Comparison

SmartBlocks vs SprintVision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. Ā  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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SprintVision

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SprintVision turns a single phone video into a full breakdown of your sprint — so you know exactly what's making you fast, and what's holding you back. Upload one clip. SprintVision tracks your whole body through every step, measures the mechanics that decide your speed, and turns them into a personal coaching report and a training plan built around you. WHAT YOU GET • Full-body pose tracking through every step • Step-by-step kinograms to compare your positions frame by frame • Rated metrics on what actually decides your speed — 10m time, ground contact, flight time, stride length, knee lift, torso lean, ankle angle and more • A personal AI coaching report with clear cues and targeted drills for every fault • AI training plans built around your events, PBs and mechanics • Progress tracking to watch every metric improve over time • Export reports, kinograms and videos to share with your coach or squad FOR ATHLETES Chase a PB with lab-style feedback — no sensors, no markers, just your phone. FOR COACHES Run your whole squad from one place: add athletes, review everyone's sprints, and get AI reports and training plans tailored to each athlete. Start with a free trial and see your speed like never before. — SprintVision offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://sprintvision.app/terms.html Privacy: https://sprintvision.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

SmartBlocks4 screens
SprintVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartBlocks at none against SprintVision's 6. SmartBlocks also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SprintVision sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartBlocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
SmartBlocks versus SprintVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBlocksSprintVision
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar TechnologiesSEAN DAVID STRATTON

In-app purchases

None

SmartBlocks

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

SprintVision

Subscriptions6
  • SprintVision Athlete$9.991 Month
  • SprintVision Coach$19.991 Month
  • SprintVision Athlete7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • SprintVision Club$49.991 Month
  • SprintVision Coach14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • SprintVision Club14 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartBlocks free?
SmartBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SprintVision free?
SprintVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartBlocks or SprintVision have ads?
Neither SmartBlocks nor SprintVision shows ads.

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