# Stack Team App vs Crossbar Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Crossbar Mobile at 4.9 against Stack Team App's 4.0. Crossbar Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stack Team App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, chart position 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. Crossbar Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crossbar Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 31K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Stack Team App's written reviews are positive against 58% of Crossbar Mobile's.

Stack Team App ships an update every 2 weeks, Crossbar Mobile every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Team App | Crossbar Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-team-app/id625607532/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **58.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | #146 |
| Size | 227 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Mates](https://appshunter.io/developer/625607535) | [Crossbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503178319) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Crossbar Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossbar-mobile/id1503178320)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize youth sports activities with a unified family calendar, team communication tools, and easy access to rosters and staff information. Stay connected with coaches and parents for seamless event management.

**Highlights:** Family calendar for all events, Team staff contact information, In-app team chat, Team roster access, Event and practice scheduling

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app for sports team management
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Organized schedules
- 👍 Clear and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful communication and roster management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues with calendar
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working or disappearing
- Inability to update dates from mobile app
- Chat messages not posting or disappearing
- Inability to edit chat messages
- Sync issues with calendar

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark players as 'maybe' for events
- Add players-only and parents-only chat options
- Add option to view just games or just practices
- Add ability to see game scores
- Add ability to enter reasons for missing events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Team App free?

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

### Is Crossbar Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack Team App or Crossbar Mobile?

Crossbar Mobile is rated higher. Stack Team App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Crossbar Mobile averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Stack Team App or Crossbar Mobile have ads?

Stack Team App shows ads; Crossbar Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Team App or Crossbar Mobile?

Stack Team App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crossbar Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stack Team App was updated on October 21, 2026 and Crossbar Mobile on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack Team App or Crossbar Mobile?

Stack Team App currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Crossbar Mobile at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*