IceSk8ingBeat vs EdgeAlert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IceSk8ingBeat
Find ice skating training and methods across the USA, with videos from top competitors. This app aims to support youth development in ice skating.
- Ice skating training resources
- Find methods by location
- Competitor video library
- USA-specific search
- Youth development support
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The IceSk8ing application provides ice skating competitors, couches, parents a reference app to find the best ice skating training and methods from where they are or specific towns in the USA. Also, for more reference are the many videos of best in class ice skating competitors. It is our hope that this app will provide useful information that can help youth in their respective ice skating development.
EdgeAlert
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Never skate on dull edges again! EdgeAlert tracks your total ice time since your last sharpening and sends a push notification the moment you hit your limit. Connect to Apple Health and your ice skating workouts are imported automatically. Features - Automatically reads ice skating workouts from Apple Health - Set a custom hour threshold based on how often you skate - Get notified when it is time to sharpen - Optional pre-alert warning before you reach your limit - Log sessions manually when needed - Reset your counter with one tap after a fresh sharpening Who is EdgeAlert for? Figure skaters, hockey players, and recreational skaters who want to stay on top of blade maintenance without guessing. Sharp edges mean better stops, cleaner turns, and more control on the ice. EdgeAlert makes sure you never lose that edge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IceSk8ingBeat at none against EdgeAlert's 3. IceSk8ingBeat also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). EdgeAlert's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). 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. EdgeAlert sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IceSk8ingBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
IceSk8ingBeat ships an update every 6 weeks, EdgeAlert every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IceSk8ingBeat | EdgeAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Randolph W Duerr | CCT Plus LLC (Apps) |
In-app purchases
IceSk8ingBeat
No in-app purchases
EdgeAlert
- Cup of Coffee$1.99
- New Laces$4.99
- Skate Sharpening$14.99
