Skate Sensor vs BladeTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skate Sensor
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• Pair the skate sensors to your phone • Video demonstrations of skating techniques are available on the techniques screen • Customizable daily to-do list for structured practice sessions • Analysis screen displays summaries after each technique is performed The sensors collect movement data during practice, while the app analyzes that data to identify performed techniques, track trends, and provide feedback to the skater. The mobile app serves as both a real-time training companion and a long-term development tool.
BladeTracker
This app helps hockey players track their skate sharpening history, including hollow depth and usage hours. It eliminates guesswork, ensuring consistent edges and optimal performance on the ice. Organize multiple skates or players with a simple, distraction-free design.
- Track skate sharpenings
- Log hollow depth and method
- Monitor blade usage
- Organize multiple skates/players
- Simple, distraction-free design
- No accounts required
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Stop guessing. Skate with confidence. Most hockey players don’t actually know when their skates need sharpening — they just feel wrong. That guesswork leads to inconsistent edges, wasted sharpenings, and poor performance on the ice. BladeTracker fixes that. BladeTracker helps you track every skate sharpening so you always know what hollow you used, when you sharpened, and how long your edges have been on the ice. ---- Why BladeTracker? Sharpening Guesswork Hurts Performance Too many sharpenings wears blades prematurely. Too few leaves you slipping. BladeTracker keeps a clean history so you sharpen at the right time — every time. Know Your Hollow & History Track hollow depth, sharpening dates, and usage hours so you can stay consistent across pro shops, Sparx machines, and seasons. Built for Real Hockey Players Perfect for: • Beer league players • Youth hockey parents • Coaches & equipment managers • Anyone who cares about their edges ---- Key Features • Track skate sharpenings • Log hollow depth and sharpening method • Monitor blade usage over time • Keep multiple skates or players organized • Simple, fast, distraction-free design • No accounts, no clutter, no nonsense BladeTracker is built to be quick to use in the rink, locker room, or pro shop. ---- Who This Is For • Players tired of inconsistent edges • Parents managing kids’ skates • Coaches tracking team equipment • Anyone using Sparx or traditional sharpening If you care about how your skates feel on the ice, BladeTracker belongs on your phone. ---- Stop guessing. Stop over-sharpening. Start skating with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Skate Sensor at 15.0 against BladeTracker's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skate Sensor ships an update weekly, BladeTracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skate Sensor | BladeTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coding Minds, Inc. | Jonathan Alter |
In-app purchases
Skate Sensor
No in-app purchases
BladeTracker
No in-app purchases









