Comparison

STC Leisure vs DashPoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STC Leisure

Easily browse and book fitness classes at council-run leisure centers. Save favorite classes, manage bookings, and access timetables and center information. Integrates with HealthKit to share activity data.

Highlights
  • Browse and book fitness classes
  • Manage bookings
  • Save favorite classes
  • Access timetables and opening hours
  • View center information
  • HealthKit activity data integration
Features
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The South Tyneside Council Leisure Services / STC Leisure app makes it easy to browse and book fitness classes at Council-run leisure centres across South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn. Save your favourite classes, manage bookings, and access the latest timetables, opening hours and centre information all in one place. The STC Leisure app can be used at the following centres: Haven Point, South Shields Hebburn Central, Hebburn Jarrow Focus, Jarrow Jarrow Community Pool, Jarrow Monkton Stadium, Jarrow Temple Park Centre, South Shields APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.

About

DashPoint

Discover local running events and clubs, plan group runs with friends, and explore new routes. Earn rewards for participation and track your running stats. Connect with a community of runners and enhance your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Local event and club discovery
  • Group run planning
  • Route planner and exploration
  • DashPoints rewards system
  • Secure event ticketing
  • Personal run stats tracking
  • Garmin Connect integration
Features
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Find your next run. Build your crew. Earn rewards. DashPoint connects you to the running community around you. Discover local events, join clubs, plan routes, and run with friends, all in one app. DISCOVER EVENTS & CLUBS Browse featured running events in your city. Find local running clubs and join with a tap. Filter by location, date, and distance to find the perfect run for you. PLAN GROUP RUNS Invite friends to run together. Set the route, pick the intensity, and share your run invite with a link. Track who's joining and check in when you arrive. EXPLORE ROUTES & VENUES Discover running routes. Build your own routes or explore routes shared by clubs and other runners. EARN DASHPOINTS Check in at events and runs to earn DashPoints. Track your stats, see your run history, and watch your rewards grow with every step. SEAMLESS TICKETING Register for events and purchase tickets securely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. Get QR code tickets for fast check-in on race day. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Add friends, see mutual connections, send run invitations, and build your running network. Running is better together. KEY FEATURES: - Local event and club discovery - Interactive map with routes, venues, and run invites - Route planner with road-snapped directions - Route analytics: safety, lighting, paving, scenic scores - Group run planning and friend invitations - DashPoints rewards for attendance and check-ins - Secure ticketing with Apple Pay and Google Pay - QR code event check-in - Run history and personal stats - Push notifications for events and invites - GPX export and Garmin Connect integration Whether you're training for a marathon or looking for a casual weekend jog, DashPoint helps you find the right run, the right people, and the right route. Download DashPoint and start running with your community today.

Screenshots

STC Leisure4 screens
DashPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DashPoint at 100% against STC Leisure's 29%. DashPoint also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STC Leisure ships an update every 2 months, DashPoint weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
STC Leisure versus DashPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTC LeisureDashPoint
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size107 MB116 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSouth Tyneside CouncilJames Fergus

Customer experience

STC Leisure

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

DashPoint

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

STC Leisure

No in-app purchases

None

DashPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STC Leisure free?
STC Leisure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashPoint free?
DashPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STC Leisure or DashPoint have ads?
Neither STC Leisure nor DashPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STC Leisure or DashPoint?
STC Leisure ships an update every 2 months, and DashPoint weekly. Most recently, STC Leisure was updated on October 30, 2026 and DashPoint on October 30, 2026.

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