Comparison

SimpleSaber vs DrillForge

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

Head to head
About

SimpleSaber

Learn the fundamentals of saber fencing with this app designed for beginners and their parents. It explains key terms and moves, and offers an interactive toolkit to help prepare for tournaments.

Highlights
  • Saber fencing fundamentals explained
  • Key terms and moves glossary
  • Interactive tournament preparation toolkit
  • Beginner-friendly content
  • Parental guidance support
Features
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This is a saber fencing-related app to help beginner fencers and their parents understand the main elements, terms, and moves of saber fencing. In addition, the app includes a valuable interactive and easy-to-use toolkit for preparing for tournaments.

About

DrillForge

Features
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DrillForge is your personal HEMA longsword training coach. Whether you practice Liechtenauer, Meyer, or Fiore traditions, DrillForge helps you structure your solo training with timed drills and technique mastery tracking. Browse 45 historical longsword techniques across three major traditions. Each technique includes guard positions, footwork patterns, and execution details drawn from historical treatises. Key Features: Three Traditions — Liechtenauer (18 techniques), Meyer (13 techniques), and Fiore (14 techniques) with authentic terminology and descriptions. Drill Generator — Create custom training sessions by selecting techniques, setting repetitions, and adding rest intervals. The built-in metronome keeps your tempo consistent. Timer-Guided Practice — Follow along with audio cues and visual timers. Focus on your form while DrillForge manages your training tempo. Progress Tracking — Log completed drills and track which techniques you have practiced most. Identify gaps in your training. Speech Feedback — Optional voice announcements call out technique names during drills so you can train eyes-free. No internet required. No account needed. No data collected. Just you and your sword. Download DrillForge and forge your skills today.

Screenshots

SimpleSaber4 screens
DrillForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleSaber and DrillForge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SimpleSaber versus DrillForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSaberDrillForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerje Saar-Hambazaza晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSaber

No in-app purchases

None

DrillForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleSaber free?
SimpleSaber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillForge free?
DrillForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleSaber or DrillForge have ads?
Neither SimpleSaber nor DrillForge shows ads.

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