Comparison

OpenBad Shadow vs Badminton Shadow

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

Head to head
About

OpenBad Shadow

Enhance your badminton footwork and reaction time with intelligent voice cues and advanced training algorithms. This app offers interactive shadow badminton sessions, tactical patterns, and video recording for performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Intelligent voice cues for zones and shots
  • Reaction time measurement with Bluetooth trigger
  • Smart random mode to target weaknesses
  • Tactical patterns and technical katas
  • Tabata mode and custom workout structures
  • Video recording for session analysis
  • Multiplayer and coach mode for remote control
Features
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Optimisez votre jeu de jambes et boostez votre réactivité sur le terrain avec OpenBad Shadow ! Que vous soyez joueur loisir, compétiteur ou entraîneur, OpenBad Shadow est l'application d'entraînement physique et tactique ultime conçue sur mesure pour le badminton. Grâce à un moteur d'annonces vocales intelligentes et des algorithmes d'entraînement avancés, transformez vos séances de shadow-badminton en véritables sessions interactives. FONCTIONNALITÉS CLÉS : • Annonces Vocales Intelligentes : L'application annonce la zone et le type de coup à réaliser (Amorti, Smash, Drive, Lob, Kill...). S'adapte aux droitiers et gauchers. • Mesure du Temps de Réaction : Associez un déclencheur Bluetooth (clicker) pour valider vos déplacements. L'application mesure votre temps de réaction en millisecondes ! • Mode Aléatoire Intelligent (Anti-Faiblesse) : L'algorithme analyse vos temps de réaction les plus lents pour cibler vos zones d'hésitation et éliminer vos faiblesses. • Schémas Tactiques & Katas Techniques : - Schémas réels : Amorti-Rush, Fixation-Attaque, Rotations Double, Défense de Fer, L'Essuie-glace, Diagonales (X)... - Katas stricts : Répétez des enchaînements techniques précis pour ancrer vos automatismes. • Mode Tabata & Structure : Configurez vos séries/répétitions ou lancez un Mode Tabata (20s d'effort / 10s de repos) en un clic. • Enregistrement Vidéo : Filmez vos séances pour analyser vos déplacements directement depuis votre galerie. • Mode Multijoueur & Coach (Shadow Sync) : Connectez plusieurs téléphones en réseau local pour permettre à un entraîneur de piloter les séances à distance. Téléchargez OpenBad Shadow dès aujourd'hui et prenez une longueur d'avance sur vos adversaires !

About

Badminton Shadow

Features
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BadShadow is an app dedicated to badminton shadow training. Work on your footwork, court positioning and movement sequences using visual targets displayed on the court. Create your own shadow exercises or use programmed sessions. Adjust the training speed to match your level and goals, with automatic or programmed training modes. On iPhone and iPad, BadShadow lets you clearly visualize targets and follow your sessions. With a compatible Apple Watch, the app can also detect your strokes during training and enhance the exercise. No shuttlecock and no partner required: work on your movement and footwork directly on court.

Screenshots

OpenBad Shadow4 screens
Badminton Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Badminton Shadow at Free against OpenBad Shadow's $1.99. OpenBad Shadow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Badminton Shadow is free to download; OpenBad Shadow costs $1.99 up front. Badminton Shadow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenBad Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenBad Shadow ships an update every 9 days, Badminton Shadow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
OpenBad Shadow versus Badminton Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenBad ShadowBadminton Shadow
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe BLEUZETKind of Utopia

In-app purchases

None

OpenBad Shadow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Badminton Shadow

One-time2
  • 15-day Free TrialFree
  • BadShadow Full Access$8.99

Questions

Is OpenBad Shadow free?
OpenBad Shadow costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Badminton Shadow free?
Badminton Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenBad Shadow or Badminton Shadow have ads?
Neither OpenBad Shadow nor Badminton Shadow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenBad Shadow or Badminton Shadow?
OpenBad Shadow ships an update every 9 days, and Badminton Shadow every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenBad Shadow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Badminton Shadow on October 31, 2026.

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