ChromaFan vs GoodRec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChromaFan
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ChromaFan runs choreographed color light shows through the ChromaFan app on event attendees’ smartphones. ChromaFan is not dependent on music or real-time internet, so fans can experience event light shows in any type of venue. The customized colors flashing on the app user's phone faces will be synchronized light shows choreographed for each venue section just for that event in your host’s choice of colors. Make your game, concert, trade show or any spectator event more engaging with ChromaFan.
GoodRec
Discover and join local pickup sports games and leagues effortlessly. Avoid showing up to empty parks or missing players. Connect with new people and find your next game, whether you play casually or competitively.
- Find pickup games and leagues instantly
- Discover local sports events
- Join casual or competitive play
- Meet new players
- Open to all levels and genders
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Tap in and lace up. Find pickup games near you in seconds with GoodRec. No more empty parks. No more last-minute scrambles to fill a game. Just show up and play. How it works: 1. Pick your sport and city 2. Choose your game 3. Show up and play Why players choose GoodRec: • Find pickup games instantly • Play casual or competitive — your call • Meet new players and build your crew • All levels, all genders welcome Live in 70+ cities across the US, Canada and Europe and growing fast. Get off the sidelines. Download GoodRec and find your next game today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GoodRec at fortnightly against ChromaFan's every 6 months. ChromaFan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ChromaFan ships an update every 6 months, GoodRec fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChromaFan | GoodRec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Alden | Just Play Apps, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
ChromaFan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GoodRec
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account deletion issues
- Inability to change profile photo
- App crashing when changing locations
Requested features
5 requests- Improve communication and transparency
- Enforce rules and quality of play
- Provide better customer service and refund policies
- Expand to more locations
- Add social volleyball league
In-app purchases
ChromaFan
No in-app purchases
GoodRec
No in-app purchases
