Comparison

APEX vs Small School HQ

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

Head to head
About

APEX

Features
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APEX: Live is the tablet app that helps coaches run efficient, structured training sessions. Built for teams and programs that value accountability and measurable progress. Coaches build and assign training plans in on the APEX Coach Dashboard on the web—APEX: Live tracks execution in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Track sets and reps live during training sessions • Monitor athlete attendance and session progress • View upcoming exercises and pacing at each rack • Keep athletes aligned with coach-defined standards • Capture objective training data automatically DESIGNED FOR TEAMS APEX extends your performance staff’s reach. Coaches stay in control of programming and standards—APEX supports consistent execution in training and recovery. IMPORTANT APEX: Live requires an active team account provided by your organization.

About

Small School HQ

This app consolidates information for NCAA Division II, III, and NAIA football programs. Follow your favorite teams with scores, rankings, news, and more, all in one convenient location. It's designed for fans, players, coaches, parents, and recruits to stay connected to smaller college football programs.

Highlights
  • Live scores and updates
  • Team pages for 500+ small-school programs
  • Breaking news and top stories
  • Personalized favorite teams and notifications
  • Schedules, rosters, and standings
  • Coverage of DII, DIII, and NAIA football
Features
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Small School HQ brings together NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA football programs into one easy-to-use app. Follow your favorite teams with scores, rankings, standings, news and more—all in one place. Whether you're a fan, player, coach, parent or recruit, we’re making it easier than ever to stay connected to the teams and athletes that don't always get national spotlight Features: - Live scores and updates - Team page for 500+ small-school football programs - Breaking news and top stories from across the country - Personalized favorite teams and notifications - Schedules, rosters, standings, and season records - Coverage across Division II, Division III, and NAIA football - Stadium information, team history, and program details For too long, small-school football fans have had to search dozens of websites and social media accounts just to keep up with their teams. We’re making the game more accessible than ever and growing fanbases across the country. Welcome to the home of small-school football from Division 1 Rejects.

Screenshots

APEX4 screens
Small School HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Small School HQ at every 2 weeks against APEX's monthly. 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

APEX ships an update monthly, Small School HQ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
APEX versus Small School HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPEXSmall School HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian JonesDivision 1 Rejects LLC

In-app purchases

None

APEX

No in-app purchases

None

Small School HQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APEX free?
APEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Small School HQ free?
Small School HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APEX or Small School HQ have ads?
Neither APEX nor Small School HQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APEX or Small School HQ?
APEX ships an update monthly, and Small School HQ every 2 weeks. Most recently, APEX was updated on October 25, 2026 and Small School HQ on November 1, 2026.

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