Comparison

TeamPulse vs SurfBuddy

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

Head to head
About

TeamPulse

This app centralizes team management for coaches, players, and parents. It offers planning, attendance tracking, communication, and performance statistics in a single, free platform. Manage multiple teams and sync with your personal calendar.

Highlights
  • Event planning and scheduling
  • Player availability tracking
  • Team messaging and chat
  • Lineup creation
  • Attendance statistics
  • Calendar synchronization
Features
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Adopted by more than 2 million users, TeamPulse centralizes everything a team needs to stay organized day to day Designed with coaches, embraced by players and parents, it brings together all the features needed to manage a team or a club, whatever your level No more scattered tools and lost threads: you now have a single application that replaces your entire toolset — TeamPulse — while remaining 100% free, with no ads, no hidden fees and no locked features Key features of TeamPulse: - PLANNING: View your calendar at a glance and never miss an event. Add recurring events (training) and one-offs (specific sessions, matches, meetings, team socials) in seconds - AVAILABILITY: Know who’s in or out for each event. Automatic reminders encourage quick responses, giving immediate visibility on available players - CALL-UPS: Select available players and call them up in one tap, with a notification sent to each player. You can also publish the call-up in the team’s locker room so no one misses it - LINEUPS: For football — and soon many other sports — create visual lineups by placing your players on the pitch according to your chosen formation - SOCIAL: Use a dedicated space for each team, the LOCKER ROOM, to share key information. Every member can speak up, react and add photos, videos or documents for the whole group - MESSAGING: Communicate with your different teams using direct and group messages. Each player receives personal notifications and keeps a centralized message history - POLLS: Ask your questions directly in chats (dates, logistics, sporting decisions, equipment, etc.) and see results in real time - PARENT-CHILD: Follow your children more easily and add multiple guardians for the same child, with notifications sent to each guardian separately - STATISTICS: View attendance across training types with clear, informative charts. Track progress and make better decisions to improve performance - CALENDAR EXPORT: Automatically sync your events with your personal calendar. Edited, canceled or newly added events are updated automatically even after the export - MULTI-TEAMS: Manage or join as many teams as you wish. Ideal if you play and/or coach in different squads - NOTIFICATIONS & REMINDERS: Stay informed in real time about events and important messages thanks to instant notifications BONUS: Because organization also lives in the details, TeamPulse offers additional features that make everyday life easier * Easy sign-in via FACEBOOK or APPLE * Detailed player profiles, profile photos and team logos * Fine participant management: selection, limits and reserves to fit your roster * Hide event attendance from non-admins * Automatic attendance summary 1 h before each session * Admin notifications when attendance changes * Edit attendance after events AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPORTS: Football, Basketball, Handball, Rugby, Volleyball, Tennis, Combat sports, Dance, Gymnastics, Badminton, Swimming, Padel, Walking, Table Tennis, Cycling, Athletics, Running, Triathlon, Water Polo, Hockey… and many more

About

SurfBuddy

Features
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Measure your session directly with Apple Watch, with no additional tracking subscription. SurfBuddy records estimated jump height, airtime, speed, distance and your GPS route. Start a session with one tap on your wrist. Tracking keeps working when your iPhone is not connected, then syncs automatically when both devices are available again. After your ride, a clean performance dashboard shows your key metrics, top jumps and route. Your exact track stays private on your paired devices. Discover active spots, find other riders and get current conditions from people on the water through spot chats. Plan together or start immediately. Choose which details you share. Report inappropriate content, block users and delete your account from Settings. SurfBuddy helps arrange shared sessions. Personal return reminders do not replace rescue or emergency services.

Screenshots

TeamPulse4 screens
SurfBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SurfBuddy at none against TeamPulse's shown. SurfBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). TeamPulse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamPulse ships an update every 3 weeks, SurfBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TeamPulse versus SurfBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamPulseSurfBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (186 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings186 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTeamPulseSebastian Herrig

In-app purchases

None

TeamPulse

No in-app purchases

None

SurfBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamPulse free?
TeamPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfBuddy free?
SurfBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TeamPulse or SurfBuddy have ads?
TeamPulse shows ads; SurfBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, TeamPulse or SurfBuddy?
TeamPulse ships an update every 3 weeks, and SurfBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, TeamPulse was updated on November 9, 2026 and SurfBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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