# Bound Sports vs Prep Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prep Network at 100% against Bound Sports's 16%. Prep Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Bound Sports's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (17K vs 41). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prep Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Bound Sports asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prep Network holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bound Sports has 17K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Bound Sports's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prep Network's.

Bound Sports ships an update weekly, Prep Network every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bound Sports | Prep Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-sports/id1342386997/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-network/id6761510133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASPi Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342386996) | [Prep Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548553062) |

## What reviewers say

### Bound Sports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-sports/id1342386997)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app consolidates all essential information for youth sports and activities, including schedules, scores, rosters, and messaging. It eliminates the need to search multiple sources, providing a fast and comprehensive experience for parents and students involved in various activities.

**Highlights:** Schedules and scores, Rosters and stats, In-app ticketing, Live scoring updates, Direct messaging from schools/coaches, Powerful search functionality

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great customer service
- 🤩 Helpful for following multiple teams
- 🤩 Useful stats and information
- 🤩 Convenient ticket purchasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🤯 Unreliable app performance
- 🤯 Confusing registration and account management
- 🤯 Lack of customization and personalization

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access account
- Incorrect or missing athlete information
- Scores and stats not updating in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily switch between favorite teams
- More intuitive user interface and navigation
- Improved reliability and stability
- Better integration with school systems


### Prep Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-network/id6761510133)

This app provides comprehensive coverage of high school sports, including player rankings, team standings, scouting reports, and news. Track athletes, follow teams, and find upcoming events and scores across various sports.

**Highlights:** Player rankings (national, state, position), Team power scores and standings, Athlete profiles with scouting reports, News and articles from scouts, Follow players, teams, and schools, Event listings (tournaments, showcases), Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $17.99 | per month |
| Standard | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bound Sports free?

Bound Sports is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prep Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bound Sports or Prep Network?

Prep Network is rated higher. Bound Sports averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Prep Network averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do Bound Sports or Prep Network have ads?

Bound Sports shows ads; Prep Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bound Sports or Prep Network?

Bound Sports ships an update weekly, and Prep Network every 4 days. Most recently, Bound Sports was updated on October 25, 2026 and Prep Network on October 24, 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.*