Comparison

XLR8 vs The Coaches Site

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XLR8

Perfect your athletic technique by comparing your performance side-by-side with expert videos. Analyze your form in real-time with customizable delays and a library of expert clips to accelerate your learning and improve your skills.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side technique comparison
  • Time-delayed video analysis
  • Expert looping video clips
  • Customizable delay settings
  • Personalized video library
  • Live camera preview
  • Import videos from cloud storage
Features
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Do you want to perfect your technique? Whether you are a casual weightlifter, weekend warrior, or a professional athlete, form is everything. Use XLR8 to compare, side by side, your technique and form with experts. Compare your time delayed video to a looping video of an expert, so that you see the differences in real time and accelerate your learning. Features - Up to 3 time delayed videos of your performance - A looping clip to compare your footage against - Customizable delays from 5 seconds to 2 minutes - Manage your own library of expert clips - Download expert clips created by an XLR8 content creator - A live preview of your camera, in order to correctly line up your device - Front and rear camera support - Import video clips from your device or from the cloud storage app of your choice Feedback To provide feedback, suggest a feature, or report a bug, click "Contact" or "Rate XLR8" in the Settings menu. Subscription Terms Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/5250600dcc01802ce6f0c3a23f58b119 Terms of Service: https://termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/4312948a7ac95dc7373748835d4ec9d6 Enjoy!

About

The Coaches Site

Access and organize a vast library of hockey coaching resources, including videos, articles, and drills from top coaches. Create and share your own content, build a professional profile, and connect with a global community of coaches.

Highlights
  • Discover coaching videos, articles, and drills
  • Organize and save content
  • Create and share drills and practice plans
  • Build a professional coaching profile
  • Connect with a global coaching community
  • Follow and interact with other coaches
Features
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Elevate your coaching with The Coaches Site Discover, organize, and share coaching content alongside the global hockey community. Whether you're on the ice, in the locker room, or on the go, The Coaches Site allows you to explore anytime, from anywhere. Discover and organize world-class coaching resources • Explore videos, articles, drills, and interviews from the top coaches in hockey • Easily save and categorize content for quick access • Stay up to date with recommended resources based on your interests Create content and share your coaching journey • Record, upload, and share your drills and practice plans • Build a professional coaching profile that showcases your experience • Share content with your network or our global coaching community Grow your coaching network • Follow other coaches, comment on their content, and exchange insights • Create groups to connect with other coaches on your team or in your association • Stay inspired by what’s working at every level of the game Whether you’re new behind the bench or are coaching at the highest level, The Coaches Site is your home for professional development, collaboration, and innovation in hockey.

Screenshots

XLR84 screens
The Coaches Site4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Coaches Site at 5.0 against XLR8's 4.4. The Coaches Site also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). XLR8's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XLR8 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and The Coaches Site sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Coaches Site holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XLR8 ships an update every 11 months, The Coaches Site every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XLR8 versus The Coaches Site: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXLR8The Coaches Site
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrain 2.0 Jason Yee Hockey Coaching Inc.Herman van Heerden

Customer experience

XLR8

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Coaches Site

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XLR8

Subscriptions2
  • Jason Yee Hockey (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.491 Month
  • Jason Yee Hockey (Yearly)7 Days trial$45.991 Year
1 purchases

The Coaches Site

One-time1
  • The Coaches Site$149.99

Questions

Is XLR8 free?
XLR8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Coaches Site free?
The Coaches Site is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XLR8 or The Coaches Site?
The Coaches Site is rated higher. XLR8 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Coaches Site averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do XLR8 or The Coaches Site have ads?
Neither XLR8 nor The Coaches Site shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XLR8 or The Coaches Site?
XLR8 ships an update every 11 months, and The Coaches Site every 3 weeks. Most recently, XLR8 was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Coaches Site on October 30, 2026.

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