# East River 9 vs SCHN+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: East River 9 at none against SCHN+'s 3. East River 9 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). SCHN+'s advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SCHN+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. East River 9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

East River 9 ships an update every 3 months, SCHN+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | East River 9 | SCHN+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schn-plus/id6751831152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 474 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versant Sports Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637531317) | [SCHN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837097961) |

## What reviewers say

### East River 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/east-river-9/id6470067676)

**In-app purchases:** none


### SCHN+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schn-plus/id6751831152)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Sports, #208 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Access live game coverage and exclusive content for the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets. This app connects fans to their home teams, offering an immersive sports experience. Log in with your provider credentials to never miss a moment of the action.

**Highlights:** Live game coverage, Houston Astros content, Houston Rockets content, Provider login access, Exclusive sports experiences

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Plan | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is East River 9 free?

East River 9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SCHN+ free?

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

### Do East River 9 or SCHN+ have ads?

Both East River 9 and SCHN+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, East River 9 or SCHN+?

East River 9 ships an update every 3 months, and SCHN+ every 2 months. Most recently, East River 9 was updated on October 27, 2026 and SCHN+ on October 28, 2026.

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