# Connect Compete vs Stack Team App

The clearest difference is rating: Stack Team App at 4.0 against Connect Compete's 1.9. Stack Team App also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 52) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Connect Compete's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Team App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Connect Compete asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack Team App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Team App has 15K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Connect Compete's written reviews are positive against 41% of Stack Team App's.

Connect Compete ships an update every 2 months, Stack Team App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Compete | Stack Team App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-compete/id578342307/reviews) | **[4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-team-app/id625607532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 20 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stack Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771511611) | [Team Mates](https://appshunter.io/developer/625607535) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Compete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-compete/id578342307)

Stay updated on your favorite sports teams and tournaments with real-time schedules, scores, and standings. Get directions to venues and communicate with your team. Features include player activation and game check-in for coaches and referees.

**Highlights:** Favorite teams and tournaments, Real-time schedules, scores, and standings, Venue directions, Team communication, Player activation, Game check-in, Search and browse by location/calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can find event locations
- 👍 Can add events to calendar
- 👍 Can view schedules
- 👍 Convenient for tournament info
- 👍 Provides game addresses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Not responsive on phone
- 🐛 Not intuitive
- 🐛 Lack of features
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in to the app
- Account does not exist in the app
- App is not responsive on phone
- App crashes
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Companion app for Sports Connect Club
- Favorite teams for easier tracking
- Auto-advance to current date on schedules
- Team-only schedule view
- Export schedule to iOS calendar


### Stack Team App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-team-app/id625607532)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This platform allows sports teams and clubs to create their own customizable smartphone apps and websites. It offers features for communication, event management, payments, and merchandise sales, enhancing club professionalism and engagement.

**Highlights:** Instant news, event, photo, and video sharing, Event promotion, reminders, and attendance tracking, In-app payments and merchandise sales, Customizable access groups for members, Private messaging and group chats, Surveys and in-app voting, Sync team events with smartphone calendar

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable and feature-rich
- 📅 Useful calendar and scheduling features
- 💬 Effective communication and chat tools
- 🏆 Great for managing sports teams and clubs
- 🆓 Free app with good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy notifications and inconsistent behavior
- 📱 Cluttered and confusing user interface
- 💢 Frustrating ad experience, disruptive pop-ups
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing information
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not clearing after viewing
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when posting messages
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
- Unreliable performance and slow load times

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of past events and posts
- Improve calendar sync with external calendars
- Add option to disable notifications or customize them
- Enhance photo and video upload capabilities
- Provide more granular access control and permissions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Compete free?

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

### Is Stack Team App free?

Stack Team App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Compete or Stack Team App?

Stack Team App is rated higher. Connect Compete averages 1.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Stack Team App averages 4.0 from 15K ratings.

### Do Connect Compete or Stack Team App have ads?

Stack Team App shows ads; Connect Compete does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Compete or Stack Team App?

Connect Compete ships an update every 2 months, and Stack Team App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect Compete was updated on October 7, 2026 and Stack Team App on October 16, 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.*