SquashSkills Ghosting vs Squash Ghosting Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquashSkills Ghosting
This app helps you practice squash movements and fitness with customizable audio cues. It allows you to set session parameters like moves per set and rest times, and can integrate with your music player.
- Customizable session parameters
- Audio cues for practice
- Music integration with volume ducking
- Background operation
- Progress tracking rings
- Multiple pattern options
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SquashSkills have teamed up with the Netherlands based duo of squash coach, Richard King and app developer and squash enthusiast, Sander van den Brakel to bring you the SquashSkills Ghosting app. IMPORTANT NOTE: The premium features of the SquashSkills Ghosting app are free to use for SquashSkills subscribers. To unlock the premium features, simply log in using your main SquashSkills account details. SquashSkills Ghosting is ghosting made simple. With highly configurable settings and audio cues, you can create your own sessions, taking full control of your practice and helping you to perfect your movement and squash-specific fitness. SquashSkills Ghosting can be used together with the music service of your choice. Music can play during your Ghosting session. The audio of the music app will be lowered (ducked) for the perfect balance in guiding and music. The app will still work in the background even when your device is locked, allowing you to focus on the session. SquashSkills is the world’s best online coaching resource for squash, providing new coaching playlists every 2 weeks as well as squash and fitness based sessions working alongside some of the best players and coaches in the game. Options in the app: - Define the number of sets (1 - 25). - Define the number of moves per set (4-40) - Define the time to rest between sets (5-60 seconds) - Define the time per move (2-15 seconds) - Define an offset on the time per move (0-1 second) this creates a less predictable moment for take-off. - Choose Voice. Currently Vanessa (US English - Female) and John (US English - Male) - Random Pattern with 7 Options* - Clockwise Pattern* - Front To Back Pattern* - Option to Include shots. (boast, drive lob etc)* - Audio Speed option - Volume slider. - Progress rings - Remaining time - Lower volume of music apps option. *Options marked with * are available after subscribing to the "Options, Shots and Patterns Package." Standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Squash Ghosting Buddy
This AI-powered companion uses computer vision to provide real-time feedback and voice-guided instructions for squash training. Customize sessions, track progress with detailed analytics, and improve your game with hands-free coaching.
- Real-time player tracking
- Automatic court detection
- Voice-guided shot calling
- Customizable training sessions
- Session history and analytics
- On-device processing for privacy
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Transform your squash training with Ghost Buddy, the AI-powered ghosting companion that brings professional coaching to your phone. Using computer vision and machine learning, Ghost Buddy tracks your position in real-time and guides you through customizable sessions with voice commands. KEY FEATURES Player Tracking Track your position on court in real-time, adapting ghosting call interval to your pace Automatic Court Detection Voice-Guided Shot Calling Hands-free training with clear voice instructions for each shot. Focus on your movement while Ghost Buddy calls out your next target position. Customizable Training Sessions Adjust sets (1-10), shots per set (5-30), and rest time (15-45 seconds) to match your training goals. 8 Shot Pattern Selections Session History and Analytics Track every session with detailed records, performance metrics, radar charts, and progress trends over time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Setup: Mount your device with clear court view. App automatically detects boundaries. 2. Configure: Choose shot patterns, sets, and rest time in Settings. 3. Train: Tap START. Follow voice commands while being tracked in real-time. 4. Analyze: Review performance with detailed analytics and session history. All processing happens on-device using Apple's CoreML. No video is recorded or transmitted, ensuring complete privacy. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free: Full training functionality, real-time tracking, voice guidance, and access to most recent session. Pro: Complete session history, advanced analytics, detailed radar charts, and data export. Available monthly or yearly with savings. PERFECT FOR Competitive players, coaches, beginners learning movement patterns, advanced players maintaining fitness, and anyone wanting systematic improvement. REQUIREMENTS iOS device with 0.5x Camera, clear court view, camera permission, adequate lighting, and stable device positioning. ABOUT SAFETY Consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program. CONTACT Email: info@laminaroverflow.com Website: https://ghost-buddy.vercel.app/?#setup Privacy: https://hosituan.github.io/term-website/ghost-buddy/policy/ Terms: https://hosituan.github.io/term-website/ghost-buddy/term/ Download Ghost Buddy today and elevate your squash training with AI-powered coaching. Copyright 2025 Ghost Buddy. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Squash Ghosting Buddy at monthly against SquashSkills Ghosting's every 5 months. SquashSkills Ghosting's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SquashSkills Ghosting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Squash Ghosting Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SquashSkills Ghosting against 5.0 for Squash Ghosting Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
SquashSkills Ghosting ships an update every 5 months, Squash Ghosting Buddy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquashSkills Ghosting | Squash Ghosting Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iMakeStuff | Laminar Overflow, Inc |
Customer experience
SquashSkills Ghosting
Squash Ghosting Buddy
In-app purchases
SquashSkills Ghosting
- 1 Month options package$1.991 Month
- 1 Year options package$12.491 Year
- Patterns and Options Package$4.99
Squash Ghosting Buddy
- Ghost Buddy Monthly$4.991 Month
- Ghost Buddy Yearly$49.991 Year
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