# Blindside vs Elevate Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elevate Academy at none against Blindside's 53. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindside sells 52 in-app purchases, starting at $7.59 per month. Elevate Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blindside ships an update every 3 weeks, Elevate Academy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blindside | Elevate Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindside-handball/id1511816215/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blindside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511816214) | [Mitchell Kirsch Performance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731061987) |

## What reviewers say

### Blindside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindside-handball/id1511816215)

This app provides a comprehensive resource for handball and basketball coaches and players. It offers a vast library of exercises, expert-led skill series, and customizable practice plans to enhance training and game strategy.

**Highlights:** 4,000+ free exercises, Expert Skill Series courses, Over 50 PRO practice plans, Customizable practice plan creation, Collections for favorite exercises, Search and filter content

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

**In-app purchases (52)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.59 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $75.99 | per year |
| Coleman Ayers Skill Series Cli | $25.99 | one-time |
| Coleman Ayers Skill Series Cli | $29.49 | one-time |
| Coleman Ayers Skill Series Cli | $31.99 | one-time |
| Coleman Ayers SkillSeries_C PY | $32.99 | one-time |
| Coleman Ayers SkillSeries_C PM | $36.99 | one-time |
| Magnus PRO Yearly 20% Rabatt | $38.99 | one-time |
| Coleman Ayers SkillSeries_C | $39.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW PRO-Y-30% | $39.99 | one-time |
| Stossen & Kreuzen Handb. PRO_Y | $40.99 | one-time |
| André Haber 1 vs 1 SkillSeries | $44.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW PRO-M-30% | $44.99 | one-time |
| Stossen & Kreuzen Handb. PRO_M | $45.99 | one-time |
| Misha Kaufmann PRO Yearly | $46.99 | one-time |
| Jan De Bellis PRO Yearly | $46.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW - Reg-30% | $47.99 | one-time |
| Joerik PRO Yearly 20% Rabatt | $48.99 | one-time |
| Stossen & Kreuzen Handball Reg | $49.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW PRO-Y | $49.99 | one-time |
| The Art of Finishing - PRO_Y | $52.99 | one-time |
| Misha Kaufmann PRO Monthly | $53.99 | one-time |
| Jan De Bellis PRO Monthly | $53.99 | one-time |
| Joerik PRO Monthly 20% Rabatt | $54.99 | one-time |
| Misha Kaufmann SkillSeries™ | $59.99 | one-time |
| Jan De Bellis SkillSeries™ | $59.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum Spielfähigkeit PRO | $59.99 | one-time |
| Joerik Regular 20% Rabatt | $59.99 | one-time |
| The Art of Finishing - PRO_M | $59.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW PRO-M | $59.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum SW - Regular | $59.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum Spielfähigkeit PRO | $64.99 | one-time |
| The Art of Finishing - Reg | $64.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting -PROY-30% | $67.99 | one-time |
| Markus Scherbaum Spielfähigkeit Reg | $69.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting -PROM-30% | $75.99 | one-time |
| Joerik PRO Yearly 20% Rabatt | $76.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting - Reg-30% | $79.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting - PRO-Y | $79.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting - PRO-M | $89.99 | one-time |
| Felix Engel Shooting - Regular | $99.99 | one-time |
| Kinderhandball Essentials - PRO (y) | $105.99 | one-time |
| Kinderhandball Essentials - PRO (m) | $116.99 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $118.99 | one-time |
| Kinderhandball Essentials | $126.99 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $132.99 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $139.99 | one-time |
| Rückraum Basics Jährliches Abo | $162.99 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $169.00 | one-time |
| Rückraum Basics Monatliches Abo | $181.99 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $189.00 | one-time |
| CLA Practice with Alex Sarama | $199.99 | one-time |


### Elevate Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-academy/id6477903510)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blindside free?

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

### Is Elevate Academy free?

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

### Do Blindside or Elevate Academy have ads?

Neither Blindside nor Elevate Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blindside or Elevate Academy?

Blindside ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elevate Academy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blindside was updated on October 17, 2026 and Elevate Academy on October 13, 2026.

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