FDM vs Sideline Coaching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FDM
Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.
- Bluetooth configuration
- Device firmware updates
- Rename devices
- Manage Freelap devices
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Freelap Device Manager allows to update and configure by Bluetooth (BLE) the Freelap devices (Eg. Relay Coach BLE, LED Display, ...). It is also possible to change the name of each device.
Sideline Coaching
This app enables athletes and coaches to connect remotely for performance improvement. Athletes can share video clips for detailed, timestamped feedback, while coaches can provide in-depth analysis and structured reviews. It supports various sports and facilitates direct communication for skill enhancement.
- Video sharing for athletes
- Timestamped feedback from coaches
- Direct athlete-coach chat
- In-depth video analysis tools
- Organized video library
- Push notifications for updates
- Parental controls
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Share. Review. Improve. Transform Your Game with Remote Coaching Sideline Coaching connects athletes with coaches through video analysis, bringing professional-level feedback directly to your phone. Whether you're playing soccer, basketball, football, or any sport, connect with your coach anywhere you need to. For Athletes: Easy Video Sharing - Record and share clips from games, practice, or training sessions Detailed Feedback - Receive timestamped comments on specific moments in your performance Direct Communication - Chat with your coach about specific plays and techniques Session Context - Tag videos by game, practice, or tournament for better organization For Coaches: In-Depth Analysis - Review athlete clips with frame-by-frame precision Timestamped Coaching - Add comments at specific moments during play Structured Reviews - Provide feedback on positioning, technique, decision-making, and more Professional Credentials - Display your coaching licenses and experience Key Features: High-quality video playback with zoom and slow-motion controls Secure coach-athlete connections through email invitations Organized video library with filtering by session type, opponent, and skills Push notifications for new videos and reviews Privacy-focused design with parental controls for young athletes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sideline Coaching at 5.0 against FDM's 1.2. FDM's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Sideline Coaching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FDM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | FDM | Sideline Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freelap SA | Paragon Academy LLC |
Customer experience
FDM
Sideline Coaching
In-app purchases
FDM
No in-app purchases
Sideline Coaching
No in-app purchases
