Comparison

B42 vs BestLevel

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

BestLevel

Access personalized training plans, log workouts, and track your fitness progress. Communicate with your coach and stay informed about upcoming events. This app supports your fitness journey with detailed exercise instructions and performance monitoring.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Workout logging
  • Progress tracking
  • Exercise library with instructions
  • Direct coach communication
  • Event and schedule viewing
Features
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Welcome to BestLevel! This is the essential app for clients working with trainers or sport clubs using the BestLevel platform. Access your personalized training plans, track your progress, and stay connected with your coach, all in one place. Your fitness journey is personal, and BestLevel is here to support every step. Key Features for Clients: - **Access Your Training Plans:** View the workout programs assigned by your trainer, complete with exercises, detailed instructions, sets, reps, rest times, and more. - **Exercise Library:** Find detailed information and potentially video demonstrations for each exercise in your plan (mention videos if your app supports them). - **Log Your Workouts:** Easily record completed sets, reps, weights, and notes after each session to keep a detailed history of your performance. - **Track Your Progress:** Monitor your improvements over time with personal metrics, progress photos, and performance charts (if applicable). See how far you've come! - **Communicate with Your Trainer:** Send messages directly to your coach for questions, feedback, or support (if applicable, mention this). - **View Events & Schedules:** Stay informed about upcoming training sessions, classes, or events scheduled by your club or trainer. - **Stay Motivated:** Have your entire plan and progress history at your fingertips to keep you on track and motivated. BestLevel makes it easy to follow your plan, stay accountable, and achieve your fitness goals with the guidance of your trainer. Download BestLevel and take control of your fitness!

Screenshots

B424 screens
BestLevel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BestLevel at none against B42's 15. BestLevel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BestLevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BestLevel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 88 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of B42's written reviews are positive against 88% of BestLevel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B42 ships an update every 5 days, BestLevel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
B42 versus BestLevel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB42BestLevel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings)4.9 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8588 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSFY GmbHAlvaro Vicente

Customer experience

B42

All ratings85 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.0%

BestLevel

All ratings88 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

B42

Subscriptions14
  • 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
  • Football Training PRO - 3m3 Months trial$29.993 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 - 6m6 Months trial$49.996 Months
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Football Training PRO - 12m7 Days trial$81.991 Year
  • Football Training PRO - 12m1 Year trial$89.991 Year
  • Soccer Training PRO - 12 month7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year
None

BestLevel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B42 free?
B42 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BestLevel free?
BestLevel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B42 or BestLevel?
BestLevel is rated higher. B42 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while BestLevel averages 4.9 from 88 ratings.
Do B42 or BestLevel have ads?
B42 shows ads; BestLevel does not.
Which is updated more often, B42 or BestLevel?
B42 ships an update every 5 days, and BestLevel every 3 days. Most recently, B42 was updated on September 23, 2026 and BestLevel on September 17, 2026.

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