Comparison

Smashball vs DrillDeck Volleyball

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

Head to head
About

Smashball

Features
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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!

About

DrillDeck Volleyball

Features
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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

Screenshots

Smashball4 screens
DrillDeck Volleyball3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Smashball versus DrillDeck Volleyball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmashballDrillDeck Volleyball
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenman Digital Inc.STEVEN POLLETT

In-app purchases

None

Smashball

No in-app purchases

None

DrillDeck Volleyball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smashball free?
Smashball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillDeck Volleyball free?
DrillDeck Volleyball costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smashball or DrillDeck Volleyball have ads?
Neither Smashball nor DrillDeck Volleyball shows ads.

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