# Crossbar Mobile vs CoachSMART

Crossbar Mobile and CoachSMART both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CoachSMART's written reviews are positive against 60% of Crossbar Mobile's. CoachSMART also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Crossbar Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (32K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoachSMART sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Crossbar Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Crossbar Mobile against 5.0 for CoachSMART. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossbar Mobile has 32K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Crossbar Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoachSMART's.

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, CoachSMART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossbar Mobile | CoachSMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachsmart-lit/id6767059759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503178319) | [GOLD Sports Training LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896363075) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossbar Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize youth sports activities with a unified family calendar, team communication tools, and easy access to rosters and staff information. Stay connected with coaches and parents for seamless event management.

**Highlights:** Family calendar for all events, Team staff contact information, In-app team chat, Team roster access, Event and practice scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app for sports team management
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Organized schedules
- 👍 Clear and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful communication and roster management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues with calendar
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working or disappearing
- Inability to update dates from mobile app
- Chat messages not posting or disappearing
- Inability to edit chat messages
- Sync issues with calendar

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark players as 'maybe' for events
- Add players-only and parents-only chat options
- Add option to view just games or just practices
- Add ability to see game scores
- Add ability to enter reasons for missing events


### CoachSMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachsmart-lit/id6767059759)

This platform connects coaches, athletes, and families to manage training, track progress, and improve performance. It offers tools for scheduling, goal setting, wellness monitoring, and communication, all in one app.

**Highlights:** Team scheduling and calendar sharing, Daily and long-term goal tracking, Athlete wellness and mood monitoring, Real-time messaging, Media library for training resources, Progress visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoachSMART Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| CoachSMART Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossbar Mobile free?

Crossbar Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CoachSMART free?

CoachSMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossbar Mobile or CoachSMART?

CoachSMART is rated higher. Crossbar Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while CoachSMART averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crossbar Mobile or CoachSMART have ads?

Neither Crossbar Mobile nor CoachSMART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossbar Mobile or CoachSMART?

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and CoachSMART every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crossbar Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and CoachSMART on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*