Starting Strength Network vs Smoothcomp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Starting Strength Network
Access exclusive training content, including video podcasts, subscriber-only forums, and Q&A sessions. Engage directly with creators and influence future content. Enjoy unlimited access across all your devices.
- Video podcast episodes
- Subscriber-only forum
- Q&A videos and live streams
- Comment on videos
- New premium content
- Content idea input
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Access to premium Starting Strength Content including. Starting Strength podcast episodes on video. Not available anywhere else. Access to a subscriber-only forum Subscriber-only Q&A videos and live streams. The ability to comment on videos, and access to new premium content that won’t be available anywhere else. Direct input from subscribers on new content ideas. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Starting Strength Network offers an auto-renewing Monthly Subscription with a Free Trial. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. After the free trial, subscription automatically renews at the monthly rate unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://network.startingstrength.com/pages/terms-of-service -Privacy Policy: https://network.startingstrength.com/pages/privacy-policy
Smoothcomp
Stay updated on combat sports events worldwide with real-time notifications and match countdowns. Track your favorite athletes, browse competitions, and get personalized alerts directly on your device.
- Real-time event notifications
- Match countdowns on lock screen
- Follow favorite athletes and competitions
- Personalized feed and alerts
- Mobile-friendly event browsing
- Fast search for events and athletes
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Join millions on the world’s largest online platform for combat sports! Download our app to receive notifications and real-time updates directly on your lock screen. Try it today! The Smoothcomp App is the ultimate tool for athletes, coaches, and fans to stay updated on competitions and results around the world. # Explore Events in a Mobile-Friendly Format: Each section is optimised for your smartphone, ensuring the best experience when browsing matches, brackets or results. # Track Upcoming Matches: Get real-time countdowns to your matches, available on both your lock screen and as live notifications. # Follow Your Favorites: Stay up-to-date with your teammates, favorite athletes, or competitions you’re following. # Personalized Feed and Alerts: Receive notifications for all the things you care about and don’t want to. # Fast Search and Easy Navigation: Quickly find events, athletes, and matches using our powerful search features across the app. The Smoothcomp app offers the best experience for anyone using Smoothcomp, making it a must-have for all athletes and coaches seeking a seamless, smooth event experience! Try it out now, free to download!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starting Strength Network at 100% against Smoothcomp's 28%. Starting Strength Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Smoothcomp's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Starting Strength Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Smoothcomp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Starting Strength Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Starting Strength Network's written reviews are positive against 28% of Smoothcomp's.
Starting Strength Network ships an update every 5 weeks, Smoothcomp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Starting Strength Network | Smoothcomp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (68 ratings) — better | 2.9 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 28.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asgaard Funding, LLC | Smoothcomp AB |
Customer experience
Starting Strength Network
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In-app purchases
Starting Strength Network
- Starting Strength App Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starting Strength Network Year$74.991 Year
Smoothcomp
- Smoothcomp Pro$24.99
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