# PlayMetrics vs Turnstile

The clearest difference is rating: Turnstile at 5.0 against PlayMetrics's 4.0. Turnstile also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). PlayMetrics's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). 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.

Turnstile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayMetrics has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlayMetrics ships an update monthly, Turnstile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMetrics | Turnstile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmetrics/id1450640824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turnstile-ticket-scanner/id6476724971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReverbNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/403836380) | [FutureFund Technology, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724511886) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMetrics

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Turnstile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turnstile-ticket-scanner/id6476724971)

This free QR code scanner app simplifies event check-in for schools. Volunteers can quickly scan tickets and track attendance in real-time without needing an account. It supports various ticket types and works offline, syncing data automatically when reconnected.

**Highlights:** Free QR code scanning, Real-time attendance tracking, No account or login required, Offline functionality, Supports various ticket types, Contactless scanning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMetrics free?

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

### Is Turnstile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayMetrics or Turnstile?

Turnstile is rated higher. PlayMetrics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Turnstile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PlayMetrics or Turnstile have ads?

Neither PlayMetrics nor Turnstile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMetrics or Turnstile?

PlayMetrics ships an update monthly, and Turnstile every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlayMetrics was updated on November 6, 2026 and Turnstile on November 4, 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.*