# PLU Rec vs Nethlete

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLU Rec at none against Nethlete's 3. PLU Rec also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 1). Nethlete's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nethlete sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PLU Rec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nethlete holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLU Rec has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PLU Rec ships an update every 25 months, Nethlete monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLU Rec | Nethlete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plu-rec/id1402950073/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethlete/id1451525800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 125 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Lutheran University Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/874293098) | [Jan Dupai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148975281) |

## What reviewers say

### PLU Rec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plu-rec/id1402950073)

Stay informed about Pacific Lutheran University's intramural sports, outdoor recreation, and fitness programs. Access schedules, check into events using unique QR codes, and get the latest updates on campus recreation activities.

**Highlights:** IM Sports schedules, Outdoor Rec schedules, Group Fitness schedules, QR code check-ins, Campus Recreation updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nethlete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethlete/id1451525800)

This sports management system helps coaches and athletes collaborate. It offers tools for training planning, performance tracking, video analysis, and athlete feedback, integrating with Apple Health for comprehensive data. Facilitates communication and professional reporting for teams.

**Highlights:** Calendar and event management, Athlete datasheet and notes, Training planning and sharing, Match analytics and athlete ratings, Video analysis (online/offline), Nutrition, recovery, and sleep tracking, Player feedback (mood, energy, health)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription - Light | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription - Basic | $27.49 | per month |
| Subscription - Premium | $98.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLU Rec free?

PLU Rec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nethlete free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLU Rec or Nethlete?

Nethlete is rated higher. PLU Rec averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Nethlete averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PLU Rec or Nethlete have ads?

PLU Rec shows ads; Nethlete does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLU Rec or Nethlete?

PLU Rec ships an update every 25 months, and Nethlete monthly. Most recently, PLU Rec was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nethlete on October 11, 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.*