# CHSN vs InPlay Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InPlay Challenge at none against CHSN's 5. CHSN's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 14) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHSN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. InPlay Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHSN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHSN has 3.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, InPlay Challenge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHSN | InPlay Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chsn/id6705122525/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-challenge/id6784442634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 281 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Sports Broadcasting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769736679) | [InPlay Global, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784442636) |

## What reviewers say

### CHSN

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Sports, #158 Top Free · 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


### InPlay Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-challenge/id6784442634)

Engage in a skill-based trading game where you buy and sell virtual team 'stocks' based on live sports action. Compete in free-to-enter challenges to win real cash prizes, with no real money at stake.

**Highlights:** Trade sports teams like stocks, Real-time team value fluctuations, Compete for real cash prizes, Free-to-enter skill competitions, Live scores and stats integration, Portfolio tracking and P&L

**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 InPlay Challenge free?

InPlay Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHSN or InPlay Challenge?

CHSN is rated higher. CHSN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while InPlay Challenge averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do CHSN or InPlay Challenge have ads?

Both CHSN and InPlay Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHSN or InPlay Challenge?

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, and InPlay Challenge monthly. Most recently, CHSN was updated on October 25, 2026 and InPlay Challenge 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.*