# FieldLevel vs scoutSMART Basic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FieldLevel at 2.5K against scoutSMART Basic's 5. FieldLevel also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.9 for FieldLevel against 5.0 for scoutSMART Basic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FieldLevel has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FieldLevel ships an update every 3 months, scoutSMART Basic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FieldLevel | scoutSMART Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldlevel/id470231113/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutsmart-basic/id1463371703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FieldLevel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470231116) | [Competitive Sports Analysis, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432226408) |

## What reviewers say

### FieldLevel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldlevel/id470231113)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects athletes with college teams and coaches with talented players. It simplifies the recruiting process by providing a centralized platform for showcasing skills, communicating with coaches, and finding the right athletic and academic fit.

**Highlights:** Athlete profile creation, Coach-athlete communication, Team and athlete matching, Recruiting pipeline management, Showcase athletic and academic skills, Direct messaging with coaches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform for connecting athletes and coaches
- 🚀 Excellent exposure for athletes
- 💡 Helpful for coach communication
- 👍 Affordable service
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues, app crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited sports coverage
- 💰 Premium service is expensive
- 🔍 Requires coach involvement for full benefits

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues, unable to log in
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Inconsistent app behavior, freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Add more sports like equestrian, wrestling, and cheerleading
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Allow athletes to update their own profile information


### scoutSMART Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutsmart-basic/id1463371703)

This app streamlines the college sports recruiting process by delivering potential recruits directly to your phone weekly. Review detailed player profiles, stats, and scores to identify and track athletes for your team.

**Highlights:** Weekly recruit delivery, Full recruit profiles, Stats and scores, Player analysis and tracking, Streamlined recruiting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FieldLevel free?

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

### Is scoutSMART Basic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FieldLevel or scoutSMART Basic?

scoutSMART Basic is rated higher. FieldLevel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while scoutSMART Basic averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FieldLevel or scoutSMART Basic have ads?

Neither FieldLevel nor scoutSMART Basic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FieldLevel or scoutSMART Basic?

FieldLevel ships an update every 3 months, and scoutSMART Basic every 4 months. Most recently, FieldLevel was updated on September 26, 2026 and scoutSMART Basic on September 27, 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.*