# Academy 831 vs SoFi Stadium

The clearest difference is monetization model: Academy 831 at free against SoFi Stadium's free with in-app purchases. Academy 831 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SoFi Stadium's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 8) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Academy 831 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoFi Stadium has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Academy 831 ships an update every 2 months, SoFi Stadium every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Academy 831 | SoFi Stadium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-831/id1090486162/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofi-stadium/id1517896435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 70 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Inventor Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/495582696) | [Hollywood Park Management LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498544952) |

## What reviewers say

### Academy 831

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-831/id1090486162)

This app provides access to a community-focused studio offering dance, yoga, and Pilates classes for all ages and levels. Users can register for classes, view schedules, and receive important updates about facility status and events.

**Highlights:** Class registration, View class schedules, Facility status updates, Push notifications for announcements, Access social media links, Contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoFi Stadium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofi-stadium/id1517896435)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your live event experience at a premier entertainment venue. Discover and book tickets, navigate the stadium with an interactive map, and access digital tickets. Get personalized updates and 24/7 chatbot assistance for a seamless visit.

**Highlights:** Event discovery and booking, Interactive stadium map, In-app ticketing, Personalized content and notifications, 24/7 chatbot assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for planning stadium visits
- 🚀 Accurate entry gate information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues
- 🐛 Inability to access/transfer tickets
- 🐛 Confusing user experience
- 🐛 Login/password reset problems

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loop when resetting password
- Inability to sign in

**Requested features**

- Seamless ticket management
- Improved stadium connectivity
- Clearer instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Academy 831 free?

Academy 831 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoFi Stadium free?

SoFi Stadium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Academy 831 or SoFi Stadium?

Academy 831 is rated higher. Academy 831 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SoFi Stadium averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Academy 831 or SoFi Stadium have ads?

Neither Academy 831 nor SoFi Stadium shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Academy 831 or SoFi Stadium?

Academy 831 ships an update every 2 months, and SoFi Stadium every 3 months. Most recently, Academy 831 was updated on November 1, 2026 and SoFi Stadium on October 25, 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.*
