# 3Stripes Gold vs Prep Network

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3Stripes Gold at none against Prep Network's 10. 3Stripes Gold also leads on ratings volume (365 vs 68) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prep Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. 3Stripes Gold asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 3Stripes Gold against 4.8 for Prep Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3Stripes Gold has 365 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Stripes Gold | Prep Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3stripes-gold/id6741549462/reviews)** | [4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-network/id6761510133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Gym Premier LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439949752) | [Prep Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548553062) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Stripes Gold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3stripes-gold/id6741549462)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for sporting events, providing real-time schedules, live standings, and game notifications. It offers quick team search, venue directions, and access to rosters and results, keeping all participants informed.

**Highlights:** Quick team search, Up-to-the-minute schedules, Live standings and brackets, Immediate game notifications, Venue directions, Team rosters and live results, Event documents and messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prep Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-network/id6761510133)

This app provides comprehensive coverage of high school sports, including player rankings, team standings, scouting reports, and news. Track athletes, follow teams, and find upcoming events and scores across various sports.

**Highlights:** Player rankings (national, state, position), Team power scores and standings, Athlete profiles with scouting reports, News and articles from scouts, Follow players, teams, and schools, Event listings (tournaments, showcases), Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $17.99 | per month |
| Standard | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Stripes Gold free?

3Stripes Gold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prep Network free?

Prep Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3Stripes Gold or Prep Network?

3Stripes Gold is rated higher. 3Stripes Gold averages 4.9 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Prep Network averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do 3Stripes Gold or Prep Network have ads?

Neither 3Stripes Gold nor Prep Network shows ads.

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