Comparison

B42 vs Soccer Improved

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

Head to head
About

B42

This app offers soccer-specific training programs designed to improve both fitness and on-ball skills. It provides personalized plans, performance tracking, and injury recovery exercises to help players reach their full potential on the field.

Highlights
  • Soccer-specific workouts
  • Personalized training plans
  • Fitness tracker integration
  • Performance tests
  • Injury comeback programs
  • Team training features
Features
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B42 combines athletic training and ball drills in one system. Developed with former DFB expert Oliver Schmidtlein, used at DFB talent development centers. Structured development, measurable results. Tailored to your position, your level, your game. 500,000 players worldwide. 500+ workouts & drills. Your Road to Glory. NOT GENERIC FITNESS. REAL SOCCER TRAINING. Other apps put generic workouts in a soccer wrapper. B42 doesn't. Every session is soccer-specific – athleticism and ball work that counts directly on the field. Training that hits like game day. No gym required. No equipment needed. 5-15–25 minutes a day. WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE → Sharper on the ball – targeted drills for passing, first touch and finishing → Still going full throttle in the 90th minute → Faster and more explosive – past your opponent → Win more duels with greater core stability → Reduce injury risk in the long run → Return faster after injuries with comeback programmes → Soccer-specific muscle development – not generic gym training HOW B42 WORKS 1. Set up your profile B42 analyses your position, level and strengths – and builds your personalised training plan. No plan you'd have to put together yourself. 2. Start training Athletic sessions and ball drills – 5-15–25 minutes a day. At home, at the gym or on the field. Whenever and wherever you want. 3. Track your progress Real data, not guesswork. Your plan adapts automatically – session by session. 4. Deliver on the field The training isn't the goal. The game is the goal. 500+ Workouts & Drills. 400+ Exercises. Your Road to Glory. GAMIFIED. NOT JUST TRAINED. → XP & Levels – every session earns experience points → League system – compete with players worldwide → PlayerCard – your strengths and weaknesses at a glance → Skill Challenges – show what you've got → Comeback programmes – for the most common soccer injuries → Streaks – consistency rewarded → Community – your crew is training. Show them how hard you work. BUILT ON PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS Oliver Schmidtlein – former physio of the German National Team (DFB). UEFA Pro Licence. Co-developed the Comeback programmes. Over 500,000 players worldwide to help refine the training algorithm. B42 uses technology to automatically analyse your training and adapt your plan daily. Like a coach that's always by your side – and always pushing you. Professional methods. For every player. GET STARTED ANYTIME – GROW WITH B42 BOOST B42 Boost: 500+ workouts & drills for soccer-specific goals, GPS running training, personalized training plan, comeback programs, full stats. Try it risk-free with a money-back guarantee. ––– We know that feeling in the locker room. The nerves before kick-off. Games that turn in the 93rd minute. That's soccer. That's B42. Play the best season of your life. PLAY IT REAL. B42 ––– Terms of Use: https://www.b-42.com/en-us/agb Privacy Policy: https://www.b-42.com/en-us/datenschutzerklaerung-app

About

Soccer Improved

This app acts as a personal soccer coach, offering personalized training plans and a large library of exercises. Track your progress with skill tests and enhance your game knowledge with informative videos. Upgrade for exclusive content and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • 1000+ soccer exercises
  • Progress tracking with skill tests
  • Goal setting (1 main, 2 subgoals)
  • Equipment-based exercise customization
  • Knowledge videos on tactics and strategy
Features
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Soccer Improved: your pocket-sized soccer coach for all skill levels. Set goals, receive personalized training plans, and access a vast library of exercises. Customize training based on equipment, track progress with skill tests, and enhance your game knowledge. Upgrade to PRO for exclusive content. Train smarter, play better! // Personalized training plans Receive tailor-made training plans designed to help you achieve your main goal and subgoals, ensuring optimal progress. // 1000 exercises Choose from a vast library of nearly 1000 soccer drills, covering various skills and techniques to keep your training fresh and engaging. // Track your improvement Regularly assess your soccer abilities through skill tests, allowing you to monitor your progress and fine-tune your training plan. // ​​Set 1 main goal and 2 subgoals Define your primary objective and two supporting goals to create a focused path towards soccer success. // For everyone Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, Soccer Improved caters to all skill levels and ambitions. // Don’t worry about equipment Indicate which equipment you have (to get the right exercises): Input your available equipment to receive customized exercises that work best with your resources. // Knowledge videos Enhance your understanding of the game with informative videos, covering topics like tactics, strategies, and soccer-specific fitness. // Get the full experience with PRO Upgrade to Soccer Improved PRO for access to additional drills, in-depth performance analytics, and exclusive educational content to elevate your game even further. - Terms of use: https://www.soccerimproved.com/terms-of-service - Privacy policy: https://www.soccerimproved.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

B424 screens
Soccer Improved4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Soccer Improved at none against B42's shown. B42's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and ratings volume (88 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. B42 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Soccer Improved sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for B42 against 4.5 for Soccer Improved. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B42 has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of B42's written reviews are positive against 67% of Soccer Improved's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B42 ships an update weekly, Soccer Improved fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
B42 versus Soccer Improved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB42Soccer Improved
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSFY GmbHSoccer Improved

Customer experience

B42

All ratings87 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.0%

Soccer Improved

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

B42

Subscriptions9
  • Soccer Training PRO - 1 month7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Soccer Training PRO - 1 month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month$12.991 Month
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  • Football Training PRO - 3m3 Days trial$27.493 Months
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month$44.991 Year
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Football Training PRO - 6m7 Days trial$45.996 Months
  • Football Training PRO - 12m7 Days trial$81.991 Year
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Soccer Improved

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited access14 Days trial$64.996 Months
  • Unlimited access14 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is B42 free?
B42 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soccer Improved free?
Soccer Improved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B42 or Soccer Improved?
B42 is rated higher. B42 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Soccer Improved averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do B42 or Soccer Improved have ads?
B42 shows ads; Soccer Improved does not.
Which is updated more often, B42 or Soccer Improved?
B42 ships an update weekly, and Soccer Improved fortnightly. Most recently, B42 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Soccer Improved on November 3, 2026.

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