Comparison

ITF Taekwon vs TKD Coaching

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

Head to head
About

ITF Taekwon

Master ITF Taekwon-Do forms and sparring techniques with detailed offline video demonstrations. Progress from beginner to black belt levels, with features for slow-motion playback, mirroring, and saving favorite movements. Prepare for belt gradings and reinforce classwork with this comprehensive training tool.

Highlights
  • Offline curriculum from 10th Gup to 1st Dan
  • 44 video demonstrations of tuls and sparring
  • Synchronized multi-angle playback
  • Adjustable playback speed and mirroring
  • Favorites for personalized study lists
  • Offline access, no internet required
Features
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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. Start with five included lessons. Unlock the remaining 39 lessons with a monthly membership that starts with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, an annual membership billed immediately, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Access works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Customers who bought an earlier paid version keep full 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 • Five lessons included; 39 more with membership or lifetime access • Access works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • 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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Free instructional videos
  • Extensive member video library
  • Downloadable resources
  • Expert online coaching
  • Content updated monthly
  • Suitable for all levels
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ITF Taekwon4 screens
TKD Coaching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TKD Coaching at 4.6 against ITF Taekwon's 4.2. TKD Coaching also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). ITF Taekwon's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ITF Taekwon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ITF Taekwon ships an update weekly, TKD Coaching every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ITF Taekwon versus TKD Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterITF TaekwonTKD Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsolute LLCPaul McPhail

Customer experience

ITF Taekwon

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

TKD Coaching

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ITF Taekwon

Subscriptions2
  • Complete Library Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Complete Library Annual$5.991 Year
One-time5
  • Capoeira Moves Library$0.99
  • Capoeira Warm-up$0.99
  • Handstands$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Combos and Flips$0.99
  • Full Taekwon-Do Library$19.99
2 purchases

TKD Coaching

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlyMembershipSubscription$49.991 Month
  • Yearly-Membership access$299.991 Year

Questions

Is ITF Taekwon free?
ITF Taekwon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TKD Coaching free?
TKD Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ITF Taekwon or TKD Coaching?
TKD Coaching is rated higher. ITF Taekwon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TKD Coaching averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do ITF Taekwon or TKD Coaching have ads?
Neither ITF Taekwon nor TKD Coaching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ITF Taekwon or TKD Coaching?
ITF Taekwon ships an update weekly, and TKD Coaching every 2 months. Most recently, ITF Taekwon was updated on November 6, 2026 and TKD Coaching on November 2, 2026.

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