Bout Buddy vs DrillForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bout Buddy
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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.
DrillForge
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bout Buddy | DrillForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | paracon.ca | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
Bout Buddy
No in-app purchases
DrillForge
No in-app purchases









