Comparison

SmartBlocks vs My Rapid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartBlocks

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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. Β  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.

About

My Rapid

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SmartBlocks4 screens
My Rapid4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, My Rapid every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SmartBlocks versus My Rapid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBlocksMy Rapid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size128 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar TechnologiesRDM Innovation

In-app purchases

None

SmartBlocks

No in-app purchases

None

My Rapid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartBlocks free?
SmartBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Rapid free?
My Rapid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartBlocks or My Rapid have ads?
Neither SmartBlocks nor My Rapid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBlocks or My Rapid?
SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, and My Rapid every 8 days. Most recently, SmartBlocks was updated on September 11, 2026 and My Rapid on September 14, 2026.

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