Prep Network vs Athlete Merch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prep Network
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.
- 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
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The official app for Prep Hoops, Prep Girls Hoops, Prep Redzone, Prep Dig, Prep Soccer, Prep Lacrosse, Prep Softball, Prep Girls Lacrosse, and more. PLAYER RANKINGS See where athletes rank nationally, by state, and by position. Search by name, filter by grad year, and track commitment status. TEAM RANKINGS Follow power scores and standings across classes, conferences, and sections for your sport and state. PLAYER PROFILES & SCOUTING INTEL Athlete profiles with scouting reports, news coverage, and teammate connections. NEWS & ARTICLES The latest coverage from Prep Network scouts and editors across all Prep Network brands. FOLLOWING Follow the players, teams, and schools you care about most. EVENTS Find upcoming tournaments and showcases near you. SCORES Track scores and live action where available. *Coverage, rankings, events, scores, and app features may vary by brand, event, and location. Terms of Use: https://prepnetwork.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://prepnetwork.com/privacy-policy/
Athlete Merch
Design and sell custom merchandise to your fans. This platform handles the design and store building, allowing athletes to earn rewards when supporters make purchases.
- Design custom merchandise
- Sell to fans
- Store building included
- Earn rewards
- All athletes welcome
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The Athlete Merch app is the best way for athletes to get and sell their own custom merch. You can design and sell custom merchandise for all your biggest fans and supporters. All athletes are welcome! How it works: 1. Join the Athlete Merch app 2. We design your merch & build your store 3. You earn rewards when fans shop Are you ready? Download the Athlete Merch app now and get your own custom shirts, hats, hoodies, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athlete Merch at none against Prep Network's 10. Athlete Merch also leads on chart position (#102 vs unranked). Prep Network's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Prep Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Athlete Merch asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Prep Network against 4.7 for Athlete Merch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 73 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Prep Network ships an update every 4 days, Athlete Merch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Prep Network | Athlete Merch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (84 ratings) — better | 4.7 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #102 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Prep Network LLC | Athlete Merch LLC |
Customer experience
Prep Network
Athlete Merch
In-app purchases
Prep Network
- Standard5 variants$17.991 Month
- Standard5 variants$139.991 Year
Athlete Merch
No in-app purchases
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