Comparison

Running Stars vs Clemson +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Running Stars

This app facilitates the management of running events, allowing organizers to manage participants and provide instant results. It features a Tap & Go system for efficient course management and immediate finish times.

Highlights
  • Tap & Go participant tracking
  • Instant runner results
  • Event course management
  • Location-specific events (Sydney, Australia)
  • All-in-one event solution
Features
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Running Stars App is an all in one app to run a Running Stars event features to allow you to Tap & Go to spread the runners out on the course and give the runners instant results when they tap to finish. At this stage Running Stars events are only located in Sydney Australia, but this won't be for long.

About

Clemson +

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Clemson+ is an exclusive benefit for IPTAY donors, and is a video streaming platform that takes fans deep inside the athletic program. In addition to future press conferences, live shows, podcasts and hype videos, Clemson+ will feature original programming, which includes: All-Access: Get inside and follow programs during their seasons and hear from the coaches and student-athletes – see the work that goes in as we prepare to play the best in the nation. Beyond the Lines: The teams behind the teams. Go deep inside Clemson’s support areas and learn more about the people dedicated to enriching the student-athlete experience off the field and maximizing performance on it. The Vault: Some of the biggest and most memorable game recaps, vlogs and moments are available in the vault. From no-hitters to Nattys, relive the moments that truly shine. Exclusive Podcasts: Listen to some of Clemson’s longest-tenured chop it up and tell stories from inside, give behind-the-scenes interviews and takes on some of the people, places and things that make Clemson special. New content will be added to Clemson+ regularly.

Screenshots

Running Stars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clemson + at none against Running Stars's shown. Running Stars's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Stars ships an update weekly, Clemson + every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Running Stars versus Clemson +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning StarsClemson +
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betterApple TV
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunning Stars Healthy Living LtdWEBME TECHNOLOGIES LLC

In-app purchases

None

Running Stars

No in-app purchases

None

Clemson +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Running Stars free?
Running Stars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clemson + free?
Clemson + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Running Stars or Clemson + have ads?
Running Stars shows ads; Clemson + does not.
Which is updated more often, Running Stars or Clemson +?
Running Stars ships an update weekly, and Clemson + every 3 weeks. Most recently, Running Stars was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clemson + on November 3, 2026.

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