# Heja vs Athletic.APP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heja at 84% against Athletic.APP's 29%. Heja also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (24K vs 277). Athletic.APP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heja sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Athletic.APP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heja holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heja has 24K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Heja's written reviews are positive against 29% of Athletic.APP's.

Heja ships an update weekly, Athletic.APP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heja | Athletic.APP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heja/id1157335714/reviews)** | [3.7 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#97** |
| Size | 116 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Heja Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381334338) | [Deker Net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459404765) |

## What reviewers say

### Heja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heja/id1157335714)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Sports, #117 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app simplifies sports team management by providing a central hub for schedules, availability tracking, and communication. It allows for easy sharing of photos and videos, fundraising, and secure contact management. Advanced features are available through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Team schedule management, Player availability tracking, Group messaging with media sharing, Child safeguarding features, Fundraising tools, Manage multiple teams, Contact management

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heja Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Team Heja Pro (monthly) | $13.49 | per month |
| Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Team C (Tier 90) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Team D (Tier 90) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Heja Pro - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Monthly Heja Pro (Team B) | $13.49 | per month |
| Team Pro Max - Monthly Team B | $18.99 | per month |
| Team Pro Max - Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Heja Plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly | $99.99 | per year |
| Heja Pro - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Team Pro - Yearly Team B | $99.99 | per year |
| Team Pro Max - Yearly | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for team communication
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🚀 Helpful for keeping track of schedules and attendance
- 👍 Great for coaches and managers
- 🚀 Convenient way to share updates and information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (unread messages not clearing)
- 💰 Expensive Pro subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating between multiple teams
- 🔍 Lack of integration with shared calendars
- 📢 Too many ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to change email address
- Syncing issues with phone calendar
- Inconsistent behavior when uploading photos and videos

**Requested features**

- Add ability to input player positions and stats
- Improve chat functionality with better threading and search
- Integrate payment options like Venmo, Zelle, etc.
- Allow custom roles beyond just coaches and players
- Add polling/voting features for team decisions


### Athletic.APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Sports, #176 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects track and field and cross country teams, athletes, parents, and fans through a communication and management network. It also facilitates participation in virtual meets with tools for result submission, including video and GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Team communication network, Virtual meet participation, Result submission with video/GPS, Customized team pages/profiles, Private group conversations, Athlete/team following

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AthleticTV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Athletic+ Yearly | $95.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Fast results notification
- 📊 Useful for tracking times/scores
- 🏅 Great for personal bests (PRs)
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 💬 Smooth communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant glitches and freezes
- ❌ Cannot log in frequently
- 🚫 App won't open or load
- 📉 Lacks website functionality (rankings, data)
- 📱 Redirects to website often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in, stuck in a loop
- App constantly signs users out
- Screen freezes
- App does not allow upgrades
- App stays on loading/start screen

**Requested features**

- Include national and state rankings in the app
- Allow viewing rankings on the app
- Add live streaming and results support
- Enable push notifications for team posts and comments
- Allow viewing other users' times on the feed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heja free?

Heja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Athletic.APP free?

Athletic.APP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Heja or Athletic.APP?

Heja is rated higher. Heja averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Athletic.APP averages 3.7 from 277 ratings.

### Do Heja or Athletic.APP have ads?

Heja shows ads; Athletic.APP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heja or Athletic.APP?

Heja ships an update weekly, and Athletic.APP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Heja was updated on October 16, 2026 and Athletic.APP on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Heja or Athletic.APP?

Heja currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Athletic.APP at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*