Golf Canada Mobile vs CHL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Golf Canada Mobile
Enhance your golf game with GPS course maps, score and stat tracking, and official Handicap Indexes. Track indoor simulator rounds and practice sessions to monitor progress year-round. Join a large community for exclusive benefits and game improvement tools.
- GPS-enabled course maps
- Score and stat tracking
- Official Handicap Indexes
- Indoor golf simulator tracking
- Hole-by-hole distance measurements
- Real-time stats monitoring
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The Golf Canada App is a FREE, all-in-one digital tool that helps golfers enhance their on-course experience with GPS-enabled course maps, score and stat tracking and access to official Handicap Indexes. Featuring hole-by-hole distance measurements for 1,500+ Canadian courses and nearly 200 indoor simulator facilities, stats and social connectivity, it's designed to support all golfers. BECOME A GOLF CANADA MEMBER Join Canada's largest golf community of more than 380,000 golfers and unlock benefits designed to elevate your game. A Golf Canada membership gives you official Handicap tracking, equipment protection, exclusive savings and member-only perks, everything you need to play more, play better and enjoy the game to its fullest.
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.
- Live scores and highlights
- Team stats and standings
- Breaking news and alerts
- Personalized team updates
- Merchandise purchasing
- Official league event coverage
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Golf Canada Mobile at 4.7 against CHL's 2.6. Golf Canada Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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
Both are free to download. CHL sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Golf Canada Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Golf Canada Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Canada Mobile has 615 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Golf Canada Mobile's written reviews are positive against 6% of CHL's.
Golf Canada Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, CHL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Golf Canada Mobile | CHL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (615 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews — better | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 615 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 346 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Royal Canadian Golf Association | Canadian Hockey League |
Customer experience
Golf Canada Mobile
CHL
User reviews
Golf Canada Mobile
From 615 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Handicap tracking
- 👍 Convenient for juniors
- 👍 Includes Apple Watch functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and yardage
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Login and account issues
CHL
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
Golf Canada Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- Hole switching issues on Apple Watch
- Incorrect course and tee information
- Scores not syncing properly
- Inability to post partial rounds
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- More advanced analytics and statistics
- Ability to track playing partners' scores
- Improved match play features
- Customizable hole-by-hole stats tracking
- Easier score entry and editing
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
Golf Canada Mobile
No in-app purchases
CHL
- Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025$6.99
- 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass$6.99
- 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass$14.99
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- LHJMQ Ronde 3$14.99
- Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25$44.99
- 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass$44.99
Questions
Is Golf Canada Mobile free?
Is CHL free?
Which has better reviews, Golf Canada Mobile or CHL?
Do Golf Canada Mobile or CHL have ads?
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