# Sportplan vs HSBC SVNS

The clearest difference is rating: HSBC SVNS at 4.6 against Sportplan's 3.8. HSBC SVNS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Sportplan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sportplan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. HSBC SVNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

HSBC SVNS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSBC SVNS has 4.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Sportplan's written reviews are positive against 64% of HSBC SVNS's.

Sportplan ships an update every 3 weeks, HSBC SVNS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sportplan | HSBC SVNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportplan/id559764668/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsbc-svns/id934544949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sportplan Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/349942772) | [World Rugby Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456197774) |

## What reviewers say

### Sportplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportplan/id559764668)

This app provides coaches with a comprehensive toolkit for managing their sports teams and sessions. Access a vast library of drills, create custom session plans, and connect with a community of fellow coaches for inspiration and problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Extensive drill and session plan library, Custom session creation with clipboard, Organized content folders, Community sharing and learning, Team collaboration and sharing, Newsfeed for latest content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hockey Platinum | $5.49 | per month |
| Sportplan Hockey | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Rugby | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Football | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Tennis | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Volleyball | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Basketball | $5.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Basketball | $9.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Football | $9.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Hockey | $9.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Rugby | $9.99 | per month |
| Sportplan Tennis | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great resource for coaches
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Huge library of drills/ideas
- 👍 Helpful for session planning
- 👍 Community sharing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Cannot access paid content
- 🐛 Payment issues (spinning wheel)
- 🐛 App freezes often

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Cannot remove payment method
- Cannot update profile information

**Requested features**

- Develop a French version
- Improve app design
- Add more progressions to drills
- Improve clipboard functionality
- Allow offline access to more content


### HSBC SVNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsbc-svns/id934544949)

Follow the 2025-2026 rugby sevens season with live scores, match stats, and highlights. Explore team and player profiles, view the full calendar, and receive personalized notifications for tournaments worldwide.

**Highlights:** Live scores and match stats, Match highlights and video content, Full tournament calendar and fixtures, Team and player profiles with stats, Personalized notifications, Global tournament coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app to keep updated
- 🏆 Fantastic app with great features
- 🎥 Awesome videos and content
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking schedules and times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🚫 Broken links and outdated content
- 📺 Geo-blocking issues for live streaming
- 🔍 Lack of clear standings and results

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent score updates
- Crashes and unexpected errors
- Incorrect event information

**Requested features**

- Improve navigation and user interface
- Add more stats and player information
- Provide live streaming access globally
- Display full tournament schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sportplan free?

Sportplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HSBC SVNS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sportplan or HSBC SVNS?

HSBC SVNS is rated higher. Sportplan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while HSBC SVNS averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Sportplan or HSBC SVNS have ads?

Sportplan shows ads; HSBC SVNS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sportplan or HSBC SVNS?

Sportplan ships an update every 3 weeks, and HSBC SVNS every 2 months. Most recently, Sportplan was updated on November 1, 2026 and HSBC SVNS on November 1, 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.*