Dangle Time
v1.0Ice hockey players of varying skill levels who want to improve their stickhandling and puck control through structured, at-home training.
What Is Dangle Time?
Launched Jul 15, 2016
Updated Jul 2016
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Structured training sessions with timed intervals (20s drill/10s break) for consistent practice.
Gamified tracking of total practice time to monitor progress and encourage consistency.
Leveling system that tracks user growth from 'Duster' to 'All-Star' based on practice time.
Settings menu allows users to adjust drill and break durations to suit their training intensity.
Ability to share and compare practice time with friends and the community using #DangleTime.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate effective training content and motivational gamification, but report monetization model and lack of audio cues.”
What Users Love
Excellent app for working on hand speed and development
Great fundamental drills, great videos with slo-mo
Amazing formula to keep you training and excited to level up
Level-up system is good incentive to keep practicing
Pain Points
They make you buys all the packs separately...bait and switch from pictures
Add a verbal announcement of the drill, a count in tone 3,2,1
High confidence · 46 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #38 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong influencer backing (Jeremy Rupke/How To Hockey)
- Proven gamification model that drives daily practice
- High-quality video instruction with slow-motion features
Cons
- Technical stagnation (no updates since 2016)
- Lack of audio cues for hands-free training
- Confusing monetization model for some users
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Modernize UI/UX for current mobile standards
- Introduce a subscription model for recurring content updates
- Expand to Android to double the potential market
Market Threats
- VR-based training (Sense Arena) disrupting traditional drill apps
- Modern competitors with active development cycles (Hockey Training)
- Hardware-software hybrids (SuperDeker) capturing practice time
Who competes with Dangle Time?
The Nemesis
Hockey Training HQ
★4.9 (20)KBM Marketing Ltd.
The most direct competitor offering comprehensive off-ice stickhandling and conditioning programs for the same hockey-playing demographic.
The most direct competitor offering comprehensive off-ice stickhandling and conditioning programs for the same hockey-playing demographic.
Contenders
SuperDeker App
★3.0 (59)SuperDeker
While requiring a physical board, the app provides the primary gamified stickhandling experience that competes for the user's practice time.
While requiring a physical board, the app provides the primary gamified stickhandling experience that competes for the user's practice time.
What are the key takeaways?
Dangle Time is a thrilling sports app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.9/5 rating from 129 reviews, it thrills its users from users. Users particularly appreciate effective training content, though monetization model remains a common concern.
Best for: Ice hockey players of varying skill levels who want to improve their stickhandling and puck control through structured, at-home training.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Uses a low-barrier entry price ($0.99) combined with an in-app purchase model for content expansion, targeting hockey players looking for affordable alternatives to private coaching.
iOS Version
1.0
Release Date
Jul 15, 2016
iOS Price
$0.99