# Stack Team App vs Spond

The clearest difference is rating: Spond at 4.9 against Stack Team App's 4.0. Spond also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stack Team App's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 3.6K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Spond holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Stack Team App's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spond's.

Stack Team App ships an update every 2 weeks, Spond weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Team App | Spond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-team-app/id625607532/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #137 | **#89** |
| Size | 227 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Mates](https://appshunter.io/developer/625607535) | [SPOND AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/755596887) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Team App

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Spond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app streamlines sports team and club organization. It simplifies scheduling, payment collection, and communication for coaches, admins, parents, and players. Save time on administrative tasks and focus more on the sport.

**Highlights:** Schedule training, matches, and events, Automatic RSVP tracking, Secure payment collection, Group communication tools, Manage multiple teams and roles, Sync with personal calendar, Player of the match voting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and manage
- 🚀 Effective for organizing teams and events
- 💡 Useful features like polls, availability requests, and payments
- 🤝 Helps improve team communication and coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (spam, delayed, unable to turn off)
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📅 Calendar sync problems
- 🤔 Confusing sign-up and setup process
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly disappearing
- Inability to create new events in some groups
- Calendar sync issues when crossing time zones
- Verification code not being received
- Crashes when opening messages

**Requested features**

- Add goal scorer and stats tracking features
- Improve recurring event creation and management
- Implement a more granular notification control system
- Develop an iPad-specific app
- Add a car pool feature to connect players in the same area


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Team App free?

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

### Is Spond free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack Team App or Spond?

Spond is rated higher. Stack Team App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Spond averages 4.9 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Stack Team App or Spond have ads?

Stack Team App shows ads; Spond does not.

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

Stack Team App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spond weekly. Most recently, Stack Team App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spond on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack Team App or Spond?

Stack Team App currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Spond at #89. 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.*