Comparison

D2 Coach vs Draftward

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

Head to head
About

D2 Coach

This companion app helps Dota 2 players improve their in-game decisions. It offers live match assistance, draft preparation, hero counter suggestions, and build recommendations based on recent public matches. Optimize your gameplay with real-time data and strategic insights.

Highlights
  • Live match assistant with win chance and item suggestions
  • Draft preparation with team lineup building
  • Hero matchups and counter item recommendations
  • Browse popular hero builds
  • Real-time game timers
  • Match history replay
Features
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D2 Coach is a Dota 2 companion for players who want to draft smarter, counter effectively and make better decisions in every match. Follow your game live, prepare your draft before you queue, and learn what works against the heroes in front of you. Everything is based on constantly updating recent public matches. Key Features • Live Match Assistant – Follow your Dota 2 match on your phone over Wi-Fi (setup steps are in the app) – A ranked list of what to buy next, following your role – A win chance that moves as the game goes, with your team's gold lead and a rough time left – Your chance to win against each enemy hero, moving with your kills, deaths, gold and items – The skill to level next, always on screen – Timers for runes, Roshan, the Aegis, Tormentor and lotus pools – Every game saved to a match history you can replay with a slider • Draft & Match Setup – Build both lineups by hand, from a scoreboard photo or screenshot, or by voice – Best next picks for your team in Normal or Turbo – Mark banned heroes so they are never suggested – See team balance and damage types before the game starts • Matchups & Counters – Strong and weak against, with your chance to win against every hero – Three counter items for each enemy, with a quick note on how to use each • Hero Builds – Browse popular builds from top guides, with a "How to use" view for every item – A build made for your matchup • This Week in Dota 2 – The best heroes at your rank, Turbo win rates, pro picks and bans – What changed in the current patch • Hero Browser – Full hero roster with fast search and filters – Role, attribute and playstyle tags • Built for Speed – Heroes, items and builds are saved on your phone after the first sync – Fast, lightweight and made for quick checks between games Designed for Competitive Play D2 Coach is built for players who want better drafts, smarter item choices, clearer counterplay and faster decisions. Whether you are preparing before queueing or following a match as it happens, D2 Coach helps you play with confidence. Photo and screenshot reading needs a device with Apple Intelligence. Disclaimer D2 Coach is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve or Dota 2.

About

Draftward

Features
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DraftWard is a draft and build helper for Dota 2 players, built on professional match data. SCAN THE TOP BAR Take a screenshot during the strategy phase or snap a photo of your monitor. DraftWard recognizes the 10 heroes on the top bar right on your device; you just tap your own hero. A BUILD FOR THIS MATCH Starting items, core item order with timings, skill order and talents, based on the enemy lineup. Items that pros buy noticeably more often against these enemies are highlighted. DRAFT SUGGESTIONS Heroes that counter your enemies and fit your team, ranked for your position. PRO ARCHIVE 19,000+ premium and professional tournament matches from the last 4 patches. Filter by patch and letter version (like 7.41f), search teams, players, heroes and tournaments. Every player's purchase order and skill build. Every tournament’s team standings, most picked heroes and matches. OFFLINE, NO ACCOUNT All data ships with the app. No account, no personal data collected. FREE TO USE The archive, hero pages and suggestion list are always free. Scans and match builds are free for 2 matches a day; get a day pass or a monthly subscription for unlimited use. Match data from OpenDota. Dota 2 is a trademark of Valve Corporation. DraftWard is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve. SUBSCRIPTION The monthly subscription renews automatically and is charged to your Apple ID unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mustafakuk.github.io/terms/draftward.html Privacy Policy: https://mustafakuk.github.io/privacy/draftward.html

Screenshots

D2 Coach4 screens
Draftward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D2 Coach at none against Draftward's 2. D2 Coach also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Draftward's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 27.0). On price, ads 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. Draftward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. D2 Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D2 Coach ships an update every 4 days, Draftward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
D2 Coach versus Draftward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD2 CoachDraftward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS27.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB104 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDreamTeam Mobile LLCMUSTAFA KUK

In-app purchases

None

D2 Coach

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Draftward

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is D2 Coach free?
D2 Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draftward free?
Draftward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D2 Coach or Draftward have ads?
Neither D2 Coach nor Draftward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D2 Coach or Draftward?
D2 Coach ships an update every 4 days, and Draftward every 3 weeks. Most recently, D2 Coach was updated on November 5, 2026 and Draftward on November 1, 2026.

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