PADL vs Coachzilla App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PADL
Rent paddle boards conveniently through an automated system. Locate the nearest rental station and unlock a board to start your ride anytime. Enjoy effortless outdoor recreation.
- Automated paddle sport rentals
- Find nearest rental stations
- Unlock and ride paddle boards
- Paddleshare app
- On-demand rentals
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Welcome to PADL automated paddle sport rentals. Unlock and ride paddle boards anytime with PADL, the leading paddleshare app! Use our app to find the nearest station near you and ride.
Coachzilla App
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Coachzilla is the all-in-one business app for independent sports coaches. If you're running your coaching on a patchwork of spreadsheets, group texts, and payment apps, Coachzilla brings it all into one place. FOR COACHES • Roster — Keep every athlete's details, notes, tags, and history organized in one place. • Schedule — Book sessions, handle walk-ins, and see your whole day at a glance. • Messages — Message the families you coach directly, or send a broadcast to a group. • Revenue — Sell packages and memberships, track payments, and see what you're owed. • Profile — Run your coaching business right from your pocket. FOR FAMILIES & ATHLETES The people you coach get their own view to see their schedule, packages, and messages, and to stay connected with their coach. Coachzilla is built for how independent coaches actually work — youth sports, adult training, private lessons, and beyond. Spend less time on admin and more time coaching. Coachzilla is the companion app to your Coachzilla account. Account and subscription settings are managed on the web at getcoachzilla.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getcoachzilla.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getcoachzilla.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PADL at none against Coachzilla App's 2. Coachzilla App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Coachzilla App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. PADL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PADL | Coachzilla App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (79 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADL Holdings LLC | Lumava LLC |
Bugs and requests
PADL
Reported bugs
15 issues- App fails to load or shows splash screen indefinitely
- Account creation errors and sign-up failures
- App crashes during rental completion
- Board unlock system malfunctions
- Board lock system fails to register return
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- Incorrect board availability count displayed
- Rental timer continues after physical return
- Referral code not applied during signup
- Double charging for single rentals
- Automatic recurring charges without consent
- App disconnects from board mid-rental
- Station disappears from map after initiating rental
- Paddle unlock mechanism difficult or impossible
- App doesn't show nearby stations despite being on-site
- Billing system charges for failed unlock attempts
Requested features
14 requests- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Partial hour billing increments (15-30 minute options)
- Ability to rent multiple boards per transaction
- Display pricing before requiring account creation
- Automatic session end when board is physically returned
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- Direct phone support instead of email-only
- Clearer in-app instructions for first-time users
- Referral code functionality that actually works
- Life jacket inclusion information
- One-month membership option (not just annual)
- Membership renewal notifications and invoice history
- Replace unstable kayaks with Ocean Kayak Malibu models
- Gift rental options for friends
- Daily rental rates as alternative to membership
Coachzilla App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PADL
No in-app purchases
Coachzilla App
- Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- Annual1 Month trial$299.991 Year
