# FDM vs Sideline Coaching

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FDM | Sideline Coaching |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdm/id1269568371/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-coaching/id6746824366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freelap SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068866607) | [Paragon Academy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790951949) |

## What reviewers say

### FDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdm/id1269568371)

Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth configuration, Device firmware updates, Rename devices, Manage Freelap devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sideline Coaching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-coaching/id6746824366)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FDM free?

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

### Is Sideline Coaching free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FDM or Sideline Coaching?

Sideline Coaching is rated higher. FDM averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sideline Coaching averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FDM or Sideline Coaching have ads?

Neither FDM nor Sideline Coaching shows ads.

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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.*