PDMS Coach vs Ludum Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDMS Coach
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This is the mobile app for the UKSI Performance Data Management System (PDMS) and can be accessed by invitation only.
Ludum Live
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Ludum Live makes it possible for coaches to see live boat information from the launch or bike. You will know where your crews are on the water, which direction they are going and how fast they are rowing. Simply put the smartphone into the boat and the coach can see the information from multiple boats on one screen. The Boat: Scan the barcode for the crew, press record, put the phone in the boat! The Coach: Open the session url on your tablet or smartphone, see all crews data live at once. What do you see: GPS location Speed 500m pace Stroke rate, Percentage of Target Speed HR for singles sculls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDMS Coach at every 4 months against Ludum Live's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDMS Coach ships an update every 4 months, Ludum Live every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDMS Coach | Ludum Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The English Institute of Sport | Endurance Sports Research Ltd |
In-app purchases
PDMS Coach
No in-app purchases
Ludum Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PDMS Coach free?
Is Ludum Live free?
Do PDMS Coach or Ludum Live have ads?
Which is updated more often, PDMS Coach or Ludum Live?
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