Book_Coach vs DropShot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book_Coach
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BookCoach makes tennis coaching simple for players and coaches alike. Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or sharpening a competitive game, BookCoach connects you with the right coach and the right program, and lets you book in seconds. FOR PLAYERS • Find the right coach Browse coaches near you, view their programs, sessions, and reviews, and choose who fits your goals. • Book by age and level Every program shows its recommended age range and skill stage, so you always land in the right group from first timers to advanced players. • Lessons made easy Book single sessions or full packages, see your upcoming lessons at a glance, and get reminders so you never miss court time. • Flexible and fair Cancel within the allowed window and your credits are returned automatically no lost sessions, no hassle. • Stay on track Follow your progress, keep your booking history in one place, and message your coach directly in the app. FOR COACHES • Manage your schedule Set your availability, run group or private sessions, and keep your calendar organized in one view. • Build your programs Create your own programs and packages, set your pricing, and let players book the slots you open. • Grow your roster Get discovered by new players, manage your existing ones, and handle bookings, cancellations, and messages effortlessly. • Everything in one place Schedules, players, packages, and payments all managed from a single, clean dashboard. WHY BOOKCOACH • Fast, simple booking • Clear program details age range, ball type, and court size • Real-time messaging between players and coaches • Smart reminders and notifications • Built for tennis, designed to be effortless Download BookCoach and make every session count.
DropShot
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LessonPro is the easiest way for independent instructors — tennis pros, music teachers, personal trainers, and coaches of any kind — to publish bookable lessons and get paid. BOOKINGS & SCHEDULING Publish your services and availability. Clients pick a time slot and pay to confirm — no more back-and-forth over text. Double-bookings are impossible, even across a whole team of instructors sharing courts or rooms. GET PAID YOUR WAY Take payment at booking through Stripe, or bill and collect however works for you. Money lands in your account in full. MESSAGING Talk to your students in one place — reschedules, prep notes, follow-ups — without trading phone numbers. STUDENT PROGRESS Track lesson history and progress for every student you teach. TEAMS Running a school or studio with multiple instructors? Share a roster, a calendar, and courts/rooms across your whole team, with conflict-free scheduling. Whether you teach one-on-one or run a full roster of students, LessonPro handles the scheduling and payments so you can focus on teaching.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book_Coach at none against DropShot's 1. DropShot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. DropShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Book_Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.
Book_Coach ships an update every 6 days, DropShot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book_Coach | DropShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sona Francis | Greg Howard |
In-app purchases
Book_Coach
No in-app purchases
DropShot
- LessonPro Monthly14 Days trial$14.991 Month









