Comparison

ATHROID2020 vs SPRINTERS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ATHROID2020

Features
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◆ Synchronize with athlete-type android【ATHROID】and challenge the world record! Action sports app was set in the near future! ! Use the【ATHROID】to break the walls of records that humanity can not overcome! Player become pilot of the ATHROID and challenge world records. Operation is as simple as tapping the button at the good timing. If you get a knack of the operation, your self record will be updated more and more. ◆ First get the ATHROID at the shop A variety of ATHROID and items are available at the shop. Items will be added as you progress through the story. ◆ Synchronize with the ATHROID at the hangar Operation is possible by synchronizing with the owned ATHROID. You can also use items to increase the level of ATHROID. ◆ ATHROID laboratory By completing various research tasks, research on ATHROID will progress and items and coins will be obtained. Depending on the task, a more powerful ATHROID can be completed. ◆ Training mode Train to get used to each competition. Training also increases the level of ATHROID and makes it easier to get new records for each competition. ◆ Local cup mode Participate in all competitions and get coins according to the total score. Coins are required to get new ATHROID and items. You get more experience points than in training mode, which makes it easier to increase your ATHROID level. ◆ World Cup mode As with the local cup, you will get coins according to the total score of all competitions. Participation rewards such as coins and experience points are even higher than local cup. World Cup records will be reflected in the world rankings. Let's aim for world record number 1! ◆ Event mode Compete in real time with 4 players from around the world. In competitions, only if the average of all 4 players crosses the border line will event points be awarded according to the ranking. Depending on the event points, coins and items, new ATHROID, etc. can be obtained. Show off your trained skills to other players! ※ This app is free to download & start. ※ This app offers some contents in-app purchases. ※ Internet connectivity is required. ※ The language depends on the language settings of your iPhone(iPad). Copyright HOUEN Inc.

About

SPRINTERS

Manage a high school track and field team, developing athletes and aiming for new records. Scout promising talent, train them in specific events, and strategically form teams for competitions. Experience the satisfaction of improving times and building a championship squad over three years.

Highlights
  • Scout new talent
  • Specialize athletes in events
  • Develop speed and stamina
  • Adjust training based on potential
  • Form individual and relay lineups
  • Track personal bests and records
  • Compete in regional and national tournaments
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SPRINTERSは、高校短距離陸上部の監督としてチームを育て、記録を積み重ねていく育成シミュレーションです。 高校名と都道府県を決めて新年度をスタート。選手ごとの能力や適性を見極めながら、100m・200m・400m・4x100R・4x400Rで勝てるチームを作っていきます。 主な特徴 ・新入生スカウトで将来有望な選手を発掘 ・入学時に100m / 200m / 400mの専門種目を設定 ・加速、最高速度、持久力、集中力を意識して育成 ・チーム練習と個別適性の組み合わせで成長方針を調整 ・大会前に個人種目とリレー走順を編成 ・PB一覧や歴代記録でチームの積み上がりを確認 ・県大会、上位大会、全国舞台を目指してシーズンを進行 誰をどの種目に出すか、リレーを何走に置くか、どの時期にどの能力を伸ばすかで結果が変わります。 一校を3年間かけて育てる面白さ、記録が0.01秒縮まる手応え、世代交代とスカウトの悩ましさを、短距離競技に特化したテンポで楽しめます。 自分だけの高校短距離部で、次のベストタイムを狙ってください。

Screenshots

ATHROID20204 screens
SPRINTERS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPRINTERS at none against ATHROID2020's 9. ATHROID2020's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ATHROID2020 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. SPRINTERS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ATHROID2020 versus SPRINTERS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATHROID2020SPRINTERS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKohei SaitoRYUNOSUKE ONO

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ATHROID2020

One-time9
  • World Cup Ticket ×5$0.99
  • Level Up Bottle ×3$0.99
  • High Spec CPU ×1$0.99
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  • ATHROID Coin ×100,000$0.99
  • Event Point +10$0.99
  • World Cup Ticket ×20$1.99
  • Level Up Bottle ×9$1.99
  • High Spec CPU ×3$1.99
  • ATHROID Coin ×500,000$2.99
None

SPRINTERS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATHROID2020 free?
ATHROID2020 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPRINTERS free?
SPRINTERS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATHROID2020 or SPRINTERS have ads?
SPRINTERS shows ads; ATHROID2020 does not.
Which is updated more often, ATHROID2020 or SPRINTERS?
ATHROID2020 ships an update every 3 months, and SPRINTERS every 3 months. Most recently, ATHROID2020 was updated on September 15, 2026 and SPRINTERS on September 29, 2026.

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