Freeskate vs FinnlyConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freeskate
This app provides high-definition video examples of basic skating skills, covering moves in the field, dance sequences, spins, and jumps. It's designed to help skaters, parents, and instructors understand the standards of the Basic Skills Program, offering a portable 'Skate Coach' for practice and learning.
- HD video examples of skating skills
- Covers moves in the field
- Includes dance sequences
- Demonstrates spins and jumps
- Structured learning levels (1-6)
- Portable 'Skate Coach'
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Learn to Skate USA, the premier basic skating program in the world, has teamed up with Rink Tank Interactive, LLC to bring you the Learn to Skate USA 'Skate Coach' app series for iOS! The Skate Coach app series was designed to help skaters, parents, instructors and officials understand the standards set for the Basic Skills Program through the use of high definition video examples. The Freeskate 1-6 app is divided into 4 areas of skating, including moves in the field, dance sequence, spins and jumps. The levels are designed to be MASTERED so when skaters graduate from Freeskate 6, they have a strong foundation on which to build. Whether in the comfort of your own home, traveling to the rink or during practice, you will always have a Skate Coach in your pocket! DISCLAIMER: Participating in ice skating has inherent risks, but with good technique and sound equipment these risks are mitigated. While the Skate Coach app series provides examples of skills performed correctly, they are NOT meant to supplement professional skating instruction! Improper use of the Skate Coach apps could result in bodily harm! Please do not attempt these maneuvers while holding an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on the ice. Learn to Skate USA and Rink Tank Interactive are not responsible for injuries resulting from (direct or indirect) use of these apps.
FinnlyConnect
Stay connected to your sports facility with real-time updates, easy registration for programs, and seamless membership management. Access schedules, sign waivers digitally, and receive instant notifications for a streamlined experience.
- Program and league registration
- Real-time schedule viewing
- Membership management
- QR code check-in
- Digital waiver signing
- Instant notifications
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Your connection to everything happening at your facility—anytime, anywhere. FinnlyConnect is the all-in-one mobile app designed for athletes, families, and community members to stay connected with their favorite ice arenas, municipalities, and sports facilities. Built by FinnlySport, the industry leader in recreation and facility management technology, FinnlyConnect puts everything you need right at your fingertips. With FinnlyConnect, you can: - Register with ease for programs, leagues, drop-ins, and public sessions - View schedules in real time and never miss a change or update Manage memberships including renewals, punch cards, and payment plans - Check in quickly using QR codes for a seamless arrival experience - Sign waivers digitally and keep everything organized in one place - Receive instant notifications about schedule changes, updates, and announcements - Access your account anytime to view registrations, balances, and upcoming activities Designed with a clean, intuitive interface, FinnlyConnect makes it simple for users of all ages to navigate and engage with their facility. Whether you’re signing your child up for a program, checking your next game time, or managing your membership, everything is just a few taps away. FinnlyConnect is more than just an app, it’s your direct connection to your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FinnlyConnect at Free against Freeskate's $2.99. FinnlyConnect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). Freeskate's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (62% vs 27%). 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
FinnlyConnect is free to download; Freeskate costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Freeskate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FinnlyConnect has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Freeskate's written reviews are positive against 27% of FinnlyConnect's.
Freeskate ships an update every 7 months, FinnlyConnect every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Freeskate | FinnlyConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.3 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Fitzgerald | FinnlySport |
Customer experience
Freeskate
FinnlyConnect
In-app purchases
Freeskate
No in-app purchases
FinnlyConnect
No in-app purchases
