Comparison

athlete one + vs PlayerUp

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

Head to head
About

athlete one +

This comprehensive platform streamlines youth and collegiate sports management by connecting clubs, teams, players, parents, events, and colleges. It offers integrated communication and management tools, including health data synchronization with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Club, team, player, and parent management
  • Event coordination
  • College recruitment integration
  • Streamlined communication
  • Apple Health integration
  • Fitness data tracking
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Athlete one, founded in 2008, is the next evolution in youth sports and collegiate management. Unlike competitors who focus on specific segments, athlete one connects clubs, teams, players, parents, events, and colleges within a single, comprehensive system. As the first to integrate all these aspects, athlete one is the only true all-in-one solution in the market, using cutting-edge technology to streamline communication and management. Health Integration: AthleteOne integrates with Apple Health (HealthKit) to read and write important fitness data: Running & walking distance (miles) Active calories burned Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlayerUp

Features
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PlayerUp helps coaches and teams better develop athletes. Built for sports teams of all levels, PlayerUp makes it easy to deliver feedback, track progress, plan for sessions, and keep everyone aligned throughout the season. FOR COACHES: - Give 1:1 or team-wide feedback tied to practices and games - Rate player performance and track growth over time - Prompt Players to self-evaluate after sessions - Communicate game plans, announcements, and updates in one place - Sync rosters and events automatically with TeamSnap and other scheduling tools FOR PLAYERS: - Receive direct feedback from coaches and respond in-app - See your progress across technical, tactical, physical, and mental areas - Evaluate your performance post-sessions - Set personal goals and track achievements over the season WHY PLAYERUP? Too often, important feedback gets lost or forgotten after practice. PlayerUp ensures that every message, rating, and plan is captured and accessible — so coaches can coach better, and players can improve faster. Perfect for: Soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and more Competitive teams, recreational clubs, and individual player development Coaches who want structured communication and players who want to grow Take your team’s development to the next level with PlayerUp. --- **Privacy Policy:** https://playerup.co/privacy **Terms of Use:** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

athlete one +4 screens
PlayerUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlayerUp at weekly against athlete one +'s monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. athlete one + sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and PlayerUp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

athlete one + ships an update monthly, PlayerUp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
athlete one + versus PlayerUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterathlete one +PlayerUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTotal Global Sports Inc.PlayerUp Inc

In-app purchases

6 purchases

athlete one +

Subscriptions6
  • athlete one + Subscription$5.001 Month
  • athlete one + Subscription$7.001 Month
  • athlete one + Subscription$19.001 Month
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  • athlete one + Subscription$50.001 Year
  • athlete one + Subscription$70.001 Year
  • athlete one + Subscription$190.001 Year
1 purchases

PlayerUp

Subscriptions1
  • Team1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is athlete one + free?
athlete one + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayerUp free?
PlayerUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do athlete one + or PlayerUp have ads?
Neither athlete one + nor PlayerUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, athlete one + or PlayerUp?
athlete one + ships an update monthly, and PlayerUp weekly. Most recently, athlete one + was updated on September 20, 2026 and PlayerUp on September 29, 2026.

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