Comparison

SmartBlocks vs ReMotion Sprint

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.

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ReMotion Sprint

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ReMotion spot red flags early (injury + performance risk) from sprint video. Fix issues sooner, stack healthy weeks, and improve faster. Sprinting can feel fine while patterns build underneath the surface. Those hidden patterns create two problems at the same time: performance risk (wasted reps, slower progress) and injury risk (compensations that add up over time). ReMotion helps you see what’s happening sooner so you can correct earlier and keep training consistent. Record a sprint in Live Mode or upload a video. ReMotion analyzes key sprint phases and body positions to surface movement patterns you may missβ€”then delivers clear, coaching-style feedback so you know what to fix first. What you can do with ReMotion β€’ Analyze sprint mechanics from video (Live Mode or Upload) β€’ See phase-by-phase insights (Toe-Off, Strike, Touchdown, Full Support, and more) β€’ View key angles and markers that drive your results β€’ Get training-focused risk flags and movement pattern insights (no medical claims) β€’ Receive athlete cues and coach-style cues you can apply immediately β€’ Export/share results for review and communication (when available in your plan) Who it’s for β€’ Coaches managing multiple athletes/groups who want faster feedback and clearer communication β€’ Athletes who want simple, actionable technique improvements between sessions β€’ Parents who want clarity on what to work on between practices Plans ReMotion offers Core and Pro subscriptions (monthly or annual). Core includes essential analysis and risk-flag insights. Pro unlocks deeper insights and advanced tools for development and review. Important note: ReMotion is for training and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice or diagnose injuries. If you choose to upgrade to our subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service:https://www.remotionai.com/terms Privacy: https://www.remotionai.com/privacy

Screenshots

SmartBlocks4 screens
ReMotion Sprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartBlocks at none against ReMotion Sprint's 5. SmartBlocks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). ReMotion Sprint's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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. ReMotion Sprint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SmartBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, ReMotion Sprint every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SmartBlocks versus ReMotion Sprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBlocksReMotion Sprint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size128 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar TechnologiesReMotion Sciences LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmartBlocks

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ReMotion Sprint

Subscriptions5
  • ReMotion Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Core - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Core - Annual$129.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartBlocks free?
SmartBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReMotion Sprint free?
ReMotion Sprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartBlocks or ReMotion Sprint have ads?
Neither SmartBlocks nor ReMotion Sprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBlocks or ReMotion Sprint?
SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, and ReMotion Sprint every 5 weeks. Most recently, SmartBlocks was updated on September 11, 2026 and ReMotion Sprint on September 4, 2026.

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