# SportLink vs On Deck Academy

The clearest difference is ads: On Deck Academy at none against SportLink's shown. On Deck Academy also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). SportLink's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SportLink against 5.0 for On Deck Academy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On Deck Academy has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SportLink ships an update every 3 weeks, On Deck Academy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SportLink | On Deck Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportlink/id1636519969/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-deck-academy/id6474359559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Stenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636519971) | [Baseball Development Academy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721419198) |

## What reviewers say

### SportLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportlink/id1636519969)

Find and connect with local athletes for both competitive tournaments and casual sporting events. Organize or join games to enhance your athletic experience.

**Highlights:** Match with athletes, Organize tournaments, Find casual games, Local sporting events, Connect with players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### On Deck Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-deck-academy/id6474359559)

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey, including nutrition, habits, and measurements, with guidance from your coach. Engage with digital communities and earn badges for achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout programs, Workout and exercise video tracking, Meal and habit tracking, Goal setting and progress monitoring, Real-time coach messaging, Digital community engagement, Body measurement tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SportLink free?

SportLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is On Deck Academy free?

On Deck Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SportLink or On Deck Academy?

SportLink and On Deck Academy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do SportLink or On Deck Academy have ads?

SportLink shows ads; On Deck Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, SportLink or On Deck Academy?

SportLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and On Deck Academy every 5 weeks. Most recently, SportLink was updated on November 3, 2026 and On Deck Academy on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*