The Headset App vs AthleteRated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Headset App
This app provides encrypted, crystal-clear communication for sports teams and other organizations. It replaces bulky radios with smartphone and smartwatch connectivity, offering up to six open-voice channels. It's a simple, affordable, and secure alternative to traditional headset systems.
- Encrypted voice channels
- Smartphone and smartwatch connectivity
- Works with any Bluetooth or wired headset
- Minimal setup required
- Ultra hi-res audio
- Up to 6 open-voice channels
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The Professional Standard for Sideline & Dugout Communication. Ditch the bulky radios for encrypted, crystal-clear comms. Whether you're calling a blitz on Friday night or a slider from the dugout, The Headset App connects your entire staff via smartphone and smartwatch. Fully NFHS, and UIL compliant. Headset communications made ridiculously simple. Works for many industries/markets, made for sports. Coaching Communications, sideline communications, coach-to-catcher, coach-to-player! Perfect & affordable replacement for sports headsets. Everything a traditional headset system has, now in an app made secure & simple. Football + sports, security teams, schools & more. Up to 6 open-voice channels. Download the app, invite staff, and go! Features: Works with ANY Bluetooth or wired headset or earbuds with a mic. No hardware requirements. Use what works for you! Minimal setup. Encrypted account & voice channels (as safe as online bank transactions). Fraction of the cost of traditional coaching headset systems. Ultra hi-res audio. Lossless audio format. Double the bitrate of standard def. Runs on wifi & data, not on radio waves.
AthleteRated
This app helps athletes, coaches, and fans track progress, discover opportunities, and participate in virtual challenges. It aims to create exposure and value for users nationwide.
- Track athlete growth
- Connect with collegiate and pro opportunities
- Engage in virtual challenges
- Create exposure and value
- Personalized roadmap to success
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Your personal roadmap to success. Athlete Rated is the game-changing app for all athletes, coaches, and fans. Track your growth, connect with collegiate and pro opportunities, and engage in virtual challenges with peers. Used nationwide, AR creates exposure and value for every participant. *Download AR and redefine your journey today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Headset App at 60% against AthleteRated's 0%. The Headset App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (522 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Headset App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Headset App has 522 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Headset App's written reviews are positive against 0% of AthleteRated's.
The Headset App ships an update every 3 weeks, AthleteRated fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Headset App | AthleteRated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (522 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 522 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TenFour Labs, LLC | AthleteRated |
Customer experience
The Headset App
AthleteRated
In-app purchases
The Headset App
No in-app purchases
AthleteRated
No in-app purchases
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