SportsTrace vs Platform Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SportsTrace
Analyze your athletic movements in 3D using video uploads. Receive personalized recommendations and track progress to improve your technique. Manage training sessions and compare performance over time.
- 3D biomechanical analysis
- AI personalized recommendations
- Video and training session management
- Side-by-side video comparison
- Performance dashboards
- Unlimited cloud storage
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Upload a recorded video or capture training footage in real time and submit to our secure cloud. SportsTrace takes over from there, analyzing your video to determine how your body moves in three dimensions. You give us video, we give you advanced insights about your body and personalized recommendations designed to help you improve. Compare your movements over time and track your progress as SportsTrace helps you improve your technique. With SportsTrace you get: - Upload video in real time or from your gallery - Video and training session management - Playback anytime, anywhere - 3D biomechanical analysis - Automatic telestration overlays - AI personalized recommendations - Compare two videos side-by-side - Compare Overlay - Library of professional videos - Unlimited cloud storage - Team data and reports - Performance dashboards - Athlete video management for in facility or remote training - SportsTrace customer support With SportsTrace you can manage, review, recommend and compare all of your training video to help you achieve your athletic potential. Train smarter with SportsTrace.
Platform Manager
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Platform Manager — Training and Meet Management for Powerlifters Whether you're chasing a new PR or prepping for your next meet Platform Manager keeps everything in one place. Training Log Log every set with real weight, reps, and RPE. Track estimated 1-rep max over time with built-in charts for squat, bench, and deadlift. Add session notes and body weight so your training history tells the whole story — not just the numbers. Attempt Planner Plan your openers, second, and third attempts before you ever step on the platform. Weights display in both kg and lb, so there's no last-minute math on meet day. Meets Discover upcoming meets, save the ones you're attending, and pull up the full roster before you compete. On meet day, follow live platform-by-platform lifting order, upcoming lifters, and attempts in real time. Federation Cards Keep your USAPL, USPA, Powerlifting America, and IPF memberships in one place. Make It Yours Choose light, dark, or system theme, and pick an accent color that matches your gym, your team, or just your taste. Built for lifters who want less time managing spreadsheets and more time under the bar. Subscriptions: Team Manager and Athlete, monthly or yearly, with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://platformmanager.bigdawg.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://platformmanager.bigdawg.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SportsTrace at none against Platform Manager's 4. SportsTrace also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Platform Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SportsTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.
SportsTrace ships an update every 3 weeks, Platform Manager every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SportsTrace | Platform Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SportsTrace, Inc. | Michael Ruland |
In-app purchases
SportsTrace
No in-app purchases
Platform Manager
- Platform Manager14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Platform Manager14 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Platform Manager14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Platform Manager14 Days trial$249.001 Year
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