CrimsonZip vs Project Athlete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CrimsonZip
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CrimsonZip simplifies connecting within the Harvard community. Discover new activities, stay fit, join groups, make friends, learn a new sport, and have fun βall in one place! Whether youβre looking to create a shared interest group that everyone at Harvard can join or a private group just for your close friends, this app gives you the tools to do so. Looking to start a weekly soccer game, or a walking group? Groups not your thing, but looking for a workout partner? What about organizing a movie night? CrimsonZip is designed to foster a vibrant community by making it easier than ever to organize, share, and participate in the activities that matter to you. Discover new interests and passions all within one convenient platform. Everything you need to stay connected to your favorite activities is right here and exclusively for Harvard community members with an active HarvardKey.
Project Athlete
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With the Project Athlete App, you will have access to workout programs designed specifically to help you reach your fitness and health goals! You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and resultsβall with the help of your coach. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CrimsonZip at every 3 weeks against Project Athlete's every 2 months. Project Athlete's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrimsonZip ships an update every 3 weeks, Project Athlete every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrimsonZip | Project Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harvard University | Project Athlete Limited |
In-app purchases
CrimsonZip
No in-app purchases
Project Athlete
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do CrimsonZip or Project Athlete have ads?
Which is updated more often, CrimsonZip or Project Athlete?
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