Comparison

BadProPlus vs OpenBad Shadow

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

Head to head
About

BadProPlus

Features
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Train Like an Olympian with AI Coaching BADPRO+brings elite-level badminton coaching to your smartphone. Founded by an Olympic badminton athlete and Microsoft engineer, our AI technology analyses your game with the same precision used by top competitors. How It Works: Record your game and let our computer vision AI go to work: • Real-time shot detection - identifies smashes, drops, lobs, and defense • Heat map analysis - shows exactly where you're making errors • Personalised feedback - tailored insights for your specific weaknesses What You Get: • Professional analytics for less than one coaching session • 24/7 availability - practice anytime, get instant feedback • Progress tracking - see measurable improvement over time • Custom training plans - based on your actual performance data Why BADPRO+ Stands Out: • Built by experts - Olympic athlete insight meets Microsoft engineering • Advanced AI - computer vision trained specifically for badminton • Proven results - technology refined through real competition experience • Comprehensive analysis - beyond basic video recording to actionable insights Transform Your Game Today! Join thousands of players who are already elevating their game with BADPRO+. From casual players to competitive athletes, get the coaching insights that can take you to the next level. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenBad Shadow

Enhance your badminton footwork and reaction time with intelligent voice cues and advanced training algorithms. This app offers interactive shadow badminton sessions, tactical patterns, and video recording for performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Intelligent voice cues for zones and shots
  • Reaction time measurement with Bluetooth trigger
  • Smart random mode to target weaknesses
  • Tactical patterns and technical katas
  • Tabata mode and custom workout structures
  • Video recording for session analysis
  • Multiplayer and coach mode for remote control
Features
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Optimisez votre jeu de jambes et boostez votre réactivité sur le terrain avec OpenBad Shadow ! Que vous soyez joueur loisir, compétiteur ou entraîneur, OpenBad Shadow est l'application d'entraînement physique et tactique ultime conçue sur mesure pour le badminton. Grâce à un moteur d'annonces vocales intelligentes et des algorithmes d'entraînement avancés, transformez vos séances de shadow-badminton en véritables sessions interactives. FONCTIONNALITÉS CLÉS : • Annonces Vocales Intelligentes : L'application annonce la zone et le type de coup à réaliser (Amorti, Smash, Drive, Lob, Kill...). S'adapte aux droitiers et gauchers. • Mesure du Temps de Réaction : Associez un déclencheur Bluetooth (clicker) pour valider vos déplacements. L'application mesure votre temps de réaction en millisecondes ! • Mode Aléatoire Intelligent (Anti-Faiblesse) : L'algorithme analyse vos temps de réaction les plus lents pour cibler vos zones d'hésitation et éliminer vos faiblesses. • Schémas Tactiques & Katas Techniques : - Schémas réels : Amorti-Rush, Fixation-Attaque, Rotations Double, Défense de Fer, L'Essuie-glace, Diagonales (X)... - Katas stricts : Répétez des enchaînements techniques précis pour ancrer vos automatismes. • Mode Tabata & Structure : Configurez vos séries/répétitions ou lancez un Mode Tabata (20s d'effort / 10s de repos) en un clic. • Enregistrement Vidéo : Filmez vos séances pour analyser vos déplacements directement depuis votre galerie. • Mode Multijoueur & Coach (Shadow Sync) : Connectez plusieurs téléphones en réseau local pour permettre à un entraîneur de piloter les séances à distance. Téléchargez OpenBad Shadow dès aujourd'hui et prenez une longueur d'avance sur vos adversaires !

Screenshots

BadProPlus4 screens
OpenBad Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BadProPlus at Free against OpenBad Shadow's $1.99. OpenBad Shadow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

BadProPlus is free to download; OpenBad Shadow costs $1.99 up front. BadProPlus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. OpenBad Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BadProPlus ships an update weekly, OpenBad Shadow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BadProPlus versus OpenBad Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadProPlusOpenBad Shadow
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBadProPlus OUChristophe BLEUZET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BadProPlus

Subscriptions1
  • Pro+ Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
None

OpenBad Shadow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BadProPlus free?
BadProPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenBad Shadow free?
OpenBad Shadow costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BadProPlus or OpenBad Shadow have ads?
Neither BadProPlus nor OpenBad Shadow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BadProPlus or OpenBad Shadow?
BadProPlus ships an update weekly, and OpenBad Shadow every 9 days. Most recently, BadProPlus was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenBad Shadow on November 6, 2026.

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