Comparison

CHSN vs Beat The Eagle

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

Beat The Eagle

Test your MMA knowledge by predicting fight outcomes. Build a winning streak to compete for a cash prize. Track your progress and compare your predictions with the community.

Highlights
  • Predict fight winners
  • Build prediction streaks
  • Compete for cash prizes
  • Real-time tracking
  • Global leaderboard
  • Live fight chat
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Think you know MMA? Prove it. BEAT THE EAGLE Our signature game mode challenges you to predict every fight on the card. Pick correctly and extend your streak. One wrong pick and you're back to zero. Can you go 30 for 30 and claim the $30,000 prize? HOW IT WORKS • Browse upcoming MMA events and full fight cards • Select your predicted winner for each fight before the card begins • Track your results in real time as fights unfold • Build your prediction streak — every correct pick extends it • Compete against the community on the global leaderboard FEATURES • Full event coverage with detailed fight cards and fighter stats • Real-time community pick percentages so you can see how the crowd is leaning • Global leaderboard ranked by current streak and all-time best • Live fight chat — talk strategy and react in real time with other fans • Detailed performance tracking with accuracy stats and pick history • Auto-pick option for quick lineup submission • Clean, dark-themed interface built for fight fans

Screenshots

CHSN4 screens
Beat The Eagle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beat The Eagle at 100% against CHSN's 27%. Beat The Eagle 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 3) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Beat The Eagle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beat The Eagle 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 3, 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 Beat The Eagle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, Beat The Eagle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CHSN versus Beat The Eagle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHSNBeat The Eagle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChicago Sports Broadcasting LLCMMA INVESTORS, LLC

Customer experience

CHSN

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

Beat The Eagle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Beat The Eagle

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

Beat The Eagle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHSN free?
CHSN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat The Eagle free?
Beat The Eagle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CHSN or Beat The Eagle?
Beat The Eagle is rated higher. CHSN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Beat The Eagle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CHSN or Beat The Eagle have ads?
Both CHSN and Beat The Eagle show ads.
Which is updated more often, CHSN or Beat The Eagle?
CHSN ships an update fortnightly, and Beat The Eagle weekly. Most recently, CHSN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beat The Eagle on October 7, 2026.

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