# CHSN vs Pick The Stick

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CHSN | Pick The Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chsn/id6705122525/reviews) | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-the-stick/id6752545553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 281 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Sports Broadcasting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769736679) | [Chubwood LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839797562) |

## What reviewers say

### CHSN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chsn/id6705122525)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| White Sox Monthly Team Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Bulls Monthly Team Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Blackhawks Monthly Team Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| All 3 teams - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $349.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable content
- 🚀 Solid streaming experience
- 💡 Vertical feed is awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, choppy video feed
- 🔌 Casting/AirPlay issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited device compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- Video freezes and needs refreshing
- Incorrect location detection
- Live TV not working in some areas

**Requested features**

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


### Pick The Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-the-stick/id6752545553)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*