# PlaySpan SideKick vs CrunchTime Active Rewards

The clearest difference is rating: PlaySpan SideKick at 5.0 against CrunchTime Active Rewards's 4.1. PlaySpan SideKick also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). CrunchTime Active Rewards's advantage is ratings volume (269 vs 1). 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.

PlaySpan SideKick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrunchTime Active Rewards has 269 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaySpan SideKick | CrunchTime Active Rewards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playspan-sidekick/id1300700568/reviews)** | [4.1 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchtime-active-rewards/id1478112480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 260 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dotFIT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672309596) | [The Vitality Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536625515) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaySpan SideKick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playspan-sidekick/id1300700568)

This app assists trainers in screening supplements for clients and managing checkout. It provides a tool for health professionals to streamline their client's supplement recommendations and purchasing process.

**Highlights:** Supplement screening for clients, Checkout management, Trainer assistance tool, Health professional focused

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrunchTime Active Rewards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchtime-active-rewards/id1478112480)

Earn money back on your gym membership by completing fitness challenges using your Apple Watch. Track your progress and stay motivated to be active both inside and outside the gym.

**Highlights:** Complete fitness challenges, Earn money back on membership, Integrates with Apple Watch, Tracks progress via Health App, Motivates activity in and out of gym

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Account locked issues
- ❌ Cannot find account
- ❌ Registration errors
- ❌ Login problems
- ❌ App not working

**Reported bugs**

- Account locked without reason
- Cannot find account even when registered
- Login errors (incorrect username/password, user not found)
- Registration errors (server connection issues, tvg-602 error)
- App crashes when accessing 'this week's challenges'

**Requested features**

- Fix account lockouts
- Improve account finding mechanism
- Resolve registration errors
- Fix login issues
- Ensure app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaySpan SideKick free?

PlaySpan SideKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrunchTime Active Rewards free?

CrunchTime Active Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlaySpan SideKick or CrunchTime Active Rewards?

PlaySpan SideKick is rated higher. PlaySpan SideKick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CrunchTime Active Rewards averages 4.1 from 269 ratings.

### Do PlaySpan SideKick or CrunchTime Active Rewards have ads?

Neither PlaySpan SideKick nor CrunchTime Active Rewards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaySpan SideKick or CrunchTime Active Rewards?

PlaySpan SideKick ships an update monthly, and CrunchTime Active Rewards monthly. Most recently, PlaySpan SideKick was updated on October 21, 2026 and CrunchTime Active Rewards on October 24, 2026.

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