Comparison

Coach Bowman vs Pole Vault App

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

Head to head
About

Coach Bowman

This sports app allows coaches to record practice sessions on an iPhone and review them in real-time on an iPad. It offers frame-by-frame analysis, clipping, sharing, and drawing tools for in-depth athlete feedback, all without requiring expensive equipment.

Highlights
  • Real-time video review
  • Frame-by-frame analysis
  • Clipping and sharing
  • Drawing and markup tools
  • Portable and easy to use
  • 30 footage capacity
Features
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Sports Video Review, Built for Practice Coach Bowman turns your iPad into a powerful, portable video review system designed for live practices. POWERFUL FEATURES MADE PORTABLE • Frame-by-Frame Analysis Scrub through footage to analyze every detail of an athlete’s performance. • Clipping and Sharing Save key moments and share them instantly with athletes, coaches, or your team. • Drawing Tools Mark up footage, illustrate corrections, and analyze angles directly on the video. • No Wi-Fi Required Review footage through a direct local connection, making Coach Bowman ideal for indoor and outdoor sports. DUAL FEEDS • Capture multiple angles simultaneously. • Connect two video inputs using iPhones or the iPad’s Point-and-Shoot mode. • Both feeds continue recording in the background while you review footage from either source. STREAM FROM IPHONE • Capture practice live with an iPhone and review the footage in real time on an iPad. • Continue recording while athletes and coaches review previous moments. • No mounted cameras, televisions, or permanent installations required. POINT-N-SHOOT MODE • Record directly using the iPad camera. • Capture and review practice without setting up another device. • Ideal for quick sessions, individual athletes, and portable coaching. WHY COACH BOWMAN? • Review multiple angles or events from one iPad • Continue recording while reviewing previous footage • Use devices you already own • Use the app without Wi-Fi • Bring professional video review anywhere you practice Download Coach Bowman and use the devices you already own to make every moment of practice count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://coachbowman.com/terms/

About

Pole Vault App

This app helps pole vaulters and coaches track jumps, analyze progress, and improve technique. Log detailed jump data, attach videos, and utilize new coach-specific features for organized training.

Highlights
  • Detailed jump logging
  • Video upload and download
  • Fast search and filtering
  • Progress analytics and graphs
  • Coach Mode for feedback
  • Cloud data storage
Features
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The Pole Vault App is a powerful training companion designed by pole vaulters, for pole vaulters. Track every jump, analyze your progress, and now — coach smarter with the all-new Coach Mode. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a PR or a coach managing multiple vaulters, the Pole Vault App gives you the tools to stay organized, data-driven, and focused on improvement. Key Features • Detailed Jump Tracking Log every vault with precision. Track pole length, pole weight, grip, approach details, step count, custom tags, notes, and more — all tailored specifically for pole vault training. • Video Upload & Download Attach videos directly to individual jumps. Review technique, compare sessions, and download clips anytime for deeper analysis or sharing. • Fast Search & Filtering Instantly find past jumps using powerful search and filters. No more flipping through notebooks or endless scrolling. • Progress Analytics Visualize your development with clean, easy-to-read graphs built from your real vault data. Spot trends, improvements, and areas to focus on. • Coach Mode (NEW) Designed specifically for coaches: Record and upload videos for athletes Add notes and feedback per vault Keep athlete jumps organized and accessible Save time while delivering higher-quality coaching • Simple & Intuitive Design A clean, distraction-free interface built for athletes and coaches on the go. • Secure & Reliable Your data is safely stored in the cloud, so your entire pole vault journey is always protected and accessible. Whether you’re just getting started or training at a high level, the Pole Vault App helps you train smarter, stay motivated, and make every jump count. Track Smarter. Jump Higher. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Coach Bowman4 screens
Pole Vault App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Coach Bowman and Pole Vault App both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Coach Bowman's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pole Vault App's. Coach Bowman also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). Pole Vault App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Coach Bowman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Pole Vault App sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Coach Bowman against 5.0 for Pole Vault App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coach Bowman has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Coach Bowman's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pole Vault App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coach Bowman ships an update monthly, Pole Vault App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Coach Bowman versus Pole Vault App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoach BowmanPole Vault App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnor Michael BowmanCaleb Rider

Customer experience

Coach Bowman

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

Pole Vault App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Coach Bowman

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$99.991 Year
18 purchases

Pole Vault App

Subscriptions18
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Gold Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Base Monthly Coach Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Gold Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Bronze Annual Subscription$14.491 Year
  • Performance Monthly Coach Sub$19.991 Month
  • Silver Annual Subscription$23.991 Year
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$28.991 Year
  • Elite Monthly Coach Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Gold Annual Subscription$47.491 Year
  • Silver Annual Subscription$47.991 Year
  • Base Annual Coach Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Gold Annual Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Performance Annual Coach Sub$189.991 Year
  • Elite Annual Coach Subscription$379.991 Year

Questions

Is Coach Bowman free?
Coach Bowman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pole Vault App free?
Pole Vault App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coach Bowman or Pole Vault App?
Pole Vault App is rated higher. Coach Bowman averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Pole Vault App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Coach Bowman or Pole Vault App have ads?
Pole Vault App shows ads; Coach Bowman does not.
Which is updated more often, Coach Bowman or Pole Vault App?
Coach Bowman ships an update monthly, and Pole Vault App weekly. Most recently, Coach Bowman was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pole Vault App on September 24, 2026.

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