SmartBlocks vs Mesonate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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. Â 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.
Mesonate
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Get your training in the Mesonate app. As an athlete, you’ll be able to: • View personalized programs your coach has designed • Follow guided video demos for every move • Log sets, reps and weights with a tap • Track progress over time with simple charts • Receive reminders and in-app messages from your trainer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mesonate at every 2 months against SmartBlocks's every 8 months. SmartBlocks's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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, Mesonate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartBlocks | Mesonate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Technologies | Dominic Andrews |
In-app purchases
SmartBlocks
No in-app purchases
Mesonate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartBlocks free?
Is Mesonate free?
Do SmartBlocks or Mesonate have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartBlocks or Mesonate?
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