# ECHL vs CHL

The clearest difference is rating: ECHL at 2.6 against CHL's 2.0. ECHL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 41) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHL sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. ECHL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ECHL holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECHL has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 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 October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ECHL | CHL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echl/id480930244/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **18.1% of reviews** | 6.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECHL, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479889555) | [Canadian Hockey League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479076115) |

## What reviewers say

### ECHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echl/id480930244)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time scoring data, Complete box scores, Up-to-the-minute player stats, Past scores and future schedules, League standings, Player and goalie stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally works well
- 👍 Good for scores and standings
- 👍 Provides stats and articles
- 👍 Real-time game updates
- 👍 Works properly once in a while

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 App needs constant re-adding/reloading
- 🐛 Blank screens and unpopulated content
- 🐛 Outdated technology
- 🐛 Poor navigation and user-friendliness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes often
- App freezes
- App stops responding
- App hangs up
- App will not load

**Requested features**

- Modern updates with Apple features (widgets)
- Ability to listen to games
- Fix transaction feed
- Fix notification settings
- Add Apple Watch support


### CHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116)

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.

**Highlights:** Live scores and highlights, Team stats and standings, Breaking news and alerts, Personalized team updates, Merchandise purchasing, Official league event coverage

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

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023-24 WHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 OHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 QMJHL Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| OHL Daily Playoff Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| WHL Daily Playoff Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Playoff Daily Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 WHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 CHL Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| WHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Round 1 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 1 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 OHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 WHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2023-24 QMJHL Monthly Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 WHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Month Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| WHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| QMJHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| WHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| OHL Regular Season Pass | $69.99 | one-time |
| 23-24 CHL Playoff All Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 QMJHL Regular Season | $69.99 | one-time |
| CHL Regular Season All Access | $99.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 CHL Regular Season | $99.99 | one-time |
| CHL All Access incl. playoffs | $199.99 | one-time |
| CHL All Access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Restore playoff bracket visualization
- Add Chromecast and casting functionality
- Live Activities integration for iOS
- Away audio streaming option
- Calendar view for schedule (iCal downloadable)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ECHL free?

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

### Is CHL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ECHL or CHL?

ECHL is rated higher. ECHL averages 2.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while CHL averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ECHL or CHL have ads?

CHL shows ads; ECHL does not.

### Which is updated more often, ECHL or CHL?

ECHL ships an update every 4 months, and CHL every 3 months. Most recently, ECHL was updated on October 8, 2026 and CHL on October 15, 2026.

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