# CHSN vs The Byrd Cage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Byrd Cage at none against CHSN's 5. The Byrd Cage also leads on ads (none vs shown). CHSN's advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. The Byrd Cage asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHSN | The Byrd Cage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chsn/id6705122525/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 281 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Sports Broadcasting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769736679) | [CourtReserve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392556574) |

## What reviewers say

### CHSN

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Sports, #197 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


### The Byrd Cage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byrd-cage/id6807819244)

**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 The Byrd Cage free?

The Byrd Cage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CHSN or The Byrd Cage have ads?

CHSN shows ads; The Byrd Cage does not.

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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.*