SmartBlocks vs My Rapid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartBlocks
This app connects to Bluetooth-enabled starting blocks to measure and record key performance metrics for track and field athletes. It analyzes data like start time, push force, and reaction time, allowing athletes to visualize their progress over time.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Measures start time, push force, reaction time
- Records block position and angle
- Analyzes athlete performance
- Visualizes current and past runs
- On-board start cadence and shot
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The Data Athletics SmartBlocks App is used to control and record data from Bluetooth Low Energy enabled starting blocks, SmartBlocks, for sprinters and other track & field athletes. These starting blocks measure and record, start time, push force, reaction time, block position, block angle, and run time. SmartBlocks record and analyze athlete performance and allow athletes to visualize their current and past runs. They include on board start cadence and a start shot as well as run time beam breaks.
My Rapid
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Train Smarter with Rapid Release – The Ultimate Resistance Training Tool My Rapid is a powerful companion app for coaches and athletes, designed to control Rapid Release the Bluetooth-enabled latch device used in resistance-based running drills. Whether you're building strength, improving form, or enhancing acceleration, this app gives you total control over resistance timing. Purpose - Built for Athletic Performance: One-Click Release Instantly release the latch with a single tap, ideal for explosive start drills. Time-Based Release Set a timer to release the latch after a specific delay, great for interval and timed resistance runs. Step-Based Release Release the latch after a set number of steps, perfect for tracking athlete progress and training consistency. From track sessions to strength conditioning, Rapid Release offers coaches a reliable and precise way to add controlled resistance to any training regimen. It’s easy to pair, simple to use, and engineered to elevate athlete performance. Rapid Release – Control the Resistance. Maximize the Results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Rapid at every 8 days against SmartBlocks's every 8 months. 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.
SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, My Rapid every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SmartBlocks | My Rapid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Technologies | RDM Innovation |
In-app purchases
SmartBlocks
No in-app purchases
My Rapid
No in-app purchases









