USPC vs Smoothcomp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USPC
This app promotes the sport of powerlifting by providing opportunities for athletes to compete in a positive and stimulating environment. It upholds the standards of the sport through fair enforcement of rules, focusing on safety and athleticism.
- Powerlifting competition opportunities
- Upholds sport standards
- Focus on squat, bench press, deadlift
- Promotes athleticism and performance
- Ensures lifter safety
- Positive competitive atmosphere
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It is the United States Powerlifting Coalition’s (USPC) mission to provide athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport of powerlifting in a stimulating and positive atmosphere of camaraderie and competition. Our goal is to uphold the standards of the sport of powerlifting by enforcing the basic tenets of the performance of the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The USPC’s intention is to provide powerlifting meets that promote athleticism and physical performance, while ensuring that the rules enacted promote lifter safety. We believe that the leaders of our federation must be fair, organized, and promote a culture that fosters a positive environment that supports all backgrounds, genders, ethnicity, and sexuality. The USPC leadership will work alongside state chairs and meet directors to teach and uphold meet standards that foster a positive experience for everyone that comes into contact with our organization.
Smoothcomp
Stay updated on combat sports events worldwide with real-time notifications and match countdowns. Track your favorite athletes, browse competitions, and get personalized alerts directly on your device.
- Real-time event notifications
- Match countdowns on lock screen
- Follow favorite athletes and competitions
- Personalized feed and alerts
- Mobile-friendly event browsing
- Fast search for events and athletes
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Join millions on the world’s largest online platform for combat sports! Download our app to receive notifications and real-time updates directly on your lock screen. Try it today! The Smoothcomp App is the ultimate tool for athletes, coaches, and fans to stay updated on competitions and results around the world. # Explore Events in a Mobile-Friendly Format: Each section is optimised for your smartphone, ensuring the best experience when browsing matches, brackets or results. # Track Upcoming Matches: Get real-time countdowns to your matches, available on both your lock screen and as live notifications. # Follow Your Favorites: Stay up-to-date with your teammates, favorite athletes, or competitions you’re following. # Personalized Feed and Alerts: Receive notifications for all the things you care about and don’t want to. # Fast Search and Easy Navigation: Quickly find events, athletes, and matches using our powerful search features across the app. The Smoothcomp app offers the best experience for anyone using Smoothcomp, making it a must-have for all athletes and coaches seeking a seamless, smooth event experience! Try it out now, free to download!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: USPC at 4.2 against Smoothcomp's 2.9. USPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Smoothcomp's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Smoothcomp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. USPC asks for nothing beyond the download.
USPC holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smoothcomp has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
USPC ships an update every 12 months, Smoothcomp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USPC | Smoothcomp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 2.9 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 460 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Layne | Smoothcomp AB |
Customer experience
USPC
Smoothcomp
In-app purchases
USPC
No in-app purchases
Smoothcomp
- Smoothcomp Pro$24.99








