# AHL vs KnightTime+

The clearest difference is rating: KnightTime+ at 4.4 against AHL's 2.5. KnightTime+ also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). AHL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KnightTime+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. AHL asks for nothing beyond the download.

KnightTime+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KnightTime+ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 194, 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 39% of KnightTime+'s.

AHL ships an update every 4 months, KnightTime+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AHL | KnightTime+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahl/id487503891/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighttime-plus/id6463652740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 57 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Hockey League Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446757681) | [Vegas Golden Knights](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704710928) |

## 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)


### KnightTime+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighttime-plus/id6463652740)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This subscription streaming service offers live broadcasts of locally aired Vegas Golden Knights games and exclusive bonus content. It's designed for dedicated fans seeking a comprehensive source for team-related media, accessible across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Live game broadcasts, Exclusive bonus content, Multi-device access, Subscription-based streaming, Team-specific content

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Single Game Pass | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 👍 Great for local fans
- 💡 Holistic VGK experience
- 🚀 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy casting and login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable geo-location detection
- 🐛 Lacking basic features (rewind, pause, full-screen)
- 💰 Poor value for money

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to re-login
- Freezing and buffering issues during live games
- Incorrect geo-location detection locking out users
- Inconsistent video and audio sync
- Inability to resume from paused state

**Requested features**

- Ability to rewind and start games from the beginning
- Improved casting and login experience
- More reliable geo-location detection
- Additional viewing options (e.g., picture-in-picture, split-screen)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AHL free?

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

### Is KnightTime+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AHL or KnightTime+?

KnightTime+ is rated higher. AHL averages 2.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while KnightTime+ averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do AHL or KnightTime+ have ads?

Neither AHL nor KnightTime+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AHL or KnightTime+?

AHL ships an update every 4 months, and KnightTime+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, AHL was updated on October 23, 2026 and KnightTime+ on October 22, 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.*