# College Diamond vs PaceBuzz

The clearest difference is rating: PaceBuzz at 5.0 against College Diamond's 4.2. PaceBuzz also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. College Diamond sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and PaceBuzz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PaceBuzz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | College Diamond | PaceBuzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-diamond/id6760919037/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuzz-track-splits/id6773385195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Reeves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886803365) | [Andrew Kent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796594421) |

## What reviewers say

### College Diamond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-diamond/id6760919037)

Track NCAA Division I baseball and softball games with real-time scores, stats, and live updates. Get detailed game coverage, team profiles, and custom notifications. Follow your favorite teams seamlessly from opening day to the College World Series.

**Highlights:** Real-time scores and updates, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen access, Customizable alerts, Detailed box scores and play-by-play, Comprehensive team profiles, Rankings and standings, Curated news feed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Supporter | $9.99 | per year |


### PaceBuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuzz-track-splits/id6773385195)

This app provides a specialized stopwatch for track workouts, designed for Apple Watch. It allows users to easily take splits, receive haptic pacing feedback, and view critical workout data at a glance. Structured workouts can be loaded from an iPhone, and efforts can be logged hands-free.

**Highlights:** Digital Crown split taking, Haptic pacer for target splits, Large, readable display, Structured workout loading, Hands-free effort logging, Automatic run history, Optional GPS and Auto-Pause

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaceBuzz Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is College Diamond free?

College Diamond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaceBuzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, College Diamond or PaceBuzz?

PaceBuzz is rated higher. College Diamond averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PaceBuzz averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do College Diamond or PaceBuzz have ads?

College Diamond shows ads; PaceBuzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, College Diamond or PaceBuzz?

College Diamond ships an update weekly, and PaceBuzz weekly. Most recently, College Diamond was updated on October 2, 2026 and PaceBuzz on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*