Comparison

Axel Trainer vs iSkateCoach

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

Head to head
About

Axel Trainer

Features
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Axel trainer spinner allows athletes to train vestibular system. Great for sports such Figure skating, Ballet, Gymnastics and any other sports or activities that requiers high speed rotations Unique simulator/app features: • Display of current speed, maximum limit; • The "Auto-trainer" function The simulator automatically increases the speed and speed according to a given program, optionally, changing the direction of movement; • Notification of reaching the set speed to check training time; • Detection of the speed changes during training; • Notification of reaching goal for a set number of revolutions; • Graph of the current speed to check acceleration during twisting; • Auto start - the beginning of rotation at a set speed with a sharp turn of the disk; • Auto break - stopping rotation when jumping from the simulator; • Setting the dynamics of rotation of the simulator: acceleration, response, speed. Attention: classes should be carried out only under the supervision and control of an experienced instructor or Adult * The appearance and functionality of the simulator may differ from that presented - the manufacturer reserves the right to continuously improve the device and actively uses this right.

About

iSkateCoach

Learn ice skating with detailed video tutorials and online courses from experienced coaches. Track your progress, connect with a community of skaters, and access free content with optional paid subscriptions for more features.

Highlights
  • Detailed video tutorials
  • Online courses from coaches
  • Progress tracking
  • Community forum
  • Offline sync (paid)
  • Free content access
Features
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This app provides ice skating tuition including detailled video tutorials and online courses. Learn from Paul and other coaches from iSkateCoach youtube channel and other platforms. Track your progress through the tracking feature keeping you accountable to your training and seeing your progress. Connect with a community of skaters learning together. Share your wins and challenges and swap advice and encouragement! Installing this app is free and gives access to free content, there are paid options to unlock further content. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of iSkateCoach is free of charge. Should you use iSkateCoach to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Axel Trainer4 screens
iSkateCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Axel Trainer at none against iSkateCoach's 1. Axel Trainer also leads on ads (none vs shown). iSkateCoach's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. iSkateCoach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per month. Axel Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axel Trainer ships an update every 2 months, iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Axel Trainer versus iSkateCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxel TraineriSkateCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxel TraineriSkateCoach

In-app purchases

None

Axel Trainer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iSkateCoach

Subscriptions1
  • iSkateCoach Subscriber7 Days trial$9.951 Month

Questions

Is Axel Trainer free?
Axel Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSkateCoach free?
iSkateCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Axel Trainer or iSkateCoach have ads?
iSkateCoach shows ads; Axel Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Axel Trainer or iSkateCoach?
Axel Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. Most recently, Axel Trainer was updated on October 10, 2026 and iSkateCoach on October 24, 2026.

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