# Crossbar Mobile vs BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossbar Mobile at none against BladeBuddy Edge Tracker's 3. Crossbar Mobile also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 1) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). BladeBuddy Edge Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BladeBuddy Edge Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 BladeBuddy Edge Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossbar Mobile has 31K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, BladeBuddy Edge Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossbar Mobile | BladeBuddy Edge Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bladebuddy-edge-tracker/id6814320984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503178319) | [No Permission Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808658036) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossbar Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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


### BladeBuddy Edge Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bladebuddy-edge-tracker/id6814320984)

Estimate your skate blade's edge condition, hollow, and remaining steel life by taking a photo. Track sharpening history, find local shops, and get personalized hollow recommendations. Designed for skaters who want to avoid guesswork.

**Highlights:** Photo-based blade condition estimate, Skate profile analysis, Sharpening logbook, Sharpening forecast, Find local sharpening shops, Hollow guide and setup quiz

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossbar Mobile free?

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

### Is BladeBuddy Edge Tracker free?

BladeBuddy Edge Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossbar Mobile or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker?

BladeBuddy Edge Tracker is rated higher. Crossbar Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while BladeBuddy Edge Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossbar Mobile or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker have ads?

Neither Crossbar Mobile nor BladeBuddy Edge Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossbar Mobile or BladeBuddy Edge Tracker?

Crossbar Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crossbar Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and BladeBuddy Edge Tracker on October 14, 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.*