Comparison

CHSN vs Wanderlust Archers

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

Head to head
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

Wanderlust Archers

Features
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Wanderlust Archers is the members' app for our Chicago-area archery club. It keeps the Adult Team, the JOAD program, and JOAD parents connected between sessions. TEAM CHAT Message your team in the Adult Team, JOAD Team, and Combined Team rooms, or one-to-one and in group chats. Share photos, reply to a specific message, react with emoji, and @mention teammates. Push notifications keep you up to date, and everything stays in sync with the Wanderlust Archers website — read a message on your phone and it is marked read on the web too. TEAM EVENTS See every upcoming shoot, tournament, and social for your team. Open an event for full details and a map, then RSVP Going, Maybe, or Can't — and see who else is coming. ANNOUNCEMENTS Club updates from your coaches, with important notices pinned to the top. YOUR ACCOUNT Check which teams you belong to, see your membership status and renewal date, manage notifications, choose a light or dark theme, and pick the colour of your own chat bubbles. MEMBERS ONLY This app is for Wanderlust Archers members: Adult Team archers, JOAD archers, and parents of JOAD archers. You will need an account from wanderlustarchers.com, and a coach adds you to your team. Memberships are purchased and managed on the website. Questions? Visit wanderlustarchers.com or speak to a coach at the range.

Screenshots

CHSN4 screens
Wanderlust Archers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wanderlust Archers at none against CHSN's 5. Wanderlust Archers also leads on ads (none vs shown). CHSN's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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. Wanderlust Archers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHSN ships an update fortnightly, Wanderlust Archers every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CHSN versus Wanderlust Archers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHSNWanderlust Archers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChicago Sports Broadcasting LLCTim Choh

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

Wanderlust Archers

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

Wanderlust Archers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHSN free?
CHSN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wanderlust Archers free?
Wanderlust Archers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHSN or Wanderlust Archers have ads?
CHSN shows ads; Wanderlust Archers does not.
Which is updated more often, CHSN or Wanderlust Archers?
CHSN ships an update fortnightly, and Wanderlust Archers every 2 weeks. Most recently, CHSN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wanderlust Archers on October 29, 2026.

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