B42 vs ESCOM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Soccer-specific workouts
- Personalized training plans
- Fitness tracker integration
- Performance tests
- Injury comeback programs
- Team training 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
ESCOM
This app provides structured athletic training for soccer players, offering personalized training plans, a comprehensive exercise library, and progress tracking. It caters to individual players and coaches looking to enhance performance.
- Personalized training sessions
- Extensive exercise library
- Calendar for planning units
- Performance diagnostics
- Goal setting for improvement
- Progress and history tracking
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ESCOM ist deine App für strukturiertes Athletiktraining im Fußball – ob im Team, in der 1:1-Betreuung oder im eigenständigen Training. Plane Einheiten, absolviere sie Schritt für Schritt und behalte deine Entwicklung im Blick. Trainer und Koordinatoren stellen passende Inhalte zusammen, du trainierst gezielt auf dein persönliches Ziel hin. WAS DICH ERWARTET • Persönliche Trainingseinheiten mit klarer Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung • Trainingsbibliothek: Athletikeinheiten aus allen konditionellen Bereichen (Kraft, Schnelligkeit, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit, Koordination) • Kalender mit Wochen- und Monatsansicht für Einheiten, Teamtrainings und Spiele • Leistungsdiagnostik mit übersichtlichem Stärken-Profil • Persönliche Ziele: schneller, ausdauernder, robuster oder allround-athletischer werden • Fortschritt und Verlauf jederzeit im Blick FÜR WEN • Ambitionierte Fußballer: erhalte die Einheiten direkt aufs Handy • Performance (1:1): individuelle Betreuung durch qualifizierten Coach • Training: nutze die kuratierte Übungsbibliothek eigenständig ABONNEMENTS ESCOM bietet folgende Abonnements an: • ESCOM Training (monatlich) – 9,99€/Monat • ESCOM Training (jährlich) – 99€/Jahr • ESCOM Performance (monatlich) – 199€/Monat ESCOM Training Abos beginnen mit einer 7-tägigen kostenlosen Testphase. Die Zahlung wird bei Bestätigung des Kaufs deinem Apple-ID-Konto belastet. Das Abonnement verlängert sich automatisch, sofern es nicht mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des laufenden Zeitraums gekündigt wird. Die Verlängerung wird deinem Konto innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des laufenden Zeitraums berechnet. Abonnements lassen sich nach dem Kauf in den App-Store-Kontoeinstellungen verwalten und kündigen. Eine ungenutzte Testphase verfällt beim Kauf eines Abonnements. Datenschutz: https://escom-app.com/datenschutz Nutzungsbedingungen (AGB): https://escom-app.com/agb
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: B42 at 91% against ESCOM's 50%. B42 also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). ESCOM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. B42 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ESCOM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
B42 ships an update every 5 days, ESCOM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B42 | ESCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SFY GmbH | Max Wetzel |
Customer experience
B42
ESCOM
In-app purchases
B42
- 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
ESCOM
- ESCOM Training7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- ESCOM Training7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- ESCOM Performance$179.001 Month









