# Spond vs PlayMade

Spond and PlayMade both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PlayMade's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spond's. PlayMade also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Spond's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 12) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spond holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spond has 3.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Spond's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlayMade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spond ships an update weekly, PlayMade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spond | PlayMade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmade/id6737988350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPOND AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/755596887) | [Cosist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778733603) |

## What reviewers say

### Spond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spond/id755596884)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Organize sports teams, clubs, and groups effortlessly. Schedule events, track attendance, collect payments, and communicate with members. This free app simplifies team management for coaches, admins, parents, and players.

**Highlights:** Schedule training, matches, and events, Automatic RSVP tracking, Secure payment collection, Manage multiple teams and roles, In-app communication tools, Store photos and documents, Set up starting line-ups

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and manage
- 🚀 Effective for organizing teams and events
- 💡 Useful features like polls, availability requests, and payments
- 🤝 Helps improve team communication and coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (spam, delayed, unable to turn off)
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📅 Calendar sync problems
- 🤔 Confusing sign-up and setup process
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly disappearing
- Inability to create new events in some groups
- Calendar sync issues when crossing time zones
- Verification code not being received
- Crashes when opening messages

**Requested features**

- Add goal scorer and stats tracking features
- Improve recurring event creation and management
- Implement a more granular notification control system
- Develop an iPad-specific app
- Add a car pool feature to connect players in the same area


### PlayMade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmade/id6737988350)

Discover and book recreational spaces and equipment for various sports and activities. Connect with others in your community to join games and foster a more active lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Interactive map for recreation areas, Borrow sports equipment, Discover and join community games, Connect with like-minded individuals, Explore new recreational areas

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spond free?

Spond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlayMade free?

PlayMade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spond or PlayMade?

Spond is rated higher. Spond averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while PlayMade averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Spond or PlayMade have ads?

Neither Spond nor PlayMade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spond or PlayMade?

Spond ships an update weekly, and PlayMade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spond was updated on November 13, 2026 and PlayMade on November 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.*