ITF Taekwon vs TKD Coaching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ITF Taekwon
Master Taekwon-Do ITF patterns and sparring techniques for belt promotions. Features two video angles for each pattern and includes all necessary drills for progression from white belt to black belt. Offline access and AirPlay support are provided.
- All patterns and sparrings for belt promotions
- Two camera angles for video demonstrations
- Switch video camera angle during playback
- AirPlay support for TV casting
- Includes all pattern diagrams
- Offline functionality
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Prepare for your next ITF Taekwon-Do grading with a clear offline curriculum organized from 10th Gup to 1st Dan. Choose your current grade, learn the required tuls and step-sparring material, and repeat difficult sections until movement, direction, and timing feel confident. The 44 demonstrations cover fundamental exercises, ITF tuls, and structured three-step, two-step, and one-step sparring. Many patterns include two synchronized camera angles. Study the same movement from the front and side, then switch views while keeping your exact playback position, speed, and pause state. Slow a demonstration down, scrub to any moment, mirror the video, or save important material to Favorites for quick access. FEATURES • 44 offline video demonstrations • 11 levels from 10th Gup to 1st Dan • ITF tuls from Saju Jirugi through Ge-Baek • Three-step, two-step, and one-step sparring • Synchronized multi-angle playback for supported videos • Playback speeds from 0.25× to 2× • Pause, scrub, mirror, and repeat • Favorites for building a personal study list • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Italian, and Korean • Designed for both iPhone and iPad • No internet connection required after installation Use the app to prepare for promotion to your next grade, reinforce classwork, and understand each tul in greater detail. Grading requirements may vary by school or federation; practice under the guidance of a qualified ITF instructor and within your ability.
TKD Coaching
Access expert Taekwon-Do training videos and resources. Offers free content for all enthusiasts and extensive libraries for members, including over 250 hours of instructional videos and downloadable materials.
- Free instructional videos
- Extensive member video library
- Downloadable resources
- Expert online coaching
- Content updated monthly
- Suitable for all levels
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Whether you're just getting started or you're an experienced instructor, the app provides valuable content to help you develop your Taekwon-Do. Everyone can enjoy free access to: • Patterns Hub - in-depth articles, videos and technical insights covering all 24 ITF patterns. • Inside TKDC - behind-the-scenes content, coaching tips, historical articles and exclusive insights from Grand Master Paul McPhail. Create a free account or simply browse these sections without logging in. Premium Members also receive: • Over 280 hours of professionally produced instructional videos. • New videos and coaching content added every month. • Downloadable resources and training materials. • Expert coaching from Grand Master Paul McPhail and an internationally recognised team of instructors. TKDCoaching was founded by Grand Master Paul McPhail (9th Degree Black Belt), who personally oversees all technical content to ensure it is accurate, practical and true to the teachings of General Choi Hong Hi. Perfect for: • Students wanting to improve their patterns, step sparring, self-defence, breaking and sparring. • Advanced practitioners seeking expert coaching and inspiration. • Instructors looking for new ideas, technical knowledge and teaching resources. • Parents helping their children practise at home. Whether you're using the free resources or becoming a Premium member, TKDCoaching is designed to help you train smarter, deepen your understanding of ITF Taekwon-Do and stay inspired.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TKD Coaching at Free against ITF Taekwon's $1.99. TKD Coaching also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (86% vs 63%). ITF Taekwon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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
TKD Coaching is free to download; ITF Taekwon costs $1.99 up front. ITF Taekwon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TKD Coaching sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TKD Coaching holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ITF Taekwon's written reviews are positive against 86% of TKD Coaching's.
ITF Taekwon ships an update every 2 days, TKD Coaching every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | ITF Taekwon | TKD Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 396 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appsolute LLC | Paul McPhail |
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ITF Taekwon
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In-app purchases
ITF Taekwon
- Capoeira Moves Library$0.99
- Capoeira Warm-up$0.99
- Handstands$0.99
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- Combos and Flips$0.99
TKD Coaching
- MonthlyMembershipSubscription$49.991 Month
- Yearly-Membership access$299.991 Year
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