Comparison

iTrain Hockey+ vs Rinkflow

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

Head to head
About

iTrain Hockey+

Master hockey skills with over 600 training videos covering on-ice and off-ice techniques. Track progress, follow practice programs, and learn from NHL player breakdowns. Join a community dedicated to improving performance.

Highlights
  • 600+ on-ice and off-ice training videos
  • Expert coaching and step-by-step tutorials
  • Skating, shooting, and stickhandling drills
  • Progress tracking and goal setting
  • NHL Player breakdowns
  • Community features
Features
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Welcome to iTrain Hockey, your go-to resource for mastering the game on the ice! Whether you're a seasoned player looking to elevate your game or a newbie eager to learn the ropes, iTH has you covered. With our comprehensive library of over 600 on-ice and off-ice training videos, you'll have access to expert coaching and tutorials that cover every aspect of the game. From mastering skating techniques to perfecting your shooting and stickhandling skills, our videos provide step-by-step instructions and drills tailored to players of all levels. Whether you're training in the driveway, at the rink, or on the go, iTH is there for you. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate through our extensive library, track your progress, and stay motivated on your journey to reaching your highest potential. Join the thousands of players who have already transformed their game with iTH and dominate the rink today! Start playing the best hockey of your life. Join the team as we bring our performance to the next level. 1. Follow proven practice programs in every skill 2. Set your goals and track your progress 3. Discover our NHL Player breakdowns and incorporate them into your games 4. Join the iTH community. We’ll reach our highest potential together "What he learns in your 10 minute videos is better than I can show him in 10 seasons.” - Bill Doran "Definitely the best coach I’ve seen. He always pays attention to the technical details which is key. – Greg G. "I’ve been enjoying watching and learning from your videos. I feel it’s helped me be a better teacher." – Duncan Keith When you get started today, you have the following pricing options: 1. Monthly Membership: Follow along and enjoy our practice plans for $24.99/month 2. Annual Membership: Join the community and track your progress for $199.99/year Download the app for free today and enjoy a 7-day free trial! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of iTrain Hockey+ is free of charge. Should you use iTrain Hockey+ to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Rinkflow

Quickly create detailed hockey practice plans in under a minute. Select age group, duration, and focus areas to generate drills, timing, diagrams, and coaching notes. Refine plans with AI or manually edit for personalized training sessions.

Highlights
  • Generate practice plans in 60 seconds
  • AI-powered plan refinement
  • Customizable drill selection
  • Visual drill diagrams
  • Share plans easily
  • Learns from your season history
Features
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Great practices don't plan themselves. Rinkflow puts together your hockey practice plan in under 60 seconds — drills, timing, diagrams, coaching notes. Pick your age group, duration, and focus. Done. Built by hockey coaches who'd rather spend that time on the ice. —————————————— HOW IT WORKS 1. Select age group (U7 and up) 2. Set duration (45–90 min) 3. Pick focus areas (skating, passing, shooting, battles, small-area games) 4. Tap Generate —————————————— EVERY PLAN INCLUDES → Points of Emphasis — your session's coaching focus → Sequenced Drills — warm-up through cool-down, timed → Coaching Notes — tips matched to your age group → Diagrams — visual setup for every drill —————————————— REFINE WITH AI Not quite right? Type "more passing" or "shorter warm-up" and the plan adjusts. Or edit manually — swap drills, tweak timing, reorder anything. —————————————— LEARNS YOUR SEASON Rinkflow remembers every practice you've planned. The AI uses your history to avoid repeating drills and build on what your team has worked on. The more you use it, the better it gets. —————————————— SHARE IN ONE TAP Send a link to assistant coaches or parents. They see the full plan — no app needed. —————————————— CURATED DRILL LIBRARY Every drill hand-picked and organized by skill. Browse the library, favourite your go-tos, and the AI prioritizes them in future plans. —————————————— FREE TO START Generate 3 plans free. No credit card. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited plans and AI refinement. —————————————— Your next practice is 60 seconds away. Questions? support@rinkflow.com Terms of Use: https://rinkflow.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rinkflow.com/privacy - Rinkflow Pro Monthly: $9.99/month - Rinkflow Pro Annual: $79.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

iTrain Hockey+3 screens
Rinkflow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rinkflow at none against iTrain Hockey+'s shown. Rinkflow also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. iTrain Hockey+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Rinkflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrain Hockey+ ships an update monthly, Rinkflow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTrain Hockey+ versus Rinkflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrain Hockey+Rinkflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean WalkerSaltr Labs Inc.

Customer experience

iTrain Hockey+

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Rinkflow

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iTrain Hockey+

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Annual Black Friday$69.991 Year
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  • Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$129.991 Year
2 purchases

Rinkflow

Subscriptions2
  • Rinkflow Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Rinkflow Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is iTrain Hockey+ free?
iTrain Hockey+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rinkflow free?
Rinkflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTrain Hockey+ or Rinkflow have ads?
iTrain Hockey+ shows ads; Rinkflow does not.
Which is updated more often, iTrain Hockey+ or Rinkflow?
iTrain Hockey+ ships an update monthly, and Rinkflow every 9 days. Most recently, iTrain Hockey+ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Rinkflow on October 30, 2026.

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