# Golf Canada Mobile vs CHL

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Canada Mobile | CHL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-canada-mobile/id635386429/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **615** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 6.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 346 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Royal Canadian Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/886805642) | [Canadian Hockey League](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479076115) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Canada Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-canada-mobile/id635386429)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled course maps, Score and stat tracking, Official Handicap Indexes, Indoor golf simulator tracking, Hole-by-hole distance measurements, Real-time stats monitoring

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Handicap tracking
- 👍 Convenient for juniors
- 👍 Includes Apple Watch functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and yardage
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chl-official-app/id1479076116)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accès d’une journée LHJMQ 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Playoff Day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2025 OHL Round 3 Playoff Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| LHJMQ Ronde 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Accès séries LHJMQ 2024-25 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 2024-25 OHL Playoff Pass | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Restore playoff bracket visualization
- Add Chromecast and casting functionality
- Live Activities integration for iOS
- Away audio streaming option
- Calendar view for schedule (iCal downloadable)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Canada Mobile free?

Golf Canada Mobile 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, Golf Canada Mobile or CHL?

Golf Canada Mobile is rated higher. Golf Canada Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while CHL averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Golf Canada Mobile or CHL have ads?

CHL shows ads; Golf Canada Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Canada Mobile or CHL?

Golf Canada Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and CHL every 3 months. Most recently, Golf Canada Mobile was updated on November 10, 2026 and CHL on November 11, 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.*