SkyCoach vs FDM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyCoach
This app provides football coaches with instant sideline video replay capabilities. Record, tag, and analyze plays simultaneously from multiple devices, even without internet access. Generate detailed reports and filter footage to gain a competitive edge.
- Instant sideline video replay
- Record and tag plays simultaneously
- Multi-device synchronization
- Offline recording capability
- Advanced reporting and filtering
- Playback and editing tools
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SkyCoach is instant sideline replay that gives football coaches the tools they need to win. www.mySkyCoach.com INTERNET NOT REQUIRED Our system is designed for flexibility allowing you to record with or without internet access. Our No Internet Kit packs up easily to take on the road. Setup is easy and the wireless coverage is guaranteed the best in the industry. RECORD AND TAG AT THE SAME TIME With SkyCoach you can record from iPhones, iPads, and existing cameras using our Existing Camera Kit. The devices are synced across the network so pressing record on one starts them all. One person can record multiple angles and tag plays with ODK, Down, Distance, Yardline, Gain/Loss and more! REPORTING Our reporting features include run/pass/blitz tendencies and filterable gain/loss reports. Want to know what down their defense is blitzing you on? Let our reports handle that for you! VIEW PLAYS IN LIST OR BY SERIES View plays in a list showing a preview and play tags or break plays down by series, offense/defense, run/pass, etc. We give you the flexibility you need to quickly find what you're looking for. FILTERING Filter plays on the advanced capture fields you captured during recording. Want to see all the defensive plays where your team allowed more than 5 yards? We have you covered! PLAYBACK/EDIT Our comprehensive playback controls let you control playback speed, zoom, TELESTRATION and more! Need to make a change to the play tagging? Quickly edit plays with our fast, finger-friendly controls! TROUBLESHOOTING Our support is always just a phone call away, but we also give you tools to troubleshoot your setup. Did you leave your device on the school's WiFi? Our system will let you know!
FDM
Manage and configure your Freelap timing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Update firmware, change device names, and ensure your equipment is ready for use.
- Bluetooth configuration
- Device firmware updates
- Rename devices
- Manage Freelap devices
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Freelap Device Manager allows to update and configure by Bluetooth (BLE) the Freelap devices (Eg. Relay Coach BLE, LED Display, ...). It is also possible to change the name of each device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyCoach at 100% against FDM's 0%. SkyCoach also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). FDM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SkyCoach holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SkyCoach's written reviews are positive against 0% of FDM's.
SkyCoach ships an update every 2 weeks, FDM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyCoach | FDM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better | 1.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyCoach, LLC | Freelap SA |
Customer experience
SkyCoach
FDM
In-app purchases
SkyCoach
No in-app purchases
FDM
No in-app purchases









