# Sportstats Tracker vs Downwind Crew

The clearest difference is update cadence: Downwind Crew at monthly against Sportstats Tracker's every 11 months. Downwind Crew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sportstats Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Downwind Crew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sportstats Tracker has 183 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sportstats Tracker ships an update every 11 months, Downwind Crew monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sportstats Tracker | Downwind Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportstats-tracker/id1457761131/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwind-crew/id6800841171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) | [Styron Enterprises, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691743228) |

## What reviewers say

### Sportstats Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportstats-tracker/id1457761131)

Follow live race results and tracking for major sporting events. See participant times, paces, and places in real-time, with estimated finish times and interactive course maps. Get push notifications for progress and access event information.

**Highlights:** Real-time participant times, paces, and places, Estimated times to next split and finish line, Interactive course map and live tracking, Track multiple participants simultaneously, Push notifications for progress updates, Live leaderboards, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Excellent performance
- 💡 Great for remote tracking
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Real-time updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Delayed updates towards the end of the race

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working
- Map not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Live video streaming at the finish line
- Ability to leave comments for athletes
- Option to only display the tracked participant's information


### Downwind Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwind-crew/id6800841171)

This app connects paddlers for organized downwind runs. It simplifies shuttle logistics, allowing users to find fellow paddlers by craft, pace, and route. Coordinate vehicles, seats, and transport to ensure a smooth paddling experience.

**Highlights:** Organize downwind runs, Find paddlers by craft and pace, Coordinate shuttle logistics, Direct messaging and crew chat, Browse official routes with safety notes, Track runs and build paddler profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sportstats Tracker free?

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

### Is Downwind Crew free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sportstats Tracker or Downwind Crew?

Downwind Crew is rated higher. Sportstats Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Downwind Crew averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sportstats Tracker or Downwind Crew have ads?

Neither Sportstats Tracker nor Downwind Crew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sportstats Tracker or Downwind Crew?

Sportstats Tracker ships an update every 11 months, and Downwind Crew monthly. Most recently, Sportstats Tracker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Downwind Crew on October 3, 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.*