# Solo Dance vs iSkateCoach

The clearest difference is price: iSkateCoach at Free against Solo Dance's $9.99. iSkateCoach also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). Solo Dance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

iSkateCoach is free to download; Solo Dance costs $9.99 up front. iSkateCoach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per month. Solo Dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solo Dance against 5.0 for iSkateCoach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Solo Dance ships an update every 23 months, iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solo Dance | iSkateCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-dance/id797328258/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iskatecoach/id6503051277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 359 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Fitzgerald](https://appshunter.io/developer/477164822) | [iSkateCoach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747888277) |

## What reviewers say

### Solo Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-dance/id797328258)

Learn solo ice dance compulsory routines with detailed video demonstrations. Explore zoomable patterns and practice at home or on the go. This app focuses on female steps performed by a former national competitor.

**Highlights:** Compulsory ice dance routines, Video demonstrations, Zoomable patterns, Female step focus, On-the-go practice tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSkateCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iskatecoach/id6503051277)

Learn ice skating with detailed video tutorials and online courses from experienced coaches. Track your progress, connect with a community of skaters, and access free content with optional paid subscriptions for more features.

**Highlights:** Detailed video tutorials, Online courses from coaches, Progress tracking, Community forum, Offline sync (paid), Free content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iSkateCoach Subscriber | $9.95 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solo Dance free?

Solo Dance costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iSkateCoach free?

iSkateCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solo Dance or iSkateCoach?

Solo Dance and iSkateCoach are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Solo Dance or iSkateCoach have ads?

iSkateCoach shows ads; Solo Dance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solo Dance or iSkateCoach?

Solo Dance ships an update every 23 months, and iSkateCoach every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solo Dance was updated on October 8, 2026 and iSkateCoach on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*