Comparison

Birdietraining vs Zabata

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

Head to head
About

Birdietraining

This app provides a structured, goal-driven system for golfers to improve their game. It combines practice plans, skill games, performance analysis, and GPS course tools. Users can also connect with coaches for personalized feedback and live sessions.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Skill-building games and challenges
  • Live scoring for rounds and group play
  • Course GPS with shot planning
  • Strokes Gained analysis
  • Live and online coaching sessions
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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BirdieTraining – Your personal golf coach in your pocket Recommended by the PGA of Germany Built by solo founder Claes Gripenberg and recommended by the PGA of Germany, BirdieTraining is your personal golf coach in your pocket. BirdieTraining is to golf what a serious training app is to fitness: a structured, goal-driven system that turns practice into clear plans, measurable progress, and better scores. Combine hundreds of premium exercises, skill games, Strokes Gained and round analysis, GPS course maps with shot planning, live scoring for rounds and group play, live and online coaching, and progress you can see—so every session has a point. Whether you are working toward a lower handicap, breaking a scoring barrier, or just want more fun and focus when you practice, BirdieTraining supports how you actually improve: plan → train → play → track → adjust. Personalized training Your game is not generic—your plan should not be either. Build structured training around your goals, follow assigned plans from your coach when connected, and keep practice and progress in one place. Training that stays engaging Games and challenges build tempo, touch, distance control, consistency, and performance under pressure—so development feels like play, not a chore. Live scoring Follow and enter live scoring for your rounds and group events so everyone stays in sync with up-to-date scores and course play. Course GPS, Strokes Gained, and strategy Use course GPS to preview and play with the full course on the map, work in Strokes Gained mode, save your round work, and use shot strategy tools to plan targets and notes for real golf. Live & online coaching Book live 1:1 video sessions with your coach—or send swing videos for online analysis and feedback when async fits your schedule. Coaches can set lesson packages, availability, and vouchers in the app. Groups and coaching Train with friends, teammates, or your academy. Share progress, run group challenges, and when you work with a coach, benefit from plans, feedback, video review, and messaging in one app. Apple Watch Log training from your wrist and keep your sessions flowing without fumbling for your phone. For every golfer—and coaches too From beginners to serious players, the app scales with you. Coaches get tools to organize students, assign work, review swing videos, run live lessons, sell online and live products, and follow progress—all in one place. Why BirdieTraining works Lasting improvement comes from consistent, structured practice tied to what you are trying to fix. BirdieTraining helps you see what to work on, how to work on it, and whether you are moving the needle—so practice and play connect to the same story. Free to download Free to download, Premium unlocks coaching, all exercises, and Strokes Gained analysis. Start with a 2-week free trial. Premium is €9.99 a month or €59.99 a year. Pro is €24.99 a month or €179.99 a year. Start training with a plan Download BirdieTraining and make your next range session and your next round part of the same story—focused, trackable, and built around your golf.

About

Zabata

Features
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Zabata is a timer that you can use to do Tabata or HIIT workouts. In the training settings you can set intervals, training and break times individually. Suitable for beginners who prefer a simple user interface. Features: - Set training and break time - Set number of training intervals - Sounds at the start and end of training You can stop the timer at any time during training times. The screen remains switched on during the training times so that you have an overview of the time. In addition, you will always receive a countdown tone before your last 3 seconds are up if you don't want to look at the screen. If you are looking for simple and understandable Tabata timers, Zabata is for you! - for free - without advertisement - easy handling - attractive design - no login required

Screenshots

Birdietraining4 screens
Zabata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zabata at none against Birdietraining's 10. Birdietraining's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Birdietraining sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Zabata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birdietraining ships an update weekly, Zabata every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Birdietraining versus Zabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdietrainingZabata
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaes GripenbergZelfi AG

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Birdietraining

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • User for 1 month$12.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$22.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time5
  • Price €0.99$0.99
  • Price €0.99$1.99
  • Price €3.49$2.99
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  • Price €4.99$3.99
  • Price €5.99$4.99
None

Zabata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Birdietraining free?
Birdietraining is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zabata free?
Zabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Birdietraining or Zabata have ads?
Neither Birdietraining nor Zabata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birdietraining or Zabata?
Birdietraining ships an update weekly, and Zabata every 6 weeks. Most recently, Birdietraining was updated on November 11, 2026 and Zabata on November 12, 2026.

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