player numbers display in rosters
- League-wide statistics and leaders
- Goal alerts with scorer and assist information
- Full-screen mode on mobile devices
- Simplified navigation similar to NHL app
In-app purchases
ECHL
No in-app purchases
CHL
- Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025$6.99
- 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass$6.99
- 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass$14.99
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- LHJMQ Ronde 3$14.99
- Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25$44.99
- 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass$44.99
