PaddleMate vs Spleeft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaddleMate
This performance measurement system uses hardware sensors and software to help kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat, and rowing athletes track and improve their sport performance. Coaches can monitor athlete development, view live data from the water, and provide real-time feedback.
- Force measurement sensor (POD)
- GPS & data collecting unit (TRACKER)
- Live data from the water
- Training and race data analysis
- Pulling force, symmetry, stroke rate tracking
- Distance per stroke measurement
- Heart rate monitor compatibility
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Performance measurement system specifically developed for kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat and rowing sports to objectively measure and improve the sport performance. The system consists hardware devices and software elements. Coaches can have access to their athlete's profile and see how they are developing week to week. Paddlemate can provide LIVE data from the water so coaches can see their athletes performance and give them real-time feedback. POD = Force measurement sensor TRACKER = GPS & data collecting unit Training and race data analysis and tracking: Pulling force Force curves Symmetry Stroke rate Distance per stroke measurement Speed Pace GPS-based distance tracking with all necessary data Compatibility with heart rate monitoring devices Pull and Ride!
Spleeft
This app tracks barbell velocity and jump height using your iPhone or Apple Watch, offering real-time feedback and AI-powered analytics for strength training. It provides detailed insights, coach-friendly data management, and is validated by sports science.
- Measure barbell velocity and jump height
- Real-time feedback and alerts
- 1RM calculator and strength progress tracking
- AI-powered data analytics
- Coach-friendly data management and export
- Sports science validated accuracy
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Unlock your full strength training potential with Spleeft, the ultimate VBT tracker that measures barbell velocity, jump height, and more—without external devices. Whether you're a coach or an athlete, take your Velocity Based Training (VBT) to the next level with real-time feedback and Gym AI powered analytics. Key Features: • MEASURE BARBELL VELOCITY & JUMP HEIGHT: Track barbell velocity and jump performance in real time using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set a velocity loss threshold and receive real-time alerts when your performance drops. • STRENGTH TRAINING & VELOCITYT TRACKING WITH 1RM CALCULATOR: Measure traditional barbell exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press. Plus, estimate your 1RM and track your strength training progress month by month. • DATA ANALYTICS: Get detailed insights into your performance with Gym AI powered analytics. Track your best rep velocity, review your load-velocity profile, and monitor your max power load to ensure continuous improvement. • REAL-TIME FEEDBACK FOR SMART TRAINING: Whether using your iPhone or Apple Watch, Spleeft offers real-time feedback on your velocity and helping you train smarter and optimize every rep for better results. • COACH-FRIENDLY DATA MANAGEMENT: Perfect for coaches—automatically save each series to your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iCloud for easy review. Tag data by exercise variation (e.g., trap bar deadlift) or athlete name, and filter by tag to analyze each athlete’s progress. Export data in .csv format for further analysis and integration. • BARBELL TRACKER & MACHINE EXERCISES: With the iPhone app, measure velocity during machine exercises like leg press, and the Apple Watch extension allows velocity tracking in dumbbell exercises. • SPORTS SCIENCE VALIDATED: Backed by sports science and validated against professional equipment, including a motion capture system, ensuring the most accurate velocity tracking. Pricing: • 3-day free trial available. • After the trial, make a one-time payment to access barbell velocity and jump height tracking with your iPhone or Apple Watch. • PRO features like data management and analytics are available exclusively for PRO users. Why Choose Spleeft? • Trusted by coaches and athletes for precise, real-time performance tracking. • No need for external devices or encoders—just your iPhone and Apple Watch. • Gym AI powered analytics and detailed data management designed to help you train smarter and track your progress with accuracy. Start your strength training with Velocity Based Training (VBT) today. Download Spleeft now and improve your barbell velocity, jump height, and overall performance! Check pricing for your region below, at the In-App Purchases section of the Information. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaddleMate at 100% against Spleeft's 44%. PaddleMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Spleeft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Spleeft sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PaddleMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaddleMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PaddleMate's written reviews are positive against 44% of Spleeft's.
PaddleMate ships an update monthly, Spleeft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaddleMate | Spleeft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paddlemate Kft. | Ivan de Lucas Rogero |
Customer experience
PaddleMate
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In-app purchases
PaddleMate
No in-app purchases
Spleeft
- Spleeft PRO1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Spleeft Coach (Week)$3.997 Days
- Spleeft Coach (Month)14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- Spleeft Big Coach (Month)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Spleeft Elite Coach (Month)1 Month trial$17.991 Month
- Spleeft PRO (1 year)$22.991 Year
- Spleeft Elite Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- Spleeft Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Spleeft Big Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- 30 days trialFree
- Spleeft Jump$5.99
- Spleeft VBT$5.99
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- Spleeft Watch Extension$8.99









