# MaxPreps vs RosterSpot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RosterSpot at 75% against MaxPreps's 40%. RosterSpot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MaxPreps's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (163K vs 19). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MaxPreps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MaxPreps has 163K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MaxPreps's written reviews are positive against 75% of RosterSpot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MaxPreps ships an update fortnightly, RosterSpot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MaxPreps | RosterSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxpreps-high-school-sports/id980665604/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosterspot/id1463137839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MaxPreps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427063492) | [RosterSpot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463137838) |

## What reviewers say

### MaxPreps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxpreps-high-school-sports/id980665604)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stay informed about high school sports with scores, schedules, and athlete updates. Receive push notifications, track favorite teams and athletes, and contribute live scores. Coaches can manage rosters and statistics.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for teams and athletes, Athlete career profile updates, Live score contributions, Customizable scoreboards, Coach roster and stats management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Provides up-to-date scores and stats
- 💡 Allows following favorite teams
- 🚀 Notifications for game results
- 👍 Easy to track player and team performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent score reporting and updates
- 🔍 Navigation can be cumbersome
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain team/player information
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring functionality not working properly
- Incorrect game information and rankings
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Difficulty reporting and correcting errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to follow entire schools, not just individual sports
- More frequent score and stat updates
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved search and navigation
- Paid version to remove ads


### RosterSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosterspot/id1463137839)

Connect with athletes, coaches, and brands in the sports industry. Build your sports resume, discover opportunities, and stay updated on industry news. Find people nearby and manage your network effectively.

**Highlights:** Sports resume profile, Athlete and coach search, Networking with peers, Highlight reels and video posts, Industry news and content, Map and drive features, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MaxPreps free?

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

### Is RosterSpot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MaxPreps or RosterSpot?

MaxPreps is rated higher. MaxPreps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 163K ratings, while RosterSpot averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do MaxPreps or RosterSpot have ads?

MaxPreps shows ads; RosterSpot does not.

### Which is updated more often, MaxPreps or RosterSpot?

MaxPreps ships an update fortnightly, and RosterSpot monthly. Most recently, MaxPreps was updated on September 24, 2026 and RosterSpot on September 8, 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.*