Comparison

Varsity Stack vs Absorb

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

Head to head
About

Varsity Stack

This app assists athletes in creating safe, sport-specific supplement plans. It simplifies complex choices by offering personalized recommendations and tracking progress. Features include certified product sourcing and adaptive guidance based on training.

Highlights
  • Personalized supplement recommendations
  • Certified-only product sourcing
  • Daily streaks and reminders
  • Adaptive training guidance
  • Team dashboards and leaderboards
  • Lock Screen Widgets
Features
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Varsity Stack — Your Edge. Certified. You already put in the work. Varsity Stack builds a supplement stack around your sport and your training, and verifies every product is certified safe to compete on before you ever see it. No more guessing. No more copying some influencer's routine. No more risking a season on a contaminated product. Just a clear, personalized plan built around how you actually train — from high school and college to the pros, and anyone who trains like one. And it's free. No subscription, no paywall, no trial that quietly starts charging you. What you get: • A stack built around you — Your sport, position, training block, and goals shape every recommendation. Yours, not a generic list. • Certified products only — Everything is checked against NSF Certified for Sport® and Informed Sport® before it reaches you. 3,700+ verified products. Never risk a failed test. • Scan before you buy — Standing in the store? Scan the barcode and know in seconds whether it's certified and whether it fits your stack. • No barcode? Scan the label — Point your camera at the ingredient panel and your phone reads it on-device. The photo never leaves your phone. • Know exactly what to buy — Every recommendation points at a specific certified product with a link, so you're not in an aisle guessing which tub qualifies. • Stay consistent when it counts — Log in seconds, keep your streak alive, and set AM, PM, and follow-up reminders so you never miss a day. • See if you actually took it — Your adherence history shows which weeks you stayed on protocol and which you didn't. Consistency is the variable you control. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — Your stack and streak, one glance away. Clarity, structure, and accountability for athletes who are serious about their edge. Download Varsity Stack and supplement smarter. PRICING Varsity Stack is free for athletes. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no payment processor in the app. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://varsitystack.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://varsitystack.com/privacy

About

Absorb

Log your daily supplements, identify potential conflicts, and discover synergistic combinations for better absorption. Optimize your vitamin and mineral intake with research-backed guidance and personalized insights.

Highlights
  • Daily supplement logging
  • Conflict warnings
  • Synergy insights
  • Absorption tips
  • Smart reminders
  • Supplement library
Features
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Are your supplements canceling each other out? Absorb helps you log your daily stack, spot harmful interactions before you take them, and discover combinations that work better together — so you get more from every capsule. Most trackers only count pills. Absorb analyzes how your vitamins and minerals interact: iron vs. calcium, zinc competition, vitamin C boosting iron absorption, and more — based on research-backed guidance. TRY ABSORB PRO FREE FOR 3 DAYS Start your 3-day free trial and unlock the full Absorb experience. Choose monthly after your trial or pay once for lifetime access — one subscription, no limits on your stack. YOUR PERSONALIZED SUPPLEMENT ASSISTANT Whether you manage iron or vitamin D, build an athlete stack, or simply want a safer daily routine, Absorb keeps your stack clear, consistent, and optimized. KEY FEATURES • Daily supplement logging — Build your stack in seconds and see what you took today • Conflict warnings — Know when combinations reduce absorption or don't belong together • Synergy insights — Find pairs that boost effectiveness (e.g. iron + vitamin C, D + K2) • Absorption tips — Practical timing and food guidance for each supplement • Smart reminders — Stay consistent with scheduled notifications • Supplement library — Browse vitamins, minerals, and common stack items • Light & dark mode — Clean, fast interface that stays out of your way WHY ABSORB IS DIFFERENT Taking supplements isn't only about what you take — it's about timing, pairing, and absorption. Absorb is built for people who want results, not guesswork. ABSORB PRO Absorb Pro includes everything you need for a smarter stack: • Unlimited daily logging • Full conflict & synergy alerts on your Today view • Complete supplement library • Unlimited smart reminders Start your 3-day free trial on the monthly plan, or choose lifetime access. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Stop guessing if your stack is working against you. Download Absorb and build a smarter, safer, more effective routine. — Medical disclaimer: Absorb is for educational and tracking purposes only. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before changing your supplement regimen. Privacy Policy: https://absorb.weblak.net/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Varsity Stack4 screens
Absorb3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Varsity Stack at 4.9 against Absorb's 4.0. Varsity Stack also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Varsity Stack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Absorb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Varsity Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Stack has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Varsity Stack ships an update weekly, Absorb every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Varsity Stack versus Absorb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarsity StackAbsorb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB60 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVarsity Stack LLCSouhayb Kamal Dine

Customer experience

Varsity Stack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Absorb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Varsity Stack

Subscriptions3
  • Varsity Stack Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Varsity Stack Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Varsity Stack Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Absorb

Subscriptions1
  • Absorb Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Absorb pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Varsity Stack free?
Varsity Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Absorb free?
Absorb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Varsity Stack or Absorb?
Varsity Stack is rated higher. Varsity Stack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Absorb averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Varsity Stack or Absorb have ads?
Neither Varsity Stack nor Absorb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Varsity Stack or Absorb?
Varsity Stack ships an update weekly, and Absorb every 5 weeks. Most recently, Varsity Stack was updated on September 18, 2026 and Absorb on September 27, 2026.

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