# CHSN vs First Ascent Spray Wall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Ascent Spray Wall at 100% against CHSN's 27%. First Ascent Spray Wall 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 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price 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. First Ascent Spray Wall asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Ascent Spray Wall 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 1, 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 First Ascent Spray Wall's.

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, First Ascent Spray Wall every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHSN | First Ascent Spray Wall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chsn/id6705122525/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-ascent-spray-wall/id6758062064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 281 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Sports Broadcasting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769736679) | [William Castner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870675432) |

## What reviewers say

### CHSN

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### First Ascent Spray Wall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-ascent-spray-wall/id6758062064)

This app serves as a digital logbook for climbing problems on a spray wall. Users can create, track, and manage their climbing routes and progress. It's designed for climbers to easily record their ascents and share their challenges.

**Highlights:** Create climbing problems, Log ascents, Track progress, Problem database, Route management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHSN free?

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

### Is First Ascent Spray Wall free?

First Ascent Spray Wall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHSN or First Ascent Spray Wall?

First Ascent Spray Wall is rated higher. CHSN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while First Ascent Spray Wall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CHSN or First Ascent Spray Wall have ads?

CHSN shows ads; First Ascent Spray Wall does not.

### Which is updated more often, CHSN or First Ascent Spray Wall?

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, and First Ascent Spray Wall every 4 days. Most recently, CHSN was updated on October 28, 2026 and First Ascent Spray Wall on October 21, 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.*