Comparison

DocumentDiary vs ESCOM

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

Head to head
About

DocumentDiary

Features
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DocumentDiary — Train. Document. Improve. The modern training journal for athletes, coaches, and clubs. Plan, document, and analyze every workout in one beautifully designed app — with seamless Garmin and Apple Health sync, real-time coach-athlete collaboration, and a powerful AI Assistant that turns your data into insights. Whether you're chasing a personal best, coaching a team, or running a club, DocumentDiary keeps everything in one place. Built natively for iPhone and iPad with the latest in Apple design. — FOR ATHLETES — Document workouts in seconds — manual entry, voice dictation, or one-tap copy from your coach's plan Personalize your monthly view with custom training types and colors See where you trained on the integrated map view Track distance, training load, elevation, and personal bests Share workouts and synced activities through the iOS share sheet Stay on top of everything with smart push notifications — FOR COACHES — Build detailed training plans and assign them instantly Manage your full athlete roster with sortable, organized views Switch between athletes in a tap and see everything they see Edit each athlete's training colors directly in the monthly view Plan faster with voice dictation and an expanded training type library Get a unified overview of all athletes in one place — GARMIN & APPLE HEALTH SYNC — Connect Garmin Connect and Apple Health to automatically import workouts, distance, training load, elevation, and health data — no manual entry required. — DOCUMENTDIARY AI ASSISTANT — Ask questions across everything you've logged — your workouts, your synced activities, your health data — and get personalized insights, summaries, and answers in seconds. — BUILT FOR APPLE — Native SwiftUI design for iPhone and iPad Sign in with Apple Push notifications for plans, feedback, and important updates Home Screen widgets for sport stats, personal bests, weekly schedule, and more Full English and German language support — PRIVACY & SECURITY — DocumentDiary is fully GDPR-compliant. All personal data is stored and processed on servers in Germany. Data is transmitted with TLS 1.3 encryption. We do not use third-party trackers. — SUBSCRIPTION — DocumentDiary offers auto-renewing subscriptions: DocumentDiary Premium — €6.99 per month DocumentDiary 6-Month Plan — €24.99 (€4.17 / month) A subscription unlocks all premium features, including the AI Assistant, Garmin and Apple Health sync, advanced analytics, training planning tools, custom widgets, and unlimited training documentation. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. — SUPPORT — We're here to help: In-app support Email: rudorferjulius@documentdiary.com Help & documentation: www.documentdiary.de — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://www.documentdiary.de/datenschutz.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.documentdiary.de/agb.html DocumentDiary — Document smarter. Train better.

About

ESCOM

This app provides structured athletic training for soccer players, offering personalized training plans, a comprehensive exercise library, and progress tracking. It caters to individual players and coaches looking to enhance performance.

Highlights
  • Personalized training sessions
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Calendar for planning units
  • Performance diagnostics
  • Goal setting for improvement
  • Progress and history tracking
Features
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ESCOM ist deine App für strukturiertes Athletiktraining im Fußball – ob im Team, in der 1:1-Betreuung oder im eigenständigen Training. Plane Einheiten, absolviere sie Schritt für Schritt und behalte deine Entwicklung im Blick. Trainer und Koordinatoren stellen passende Inhalte zusammen, du trainierst gezielt auf dein persönliches Ziel hin. WAS DICH ERWARTET • Persönliche Trainingseinheiten mit klarer Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung • Trainingsbibliothek: Athletikeinheiten aus allen konditionellen Bereichen (Kraft, Schnelligkeit, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit, Koordination) • Kalender mit Wochen- und Monatsansicht für Einheiten, Teamtrainings und Spiele • Leistungsdiagnostik mit übersichtlichem Stärken-Profil • Persönliche Ziele: schneller, ausdauernder, robuster oder allround-athletischer werden • Fortschritt und Verlauf jederzeit im Blick FÜR WEN • Ambitionierte Fußballer: erhalte die Einheiten direkt aufs Handy • Performance (1:1): individuelle Betreuung durch qualifizierten Coach • Training: nutze die kuratierte Übungsbibliothek eigenständig ABONNEMENTS ESCOM bietet folgende Abonnements an: • ESCOM Training (monatlich) – 9,99€/Monat • ESCOM Training (jährlich) – 99€/Jahr • ESCOM Performance (monatlich) – 199€/Monat ESCOM Training Abos beginnen mit einer 7-tägigen kostenlosen Testphase. Die Zahlung wird bei Bestätigung des Kaufs deinem Apple-ID-Konto belastet. Das Abonnement verlängert sich automatisch, sofern es nicht mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des laufenden Zeitraums gekündigt wird. Die Verlängerung wird deinem Konto innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des laufenden Zeitraums berechnet. Abonnements lassen sich nach dem Kauf in den App-Store-Kontoeinstellungen verwalten und kündigen. Eine ungenutzte Testphase verfällt beim Kauf eines Abonnements. Datenschutz: https://escom-app.com/datenschutz Nutzungsbedingungen (AGB): https://escom-app.com/agb

Screenshots

DocumentDiary4 screens
ESCOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ESCOM at none against DocumentDiary's shown. ESCOM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. DocumentDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ESCOM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocumentDiary ships an update every 3 months, ESCOM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DocumentDiary versus ESCOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentDiaryESCOM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJULIUS RUDORFERMax Wetzel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocumentDiary

Subscriptions2
  • DocumentDiary Premium · Monthly$5.991 Month
  • DocumentDiary Premium$22.996 Months
3 purchases

ESCOM

Subscriptions3
  • ESCOM Training7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • ESCOM Training7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • ESCOM Performance$179.001 Month

Questions

Is DocumentDiary free?
DocumentDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESCOM free?
ESCOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocumentDiary or ESCOM have ads?
DocumentDiary shows ads; ESCOM does not.
Which is updated more often, DocumentDiary or ESCOM?
DocumentDiary ships an update every 3 months, and ESCOM every 6 weeks. Most recently, DocumentDiary was updated on September 10, 2026 and ESCOM on September 22, 2026.

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