# BVB vs Coachbetter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BVB at 93% against Coachbetter's 27%. BVB also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Coachbetter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coachbetter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BVB asks for nothing beyond the download.

BVB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BVB has 543 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of BVB's written reviews are positive against 27% of Coachbetter's.

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, Coachbetter every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BVB | Coachbetter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875/reviews)** | [2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachbetter-soccer-coaching/id1568995326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG auf Aktien](https://appshunter.io/developer/905035439) | [coach better AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458656273) |

## What reviewers say

### BVB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875)

Stay connected with your favorite football club. Get the latest news, team information, match schedules, and live updates. Engage with mini-games and order food and drinks for stadium visits.

**Highlights:** Latest news and videos, Team and player statistics, Match schedules and results, Live match ticker and netradio, Predictive mini-games, Stadium food and drink ordering, Push notifications for highlights

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative and up-to-date
- 👍 Good overview and clear layout
- 👍 Great for following the team
- 👍 Provides lots of information
- 👍 Useful radio feature for listening on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently hangs or lags
- 🐛 Radio feature sometimes doesn't work
- 🐛 Difficult to find match schedule and table
- 🐛 Starting eleven not always visible
- 🐛 Excessive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs frequently
- BVB Radio hangs
- App doesn't let me update
- App stopped working on iPhone (black screen after splash)
- Excessive notifications displayed

**Requested features**

- Change goal sound
- Add more fun features like camera filters
- Improve navigation for match schedule and table
- Fix notification issue where unread notifications don't disappear
- Allow better visibility of starting eleven


### Coachbetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachbetter-soccer-coaching/id1568995326)

This app streamlines soccer team management and training planning. It offers individual player profiles with performance data, event scheduling, and session sharing. Coaches can also utilize video analysis and feedback tools to enhance player development.

**Highlights:** Individual player profiles, Performance data and statistics, Team event and training planning, Session and article sharing, Video analysis and feedback, Player presence confirmation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coachbetter Base - monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Coachbetter Plus - monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| City Premium (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Coachbetter Base - yearly | $64.99 | per year |
| Coachbetter Plus - yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Coachbetter Pro (1 Year) | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BVB free?

BVB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coachbetter free?

Coachbetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BVB or Coachbetter?

BVB is rated higher. BVB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while Coachbetter averages 2.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do BVB or Coachbetter have ads?

Both BVB and Coachbetter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BVB or Coachbetter?

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Coachbetter every 11 days. Most recently, BVB was updated on September 26, 2026 and Coachbetter on September 24, 2026.

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