SportyMatch vs Sand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SportyMatch
Connect with local sports enthusiasts to organize games, find venues, and discover new sports. Stay updated with real-time notifications for all your sporting activities.
- Connect with sports players
- Create and join events
- Find sports locations
- Search for various sports
- Real-time notifications
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Are you passionate about sports and looking for like-minded players in your area? Our app is your go-to platform to connect with sports enthusiasts, create events, find the best locations, and stay updated with real-time notifications. Whether you're into basketball, pickleball, soccer, tennis, or any other sport, we've got you covered! Key Features: 1. Connect with Players: Find and connect with players who share your passion for sports. Build your sports network and never miss a game again. 2. Create and Join Events: Easily create sports events or join existing ones. From casual games to competitive tournaments, there's something for everyone. 3. Find Locations: Discover the best sports facilities and venues near you. Our app provides detailed information on locations, including ratings and reviews from other users. 4. Search Sports: Looking to try a new sport? Our comprehensive search feature allows you to explore various sports and find events and players for each one. 5. Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant notifications about upcoming events, game changes, and new messages from your sports network. Why Choose Us? User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design that makes it easy to navigate and use. Community-Driven: Built by sports enthusiasts, for sports enthusiasts. Comprehensive: All your sports networking needs in one app. Download now and join a vibrant community of sports lovers! Let’s play, connect, and enjoy sports like never before.
Sand
Connect with beach volleyball partners and manage your game schedule. Ideal for competitive players, whether you're part of a circuit, playing casually, or with a club.
- Find beach volleyball partners
- Organize game schedules
- Support for circuits, casual play, and clubs
- Subscription plans for enhanced features
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The ultimate app built exclusively for competitive beach volleyball players. Find partners and stay organized whether playing the circuit, on your own, or with a club. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SportyMatch at none against Sand's 4. SportyMatch also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). Sand's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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. Sand sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SportyMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SportyMatch against 5.0 for Sand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SportyMatch has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SportyMatch ships an update every 3 weeks, Sand every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SportyMatch | Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SportyMatch LLC | James Sherry |
Customer experience
SportyMatch
Sand
In-app purchases
SportyMatch
No in-app purchases
Sand
- Pro Player Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Coach Monthly$24.991 Month
- Pro Player Subscription (Annual)$29.991 Year
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- Coach Yearly$250.001 Year
