Smashball vs DrillDeck Volleyball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smashball
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This Smashball trainer provides everything you need to start teaching kids Smashball. This user-friendly app provides expert lesson plans with lots of video to make running a practice or gym class easy and fun. Produced by Volleyball Canada, and based on the proven teaching methodology of Teaching Games for Understanding, kids will be kept engaged and active throughout a game or practice. Setup support and official rules for competitions are also provided. What is Smashball? It’s a version of Volleyball designed for boys and girls, aged 6-12, that gets them playing right away. The best part? Kids get the chance to smash or spike the ball every rally!
DrillDeck Volleyball
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Build smarter volleyball practices in minutes. DrillDeck Volleyball helps coaches plan organized, high-tempo practices without drowning in notebooks, screenshots, and loose papers. Keep every drill, practice plan, and lineup in one clean, easy-to-use app. Whether you coach club, school, or youth volleyball, DrillDeck Volleyball makes it simple to stay prepared and make the most of every gym session. Build your volleyball drill library: Save all your favourite drills in one place Use half-court and full-court diagrams to map out exactly how drills should look Add coaching notes, variations, and key teaching points No more scrolling through old texts or digging through binders to remember that one great drill. Plan better practices, faster: Drag-and-drop drills into organized practice plans Balance your sessions across core skills in a single view Set durations so you know exactly how long each drill will run Keep warm-ups, individual skills, team systems, and competitive games in one structured timeline Walk into the gym with a clear plan—and leave with a team that actually worked on the right things. Share with your staff and players: Share practice plans with assistant coaches so everyone is on the same page Quickly pull up diagrams and notes courtside as you explain a drill Keep a history of past practices so you’re not repeating the same session every week Track what you’re working on See which skills you’ve focused on recently Make sure each position is getting meaningful reps Build a more intentional season plan over time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Smashball at Free against DrillDeck Volleyball's $4.99. Smashball also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Smashball is free to download; DrillDeck Volleyball costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Smashball | DrillDeck Volleyball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denman Digital Inc. | STEVEN POLLETT |
In-app purchases
Smashball
No in-app purchases
DrillDeck Volleyball
No in-app purchases
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