# OLu Athletics vs Winning Element

The clearest difference is rating: Winning Element at 5.0 against OLu Athletics's 4.1. Winning Element also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). OLu Athletics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winning Element sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $44.49 per year. OLu Athletics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Winning Element holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 26 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

OLu Athletics ships an update every 2 months, Winning Element every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLu Athletics | Winning Element |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olu-athletics/id1409044255/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winning-element/id6469721370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lutheran High School Association of Orange County](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409044254) | [Deanna Schnneyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712532035) |

## What reviewers say

### OLu Athletics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olu-athletics/id1409044255)

Stay connected with your favorite high school sports teams. Follow live scores, view real-time social media feeds from games and fans, and receive custom alerts for important news.

**Highlights:** Social media integration, Live scores and stats, Customizable notifications, Fan contributions to social feeds, Game day information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Winning Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winning-element/id6469721370)

Enhance your volleyball game and life skills with expert-led mental, physical, and emotional training. Discover strategies from elite athletes and coaches to unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Mental performance programs, Weekly training sessions, Personalized game plans, Position-specific visualizations, Breathing exercises, Academy courses from pros, Integrated mind, body, beyond approach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $44.49 | per year |
| Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One time subscription | $8.89 | one-time |
| Friends&FamilyMental | $33.49 | one-time |
| Oasis Mental Performance | $33.49 | one-time |
| ProPlay Volleyball Club | $33.49 | one-time |
| Icon Mental Performance | $33.49 | one-time |
| PRESALE $44 BONUS | $44.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLu Athletics free?

OLu Athletics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Winning Element free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OLu Athletics or Winning Element?

Winning Element is rated higher. OLu Athletics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Winning Element averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do OLu Athletics or Winning Element have ads?

Winning Element shows ads; OLu Athletics does not.

### Which is updated more often, OLu Athletics or Winning Element?

OLu Athletics ships an update every 2 months, and Winning Element every 3 weeks. Most recently, OLu Athletics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Winning Element 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.*