# Penhold: Table Tennis Training — Exercises & training plans

> Table tennis training app with animated exercises, session builder, and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Benedict Meeske.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penhold-table-tennis-training/id6795890016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benedict Meeske](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791180219)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penhold-table-tennis-training/id6795890016/reviews.md

## What is Penhold?

Penhold is the app for focused table tennis training: exercises from coaches and active players, each with an animated diagram – and a session builder that automatically puts a training session together from your filters. Or you put it together yourself.

Penhold is a paid app: try it free for 14 days, then as a monthly or yearly subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

A SESSION AT THE TAP OF A BUTTON
Choose what you want to work on – footwork, consistency, opening, defense or match play, several at once if you like – and how many exercises you have time for. If you want, only easy, medium or hard exercises, only forehand or backhand, regular or irregular. Penhold builds your session from that. Prefer to pick yourself? Then put your session together in the catalogue.

EVERY EXERCISE AS A PICTURE
Every exercise comes with an animated diagram: ball paths, stroke order, forehand and backhand, placement. What takes three sentences in text is clear at a glance – for your training partner too, just hand them the phone.

TRAINING PLAN FOR THE WEEK AND MONTH
Choose the days you train and tick off what you've done. Move single exercises or whole sessions to another day with a tap.

RUN MODE WITH TIMER
During training, Penhold shows one exercise after another – with timer, sound and vibration. Swipe for the next one. The screen stays on while you train.

CATALOGUE WITH FILTERS AND FAVOURITES
All exercises, filterable by goal, difficulty, pattern and side, plus favourites for the ones you like. The catalogue grows with every update.

IN ENGLISH AND GERMAN
Switch the language in the settings.

NO ACCOUNT, NO ADS, NO TRACKING
Penhold needs no sign-in and works in the sports hall without a connection. Your training plan, favourites and ticks stay on your device.

PENHOLD PRO
After the free trial, the chosen subscription automatically becomes paid. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. A subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime purchase is a one-time payment with no renewal.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ttbene.de/datenschutz-en.html

## Key features

- Animated exercise diagrams
- Customizable session builder
- Weekly and monthly training plans
- Run mode with timer
- Filterable exercise catalogue
- Offline functionality
- Ad-free experience

## Is Penhold safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Penhold.

## Is Penhold legit?

Penhold: Table Tennis Training has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Penhold is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penhold-table-tennis-training/id6795890016/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mega App

*2026-10-07*

Übersichtlich , gut strukturiert und verständlich auch für Anfänger. Am Puls der Anwender und entwickelt sich immer weiter …werde ich weiterempfehlen!

### 5/5 — TT Training leicht gemacht!

*2026-10-07*

Tolle TT TrainingsApp, die ein strukturiertes Training leicht macht. Einfaches Handling und sehr guter Content. Das Erstellen eigener Übungen ist schon in Planung, weiter so!

### 5/5 — Geld

*2026-10-05*

Ich finde es schade das es kein 100 prozentigen kostenlosen Mode gibt deswegen habe ich mir für ein Monat das Abo gekauft und ich liebe es

**Developer response:** Hi! Es freut mich sehr, dass du mit dem Monatsabo Zufrieden bist! Die nächsten Updates sind schon ready und die App wird noch besser! 🏓

### 5/5 — Absolute Game Changer!

*2026-10-04*

From the moment you open the Penhold, the attention to detail is clear, e.g. the interactive tutorial of how the app works is just quick genuinely useful. 
I’m still a noob at tt and I always want to do drill practice as that’s the only real way for me to improve. I used to head to the gym with plans, but when I was at the gym I always lost focus and my friends and I always just ended up playing matches the whole time. 
Penhold completely fixes that. There are different exercises to choose from (great if you’re very uncreative and have basically no clue what you should do) and the animated drill diagrams mean my training partner and I immediately understand the exercise, and the built-in timer keeps us on track. 
Highly recommended for anyone wanting structured table tennis training without having to watch YouTube videos and then having to scroll through the videos at the gym again to find the right exercises and explanations!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! I am so happy to hear that Penhold helps you to improve! I am sure Penhold will help you to get a better table tennis player! 🏓

### 5/5 — Super App!

*2026-10-04*

Hab grad erst angefangen, mit der App zu trainieren, aber das scheint echt gut zu klappen, ich hoffe, mich echt verbessern zu können!

**Developer response:** Danke für deine Rezension! Ich bin mir sicher, dass du dich verbessern wirst, wenn du fleißig trainierst und Übungen spielst 🏓

### 5/5 — Super App fürs Training

*2026-10-04*

Sehr verständliche App, alles ist selbsterklärend

**Developer response:** Danke für dein dein Feedback! Mega, dass dir die App im Tischtennis Training hilft 🏓

### 5/5 — Cute design and very easy to use

*2026-10-01*

The app has a really cute and clean design, and I found it very easy to navigate. A great tool for anyone who wants to keep their training more organized!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback!! I am so happy that you like the design of Penhold! 🏓

### 5/5 — Tip top

*2026-10-01*

Super verständliche App, alles klar zu verstehen und schnell umzusetzen. 

Für Spieler die einfach ihr Training möglichst effektiv gestalten wollen perfekt.
Kann ich empfehlen.

**Developer response:** Danke für dein tolles Feedback! Des freut mich sehr, dass dir Penhold die Trainingsplanung erleichtert! Genau so soll es sein! 🏓

### 5/5 — Endlich auch für iOS

*2026-09-29*

Eine wirklich gelungene App mit vielen tollen Features und ständigen Neuerung! Für jeden, der mit einem Plan in sein Training gehen und seine Skills merklich verbessern will, eine klare Empfehlung!

**Developer response:** Danke für dein Feedback! Es freut mich mega, dass dir Penhold jetzt schon weiterhilft! 🏓

## Frequently asked questions about Penhold

### What is Penhold?

Penhold is a table tennis training application that provides animated exercises, a session builder, and training plans. It aims to help players improve their footwork, consistency, and overall game through structured practice.

### How does Penhold's session builder work?

You can choose specific areas to work on like footwork or consistency, and select the number of exercises you have time for. You can also filter by difficulty, pattern, or side, and Penhold will automatically create a session, or you can build it manually from the catalogue.

### Can I use Penhold without an internet connection?

Yes, Penhold is designed to work offline. It does not require an account or sign-in, and your training data stays on your device, making it ideal for use in sports halls without a connection.

### What languages does Penhold support?

Penhold is available in both English and German. You can switch between these languages within the app's settings.

### Does Penhold have ads?

No, Penhold is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'NO ADS, NO TRACKING', ensuring an uninterrupted training experience.

### What are the subscription options for Penhold?

Penhold offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, you can choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is handled through your Apple Account.

### How often is Penhold updated?

The app was last updated on October 5, 2026, with version 1.0.5. The catalogue is stated to grow with every update, suggesting regular content additions.

### What age rating does Penhold have?

Penhold has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, from younger players to adults.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-05

Small improvements and a clearer name on the App Store.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-30

Die App lädt Neuerungen jetzt schon beim ersten Start.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-29

No release notes.

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