Comparison

CurlingSimulator vs CHL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CurlingSimulator

Experience the strategic sport of curling on your iPhone and iPad. Plan and execute shots, playing against computer opponents with adjustable difficulty. Experiment with physics to master the game.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Manual and automatic shot delivery
  • Computer opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Single shot or full game modes
  • Experiment with physics constants
Features
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Curling is a sport in which heavy granite stones are slid across a sheet of ice toward a target. The sport is played between two teams, each consisting of four players who all take turns delivering the stones. Curling was first played in medieval Scotland, and is now an Olympic sport. Curling is often referred to as "chess on ice", because in addition to the physical aspects of the sport, the strategy of placement of the stones is extremely important. The CurlingSimulator is a simulator of the sport for the iPhone and iPad. Players can plan their shots and deliver the stones either automatically or manually. Either team can be setup as a computer opponent. The level of difficulty for human players can be set to a variety of levels, which allows for competitive play at all different skill levels. The computer players can also be handicapped by reducing their skill level or their strategic thinking. Either a game can be played, or a single shot can be setup by placing stones in the field of play. The performance of the game is based on real physics. If desired, the user can experiment by changing the physical constants that affect the game.

About

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.

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

CurlingSimulator3 screens
CHL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CurlingSimulator at 67% against CHL's 6%. CurlingSimulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 41) and ads (none vs shown). CHL's advantage is rating (2.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 34 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CHL holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHL has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of CurlingSimulator's written reviews are positive against 6% of CHL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CurlingSimulator ships an update every 34 months, CHL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CurlingSimulator versus CHL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurlingSimulatorCHL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better6.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoffrey DommCanadian Hockey League

Customer experience

CurlingSimulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CHL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative84.6%

Bugs and requests

CurlingSimulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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)
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  • 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

None

CurlingSimulator

No in-app purchases

39 purchases

CHL

One-time39
  • 2023-24 WHL Daily Pass$6.99
  • 2023-24 OHL Daily Pass$6.99
  • 2023-24 QMJHL Daily Pass$6.99
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  • OHL Daily Playoff Pass$6.99
  • WHL Daily Playoff Pass$6.99
  • QMJHL Playoff Daily Pass$6.99
  • Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025$6.99
  • 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass$6.99
  • 2024-25 WHL Day Pass$6.99
  • 2024-25 QMJHL Day Pass$6.99
  • 2024-25 OHL Day Pass$6.99
  • 2024-25 CHL Day Pass$9.99
  • OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • WHL Round 2 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • LHJMQ Ronde 3$14.99
  • LHJMQ Ronde 2$14.99
  • 2025 OHL Round 2 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • QMJHL Round 1 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • 2025 OHL Round 1 Playoff Pass$14.99
  • 2023-24 OHL Monthly Pass$22.99
  • 2023-24 WHL Monthly Pass$22.99
  • 2023-24 QMJHL Monthly Pass$22.99
  • 2024-25 QMJHL Month Pass$22.99
  • 2024-25 WHL Month Pass$22.99
  • 2024-25 OHL Month Pass$22.99
  • OHL Playoff Pass$44.99
  • WHL Playoff Pass$44.99
  • Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25$44.99
  • 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass$44.99
  • QMJHL Regular Season Pass$69.99
  • WHL Regular Season Pass2 variants$69.99
  • OHL Regular Season Pass2 variants$69.99
  • 23-24 CHL Playoff All Access$69.99
  • 2024-25 QMJHL Regular Season$69.99
  • CHL Regular Season All Access$99.99
  • 2024-25 CHL Regular Season$99.99
  • CHL All Access incl. playoffs$199.99
  • CHL All Access$199.99

Questions

Is CurlingSimulator free?
CurlingSimulator 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, CurlingSimulator or CHL?
CHL is rated higher. CurlingSimulator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CHL averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do CurlingSimulator or CHL have ads?
CHL shows ads; CurlingSimulator does not.
Which is updated more often, CurlingSimulator or CHL?
CurlingSimulator ships an update every 34 months, and CHL every 3 months. Most recently, CurlingSimulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and CHL on October 29, 2026.

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