Comparison

Bout Buddy vs DrillForge

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

Head to head
About

Bout Buddy

Features
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Your bout record, your schedule, and your gym — together in one place, from your first fight to your next title. Built for fighters, coaches, and gyms in Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, and MMA. FOR FIGHTERS - Track your bout record and results - Keep your fighter profile up to date - See your training schedule and any changes - Store medicals, licences, and documents where you can find them - Follow upcoming events and competition details FOR COACHES AND GYMS - Manage fighter information in one roster - Post announcements that actually get seen - Publish schedules and push changes instantly - Keep documents organized across your athletes - Cut down the back-and-forth of running a gym Whether you're an independent fighter, part of a gym, or a coach managing a roster, Bout Buddy handles the day-to-day side of training and competition so you can focus on the work. Bout Buddy In your corner, every bout.

About

DrillForge

Features
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DrillForge is your personal HEMA longsword training coach. Whether you practice Liechtenauer, Meyer, or Fiore traditions, DrillForge helps you structure your solo training with timed drills and technique mastery tracking. Browse 45 historical longsword techniques across three major traditions. Each technique includes guard positions, footwork patterns, and execution details drawn from historical treatises. Key Features: Three Traditions — Liechtenauer (18 techniques), Meyer (13 techniques), and Fiore (14 techniques) with authentic terminology and descriptions. Drill Generator — Create custom training sessions by selecting techniques, setting repetitions, and adding rest intervals. The built-in metronome keeps your tempo consistent. Timer-Guided Practice — Follow along with audio cues and visual timers. Focus on your form while DrillForge manages your training tempo. Progress Tracking — Log completed drills and track which techniques you have practiced most. Identify gaps in your training. Speech Feedback — Optional voice announcements call out technique names during drills so you can train eyes-free. No internet required. No account needed. No data collected. Just you and your sword. Download DrillForge and forge your skills today.

Screenshots

Bout Buddy4 screens
DrillForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Bout Buddy at 3 against DrillForge's 1. Bout Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bout Buddy versus DrillForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBout BuddyDrillForge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerparacon.ca晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

Bout Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

DrillForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bout Buddy free?
Bout Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillForge free?
DrillForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bout Buddy or DrillForge have ads?
Neither Bout Buddy nor DrillForge shows ads.

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