Vector vs NordBord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vector
This app provides real-time performance data for athletes and coaches via Bluetooth. It allows for quick insights into individual and group performance without extra equipment, ideal for training and rehabilitation.
- Live performance data viewing
- Bluetooth device syncing
- Individual and group target setting
- Remote device management
- Battery level and firmware status
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The Vector Companion App will allow coaches and athletes to view live data from their Vector devices via iPhone and Apple Watch. Users will be able to receive live performance information from small groups of athletes via bluetooth. The Vector App is perfect for 1 to 1 training or rehab training scenarios. It allows a quick view into live Athlete performance data without the need to set up any additional equipment. The App and Watch will allow you to do the following actions directly from phone to device: - Run an Activity and periodise - Add and remove devices from your activity - Sync Period information to Openfield Cloud to be used in your Console. - View Performance data over a range of parameters - View Individual Player Performances - Download your activity via Bluetooth and import into Openfield - Set Group and Individual Targets - Re-Map your devices locally - Allow your athlete to view live data from their wrist - Buzz and find devices - Turn off your device remotely - View Your device Battery Level and Firmware Version
NordBord
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The NordBord App facilitates quick and easy testing of hamstring strength and imbalance, as well as completing personalised isometric strength training programs. Connect to The NordBord via Bluetooth for rapid testing of isometric and eccentric hamstring strength. The live force graph provides visual bio-feedback in real-time and highlights max hamstring strength and left / right imbalance to facilitate rapid decision making. Once you have completed testing, data is uploaded to VALD Hub to facilitate centralised analytics and data review across VALD testing systems. The NordBord App also allows you to: - Manage or add athletes - Review or adjust each athlete’s test setup position - Test an individual or rapidly test an entire squad - Setup or modify tailored training programs targeting absolute or relative strength zones, complete with assigned reps, sets, and rest per exercise - Review historical results during testing for quick comparison Requirements - Requires iOS 15 or later - Requires internet connection (additional fees may apply) - Requires NordBord hardware
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vector at 9.0 against NordBord's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vector ships an update every 5 weeks, NordBord monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vector | NordBord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catapult Sports Pty Ltd | Vald Performance Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Vector
No in-app purchases
NordBord
No in-app purchases
