ECHL vs Grand Rapids Griffins
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
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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.
Grand Rapids Griffins
Stay connected with your favorite hockey team through their official app. Get live game stats, listen to audio broadcasts, and access team news and exclusive videos. Purchase tickets directly within the app to catch all the action live.
- Live in-game stats
- Live game audio broadcasts
- Player and team stats
- Team news and updates
- Exclusive videos
- In-app ticketing
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Welcome to the official app for the Grand Rapids Griffins – the proud AHL affiliate of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings! Immerse yourself in the world of your favorite team with our redesigned mobile app. Experience a new level of connection with the Griffins through up-to-the-minute features designed to keep you engaged and informed. Key Features: 1. Live In-Game Stats: Dive into the excitement with real-time, comprehensive stats during every gripping game. From goals and assists to penalties and saves, stay in the know and never miss a beat of the action. 2. Listen to Live Games: Can't make it to the arena? No worries! Tune in to live game audio broadcasts and passionately cheer on the Griffins from anywhere. Feel the energy of the arena, all from the convenience of your device. 3. Player Leaderboards and Team Stats: Delve into the numbers that define greatness. Track your favorite players' performances throughout the season, explore their stats, and discover who's leading the team in goals, assists, and more. 4. News and Updates: Stay ahead of the game! Receive the latest news, injury reports, trade rumors, and exclusive team updates straight to your device. Stay informed and be the first to know with our dedicated news section. 5. Exclusive Videos: Relive the unforgettable moments and catch up on highlights with a curated selection of videos. Enjoy game recaps, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage, bringing you closer to the heart of the team. 6. In-App Ticketing: Don't miss a minute of the live action! Secure your seats directly through the Grand Rapids Griffins app. Easily purchase tickets to upcoming games and be ready to create lasting memories cheering on the team in person. Go Griffins!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grand Rapids Griffins at 3.6 against ECHL's 2.6. Grand Rapids Griffins also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 18%). ECHL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grand Rapids Griffins holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of ECHL's written reviews are positive against 36% of Grand Rapids Griffins's.
ECHL ships an update every 4 months, Grand Rapids Griffins every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECHL | Grand Rapids Griffins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (94 ratings) | 3.6 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | 36.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECHL, Inc. | Grand Rapids Griffins |
Customer experience
ECHL
Grand Rapids Griffins
Bugs and requests
ECHL
Reported bugs
27 issues- App crashes often
- App freezes
- App stops responding
- App hangs up
- App will not load
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- 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
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- 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
Grand Rapids Griffins
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ECHL
No in-app purchases
Grand Rapids Griffins
No in-app purchases
Questions
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