Comparison

Coach Bowman vs Split Step Volleyball

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 app transforms your iPad into a portable video review system for sports practices. Analyze performance frame-by-frame, mark up footage with drawing tools, and share key moments instantly. It works offline and supports multiple camera angles for comprehensive analysis.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame analysis
  • Clipping and sharing
  • Drawing tools for corrections
  • Offline Wi-Fi free operation
  • Dual feed capture
  • Stream from iPhone
  • Point-n-shoot iPad camera recording
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

Split Step Volleyball

Features
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Practice reading the serve before you take your first step. Split Step Volleyball is a 3D volleyball reception practice app for iPhone. Watch the server from a receiver's point of view, read the ball's direction and practice your split-step timing. Start with the free standing-float drill. You can train with or without the camera. One serve at a time Follow guided training and move in response to the simulated serve. After each ball, the app shows its direction: left or right. Start the next ball when you're ready. In free practice, you can turn on optional visual coaching cues and sound cues, adjust your view and zoom in on the server. Review your own movement With optional camera recording, replay your movement alongside the same simulated serve. Watch in slow motion, pause or seek to compare the timing yourself. Split Step does not automatically track or assess your body. Recordings stay temporarily in device memory. They are not uploaded or saved permanently. A new recording replaces the previous replay; closing or reloading the app discards it. No microphone audio is recorded. Free base training, optional Pro Practice unlimited standing-float serves in the base reception formation. Camera recording, synchronized replay and slow motion are included for free. Split Step Pro is an optional one-time In-App Purchase. It unlocks all three serve types (standing float, jump float and topspin jump) and all six reception formations, plus random selections and practice presets. There is no subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings > Split Step Pro. Practice offline Training works locally, with no account required and no ads. App Store purchases, restoring purchases and email support require internet access. Built for iPhone in landscape orientation. The interface is available in English, German and Spanish. Set up your phone securely and leave enough clear space to move. The simulation is a practice aid, not a substitute for a qualified coach.

Screenshots

Coach Bowman4 screens
Split Step Volleyball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Split Step Volleyball at daily against Coach Bowman's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Coach Bowman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Split Step Volleyball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coach Bowman ships an update monthly, Split Step Volleyball daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Coach Bowman versus Split Step Volleyball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoach BowmanSplit Step Volleyball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnor Michael BowmanJohannes Brunner

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
1 purchases

Split Step Volleyball

One-time1
  • Split Step Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Coach Bowman free?
Coach Bowman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Step Volleyball free?
Split Step Volleyball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Coach Bowman or Split Step Volleyball have ads?
Neither Coach Bowman nor Split Step Volleyball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coach Bowman or Split Step Volleyball?
Coach Bowman ships an update monthly, and Split Step Volleyball daily. Most recently, Coach Bowman was updated on November 4, 2026 and Split Step Volleyball on October 31, 2026.

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