# AHL vs Phantoms365

The clearest difference is rating: Phantoms365 at 3.1 against AHL's 2.5. Phantoms365 also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 15%). AHL's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (194 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Phantoms365 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AHL has 194 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of AHL's written reviews are positive against 25% of Phantoms365's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AHL | Phantoms365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahl/id487503891/reviews) | **[3.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantoms365/id1163864478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 57 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [American Hockey League Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446757681) | [YinzCam Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332281948) |

## What reviewers say

### AHL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahl/id487503891)

Follow the American Hockey League with real-time scores, game summaries, and player statistics. Stream live and on-demand games directly within the app. Access past scores, future schedules, and team standings.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive app for following AHL
- 🚀 Decent performance when it works
- 💡 Ability to watch games live and on-demand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Outdated and clunky user interface
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of optimization for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between tabs

**Requested features**

- Allow following multiple favorite teams
- Add option to hide scores for on-demand viewing
- Implement landscape mode support
- Improve navigation and back button functionality
- Provide better customization options (e.g., team logos)


### Phantoms365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantoms365/id1163864478)

Stay connected with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Get breaking news, live scores, and listen to game broadcasts directly on your device. Never miss a moment of the action with this official team app.

**Highlights:** Breaking news updates, Live scores, Game broadcast audio, Team-related information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AHL free?

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

### Is Phantoms365 free?

Phantoms365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AHL or Phantoms365?

Phantoms365 is rated higher. AHL averages 2.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Phantoms365 averages 3.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do AHL or Phantoms365 have ads?

Neither AHL nor Phantoms365 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AHL or Phantoms365?

AHL ships an update every 4 months, and Phantoms365 every 4 months. Most recently, AHL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Phantoms365 on November 2, 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.*