Comparison

Skates vs iSkateCoach

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

Head to head
About

Skates

This app helps figure skating enthusiasts accurately calculate technical scores using the latest ISU regulations. It allows for detailed program analysis, comparison of performances, and real-time collaboration. Features include element searching with diagrams and custom rule creation.

Highlights
  • ISU regulation-based score calculation
  • Element search with GOE values and diagrams
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Side-by-side program comparison
  • Real-time athlete sharing and collaboration
  • Custom collection rules for organization
  • In-depth program analysis
Features
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Skates is a technical score calculator for figure skating. Whether you’re a skater, coach, Technical Specialist, or parent, Skates gives you the tools to score programs accurately, compare performances, and dive deeper into program analysis. Features: - Calculate scores confidently using the latest published regulations from the ISU. - Quickly search elements and view important details including GOE values, ice dance pattern diagrams, and common judging symbols. - Cross-Device Syncing - Compare multiple programs side-by-side to see where points are gained, lost, and where performances stand out. (Premium Feature) - Share athletes and collaborate with others in real time. (Premium Feature) - Create custom collection rules to automatically organise and quickly access matching programs. (Premium Feature) - Explore in-depth breakdowns and insights for every program you score. Subscriptions: Why? Well, most of the app is free to use. Your subscription allows me to ensure that the app stays up to date, with all the relevant rules, permitted elements and abbreviations provided by the ISU. Skates offers 3 different options of subscription - • Monthly - 1 Month • Quarterly - 3 Months • Annually - 12 Months (Prices may vary according to region) All of the subscription options come with a 2 week free trial, for you to see if this app is right for you! Subscriptions can be shared amongst family members associated with your Apple Store account, as well as sync across your own devices. Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • An 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 may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Disclaimer: Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that scores are accurate, this app is an educational tool, and is not affiliated with the International Skating Union, or any National Governing Body. Information is sourced from the ISU when they post communications. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iSkateCoach

Learn ice skating with detailed video tutorials and online courses from experienced coaches. Track your progress, connect with a community of skaters, and access free content with optional paid subscriptions for more features.

Highlights
  • Detailed video tutorials
  • Online courses from coaches
  • Progress tracking
  • Community forum
  • Offline sync (paid)
  • Free content access
Features
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This app provides ice skating tuition including detailled video tutorials and online courses. Learn from Paul and other coaches from iSkateCoach youtube channel and other platforms. Track your progress through the tracking feature keeping you accountable to your training and seeing your progress. Connect with a community of skaters learning together. Share your wins and challenges and swap advice and encouragement! Installing this app is free and gives access to free content, there are paid options to unlock further content. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of iSkateCoach is free of charge. Should you use iSkateCoach to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Skates4 screens
iSkateCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSkateCoach at 100% against Skates's 0%. iSkateCoach also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Skates's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and iSkateCoach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSkateCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Skates's written reviews are positive against 100% of iSkateCoach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skates ships an update every 2 months, iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Skates versus iSkateCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkatesiSkateCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul DredgeiSkateCoach

Customer experience

Skates

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iSkateCoach

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Skates

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 Months14 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • 12 Months14 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

iSkateCoach

Subscriptions1
  • iSkateCoach Subscriber7 Days trial$9.951 Month

Questions

Is Skates free?
Skates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSkateCoach free?
iSkateCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skates or iSkateCoach?
iSkateCoach is rated higher. Skates averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iSkateCoach averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Skates or iSkateCoach have ads?
iSkateCoach shows ads; Skates does not.
Which is updated more often, Skates or iSkateCoach?
Skates ships an update every 2 months, and iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skates was updated on November 2, 2026 and iSkateCoach on October 30, 2026.

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