Comparison

SmarTracks Coach vs Academy Coach

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

Head to head
About

SmarTracks Coach

Features
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The SmarTracks Coach App puts the coach at the center of the training world. Developed for smartphones and tablets, the app offers you as a coach a platform for high-precision measurement of running times and steps. The app works in conjunction with a SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor, which makes it possible to measure the time of a run at a frequency of 500Hz. In addition to the sensor, you only need a sports facility equipped with the integrated SmarTracks system. If you don't have one of these SmarTracks locations around the corner, you can also use the SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor in the app with a Mobile Gates Set. Live results - Split times in seconds and 1/100th of a second Results in the app and via SmarTracks Online (https://online.smartracks.run/) - Steps per minute (spm) - Number of steps - Distances - Speed (m/s) Requirements for the equipment The app is designed for use with a belt that holds the sensor on the lower back. Results from using the app with the sensor in other positions on the athlete's body will be less accurate. DX5.0 sensors and running belts can be purchased from Humotion: https://go.smartracks.run/quote#form. *Note: Part of SmarTracks Pro Subscription, in development.

About

Academy Coach

Features
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This app is built to help coaches at sports academies manage their daily activities with ease. You can create and manage batches, track how students are doing, and handle attendance — all in one place. Whether you coach football, swimming, or any other sport, this app keeps you organized and focused on your students' development. Key Features: Scheduled Sessions View and manage upcoming sessions using a simple calendar. Add or remove students easily. Attendance Management Mark attendance quickly and track who attended or missed training. Student Management Add new students to batches or sessions and manage their details smoothly. Batch Creation Create multiple batches for different sports and assign students and coaches. Levels and Outcomes Set levels and define outcomes or goals that students should achieve at each stage. Progress Tracking Follow each student’s progress through levels and see who is ready to advance. Secure Coach Login Log in with your academy credentials to access your data safely.

Screenshots

SmarTracks Coach4 screens
Academy Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmarTracks Coach at fortnightly against Academy Coach's every 3 months. Academy Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmarTracks Coach ships an update fortnightly, Academy Coach every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SmarTracks Coach versus Academy Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarTracks CoachAcademy Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumotion GmbHFitPhilia

In-app purchases

None

SmarTracks Coach

No in-app purchases

None

Academy Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmarTracks Coach free?
SmarTracks Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Academy Coach free?
Academy Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmarTracks Coach or Academy Coach have ads?
Neither SmarTracks Coach nor Academy Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmarTracks Coach or Academy Coach?
SmarTracks Coach ships an update fortnightly, and Academy Coach every 3 months. Most recently, SmarTracks Coach was updated on November 4, 2026 and Academy Coach on October 30, 2026.

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