Comparison

FlashStep vs Badminton Follow

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

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About

FlashStep

Features
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FlashStep — Your Badminton Footwork Training Companion Core Features • 6-Point Footwork Training System Covering frontcourt, midcourt, and rearcourt, both forehand and backhand — all 6 key directions on the court. Random flash mode simulates real-game situations to improve your mobility and reaction speed. • Screen Flash for Split Step Before each direction cue, the screen flashes briefly, signaling you to prepare your split step. This simulates reading your opponent's shot and reacting instantly — building the habit of "split first, move second." • Arrows Across the Screen Direction arrows fly in from the screen edge and travel across the entire display. Clear visual guidance works perfectly in both portrait and landscape mode. • Adjustable Training Rhythm Customize the interval between cues (1 to 8 seconds). Progress from slow to fast, gradually increasing intensity. Tap anywhere to pause and adjust your pace. Who Is It For? • Badminton enthusiasts — systematic footwork practice to move faster on court • Amateur players — break through plateaus and improve reaction speed • Coaches — teaching aid for students to master correct footwork • Beginners — build a solid footwork foundation from day one Why FlashStep? • Randomized training avoids mechanical repetition • Minimalist design — open and train, no registration required • Clean interface with dark theme to reduce eye strain • Ad-free, focus on what matters — your training Start your footwork training now. Move faster. React quicker. Play better.

About

Badminton Follow

Features
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Train badminton anywhere: press start and follow a voice coach through footwork, swing and fitness drills. 22+ guided routines with animations, rhythm counts and spoken cues. No court, no partner, no equipment needed. Pick a ready-made plan or build your own, check in daily and keep your streak going. NEW IN 1.1.0 - Build your own training plan: choose a routine for each day, reorder days, or copy a recommended plan and adjust it - 12 interface languages - Hands-free control: pause and resume from headphone or lock-screen buttons, or turn on voice commands and just say "pause" or "resume" - Report a problem on any exercise in one tap GUIDED ROUTINES - Six-point footwork with an animated court diagram: highlighted targets and recovery arrows - Footwork basics, net and rear-court work, star drill - Swing rhythm: forehand and backhand, net play, serve practice, full-court combos - Agility and split-step starts - 21-move fitness follow-along with a real coach, about 14 minutes - Core strength and leg power - Injury prevention for ankle, knee and shoulder - Dynamic warm-up and post-game stretching with 3D animations VOICE COACH ALL THE WAY - Announces each move and explains the key points - Counts your reps in rhythm and pushes you through the final seconds - Rep targets on count-based moves: follow the count, keep the pace PLANS AND PROGRESS - 7-day footwork, 7-day swing, 14-day all-round, 10 minutes a day - Or create your own plan from any routines - Daily check-ins, training history and streaks - Minutes today, weekly sessions and totals No sign-up required. Free to use with ads; remove ads anytime with a one-time purchase. A few minutes a day builds better badminton habits. Note: this app is a training aid and does not replace a professional coach. Make sure you have enough space and stop immediately if you feel discomfort.

Screenshots

FlashStep4 screens
Badminton Follow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashStep at none against Badminton Follow's 1. FlashStep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Badminton Follow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlashStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashStep ships an update fortnightly, Badminton Follow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
FlashStep versus Badminton Follow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashStepBadminton Follow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer灿 颜zhenyu song

In-app purchases

None

FlashStep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Badminton Follow

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is FlashStep free?
FlashStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Badminton Follow free?
Badminton Follow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashStep or Badminton Follow have ads?
Badminton Follow shows ads; FlashStep does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashStep or Badminton Follow?
FlashStep ships an update fortnightly, and Badminton Follow every 6 weeks. Most recently, FlashStep was updated on November 5, 2026 and Badminton Follow on November 9, 2026.

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