Comparison

Piston vs MAG CoP Study (2025

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

Head to head
About

Piston

This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.

Highlights
  • 4K multi-camera capture
  • Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
  • Real-time annotation and markup
  • Drawing tools for highlighting
  • Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
  • Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.

About

MAG CoP Study (2025

This app supports your studies with features like widgets for quick access and streaks to maintain progress. It's based on the latest FIG CoP study material and designed for regular engagement.

Highlights
  • 2025 FIG CoP study material
  • Widget for quick access
  • Streaks feature for tracking
  • Auto-renewing subscription
  • Free trial period
Features
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The latest CoP study app is based on the 2025 FIG CoP and incorporates existing features you like to help your study and new features to engage you to return regularly. Check out the new ‘widget’ feature for quick access and the ‘streaks’ features to keep your studies on track. MAG CoP Study App offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: 1 year Subscription Subscription cost: $2.99 (USD) Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link https://gymnasticsapps.wordpress.com/other/terms-of-service/ Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – 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 – You can read our privacy policy - https://gymnasticsapps.com/privacy – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Screenshots

Piston4 screens
MAG CoP Study (20254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piston at none against MAG CoP Study (2025's 1. Piston also leads on device support (4 vs 2). MAG CoP Study (2025's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MAG CoP Study (2025 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Piston asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Piston against 5.0 for MAG CoP Study (2025. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piston ships an update monthly, MAG CoP Study (2025 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Piston versus MAG CoP Study (2025: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPistonMAG CoP Study (2025
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Jump Pty LtdKeepingScoreOnline.com

Customer experience

Piston

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MAG CoP Study (2025

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Piston

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MAG CoP Study (2025

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe for 1 Year7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Piston free?
Piston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAG CoP Study (2025 free?
MAG CoP Study (2025 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piston or MAG CoP Study (2025?
Piston and MAG CoP Study (2025 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Piston or MAG CoP Study (2025 have ads?
Neither Piston nor MAG CoP Study (2025 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piston or MAG CoP Study (2025?
Piston ships an update monthly, and MAG CoP Study (2025 every 4 days. Most recently, Piston was updated on October 11, 2026 and MAG CoP Study (2025 on October 15, 2026.

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