Comparison

AthleticNext vs Note Blade

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

Head to head
About

AthleticNext

This app helps athletes improve their technique and mechanics through real-time feedback powered by AI and web technologies. It facilitates collaboration between athletes and coaches, digitalizing sports for longer, more successful careers.

Highlights
  • Real-time technique feedback
  • AI-assisted video analysis
  • Video gathering and sharing
  • Athlete progress tracking
  • Coach athlete management
  • Instant performance feedback
Features
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AthleticNext is a product of a partnership by the World's top-class athletes and software engineers. Our vision is to assist athletes in developing their technique and mechanics by providing real-time feedback using the latest Web and AI technologies. The tools we provide enable the next-generation collaboration between the athletes and the coaches. We transform the sport by digitalizing it and helping the athletes to have longer and more successful careers. #athleticnext #nextgenerationathletics AthleticNext enables the following features for the Athletes - Gathering the videos from training sessions in one place and sharing them with coaches - Performing both manual and AI-assisted video analysis - Seeing the progress of Athletes’ development over the time By using AthleticNext the Coaches can easily - Manage their athletes by inviting them to their team - Provide instant feedback about Athlete’s performance in the training session - Efficiently share the results of video analysis with the Athlete

About

Note Blade

Features
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Ever wondered about every point you scored, lost, and the strategies that worked for you in a fencing match? Now, with our app, you can effortlessly log data for every game and instantly receive comprehensive statistics and analysis! Clear game outcome analysis Detailed match data statistics Daily training log capabilities Opponent data and strategy analysis What's more, with consistent data tracking, you can understand your strengths and weaknesses, making wiser decisions for future training and matches. Download now and elevate your fencing skills rapidly!

Screenshots

AthleticNext3 screens
Note Blade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AthleticNext at none against Note Blade's 3. AthleticNext also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). Note Blade's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Note Blade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AthleticNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AthleticNext ships an update every 5 weeks, Note Blade every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
AthleticNext versus Note Blade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthleticNextNote Blade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2.1 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrejs AbrickisYIWEI WEN

In-app purchases

None

AthleticNext

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Note Blade

Subscriptions3
  • Billed monthly$7.991 Month
  • Termly Subscription$7.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is AthleticNext free?
AthleticNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note Blade free?
Note Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AthleticNext or Note Blade have ads?
Note Blade shows ads; AthleticNext does not.
Which is updated more often, AthleticNext or Note Blade?
AthleticNext ships an update every 5 weeks, and Note Blade every 18 months. Most recently, AthleticNext was updated on November 3, 2026 and Note Blade on November 3, 2026.

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