Comparison

CHSN vs Pick The Stick

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

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About

CHSN

Access live games, highlights, and real-time stats for Chicago's major sports teams. Enjoy 24/7 multisport programming and in-depth coverage of local sports news and shows. Stay connected to your favorite Chicago teams anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live game streaming
  • Game highlights
  • Real-time stats
  • Team updates
  • Multisport programming
  • Chicago sports shows
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the CHSN App – the official app of the Chicago Sports Network. With more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox games annually, first-class pre- and-post game coverage, and 24/7 multisport programming, we are taking your Chicago sports fandom to the next level. Chicago Sports Network is the official home of the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox, and the CHSN App is built by Chicago sports fans - for Chicago sports fans. The CHSN App is the best place to watch live games, the best highlights, and stay informed with real-time stats and team updates, ensuring you’re always in the loop. The App also offers access to CHSN's full slate of Chicago-focused sports programming, including shows about pro football, college football and the network’s cornerstone show, "The Chicago Lead," which highlights all of Chicago sports. Whether you’re on-the-go or watching from home, CHSN brings the love of the game right to your fingertips. Download now and never miss a moment of the action. Log in for free and subscribe to an annual or monthly plan. This app offers monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. You may cancel your subscription in your phone settings at any time. Monthly & Annual subscriptions are available. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://chsn.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://chsn.com/privacy-policy CHSN content can also be viewed in retail locations and various venues throughout the US.

About

Pick The Stick

Engage in a daily baseball pick'em game where you select players based on their real-life performance. Compete with friends in private leagues, track live standings, and utilize in-depth stats and AI insights to enhance your strategy. It's designed to keep baseball fans connected throughout the entire season.

Highlights
  • Daily player picks
  • Private league competition
  • Live standings tracking
  • In-depth player stats
  • AI-powered insights
  • Customizable scoring
Features
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Pick The Stick Pick The Stick is the daily baseball pick'em game built for baseball fans and friend groups. Every day, choose a player you think will perform; earn points based on their real in-game stats. Compete in private leagues with friends all season long. How It Works Each day, pick one player before the first pitch. The better they perform: hits, walks, RBIs, runs - the more points you earn. Feeling bold? Use your double-points pick for higher risk, higher reward. Miss the deadline? No problem; your default pick keeps you in the game. Compete With Your League Create a private league and invite your friends with a simple code. Battle head-to-head all season for bragging rights. Track live standings, see who's hot, and watch the leaderboard shift daily. Deep Stats & Live Insights Pick The Stick isn't just about making picks, it's about understanding the game. Live standings updated in real time Score trends and week-over-week charts Player spotlight breakdowns AI-powered Pulse feed: hot streaks, matchup synergies, league trends Best and worst category tracking Built for Baseball Season From Spring Training through the postseason, Pick The Stick keeps your group engaged every single day. Customizable scoring, commissioner tools, split-season support, and push notifications keep the competition alive all year. Free to Play. Easy to Start. Sign up, create or join a league, and make your first pick in minutes. No complicated setup — just pick your stick and play ball.

Screenshots

CHSN4 screens
Pick The Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pick The Stick at 100% against CHSN's 27%. Pick The Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). CHSN's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 33) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. CHSN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Pick The Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pick The Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHSN has 3.9K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of CHSN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pick The Stick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CHSN versus Pick The Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHSNPick The Stick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better33
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChicago Sports Broadcasting LLCChubwood LLC

Customer experience

CHSN

All ratings3,654 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews448 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative66.1%

Pick The Stick

All ratings33 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CHSN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video freezes and needs refreshing
  • Incorrect location detection
  • Live TV not working in some areas

Requested features

3 requests
  • On-demand game replays
  • Downloadable app for smart TVs
  • Multi-device login support

Pick The Stick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CHSN

Subscriptions5
  • White Sox Monthly Team Pass$19.991 Month
  • Bulls Monthly Team Pass$19.991 Month
  • Blackhawks Monthly Team Pass$19.991 Month
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  • All 3 teams - Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$349.991 Year
None

Pick The Stick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHSN free?
CHSN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pick The Stick free?
Pick The Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CHSN or Pick The Stick?
Pick The Stick is rated higher. CHSN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pick The Stick averages 5.0 from 33 ratings.
Do CHSN or Pick The Stick have ads?
CHSN shows ads; Pick The Stick does not.
Which is updated more often, CHSN or Pick The Stick?
CHSN ships an update fortnightly, and Pick The Stick fortnightly. Most recently, CHSN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pick The Stick on October 28, 2026.

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