# PlayMetrics vs Field Status

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Field Status at 100% against PlayMetrics's 17%. Field Status also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). PlayMetrics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 39). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Field Status sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Field Status holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayMetrics has 1.2K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PlayMetrics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Field Status's.

PlayMetrics ships an update monthly, Field Status every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMetrics | Field Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmetrics/id1450640824/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-status/id1491832091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReverbNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/403836380) | [Scenic Route Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/601940834) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMetrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmetrics/id1450640824)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app streamlines youth sports club operations by unifying financial, operational, coaching, and communication tools. It eliminates manual data management and provides a central hub for directors, coaches, admins, and families to enhance efficiency and remove uncertainty.

**Highlights:** Player registration and payment processing, Club-wide communication and alerts, Coach and player profiles, Custom form builder and evaluations, Field scheduling and management, Practice planning and drills library, Website builder

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for managing teams
- 🚀 Useful for communication
- 🚀 Convenient for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable login and connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy notifications and message sync
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
- 👎 Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Constant log-outs and need to re-login
- Inability to delete or edit sent messages
- Notifications not clearing even after reading messages
- Crashes when opening links or notifications
- Inconsistent syncing of data across devices

**Requested features**

- Improve chat/messaging functionality
- Add ability to see player availability
- Enhance calendar and scheduling features
- Improve notification reliability and customization
- Provide better user interface and navigation


### Field Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-status/id1491832091)

This app provides an easier way to check the status of sports fields in Loudoun County, VA, using the same data as the county website. Quickly find fields, get directions, and view current weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Search over 440 county fields, Favorite fields for quick access, Get directions via map app, View current weather conditions, Categorized by sport, Submit field photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMetrics free?

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

### Is Field Status free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayMetrics or Field Status?

Field Status is rated higher. PlayMetrics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Field Status averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do PlayMetrics or Field Status have ads?

Neither PlayMetrics nor Field Status shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMetrics or Field Status?

PlayMetrics ships an update monthly, and Field Status every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayMetrics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Field Status 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.*