# HeatCheckr — Data-driven game ratings

> Data-driven NBA game excitement scores and smart labels for busy fans. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonas Kuebler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatcheckr/id6757223698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonas Kuebler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865410568)
- Category: Sports, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatcheckr/id6757223698/reviews.md

## What is HeatCheckr?

Never waste time on a boring game again.
HeatCheckr instantly tells you which games are worth watching. Without spoiling the result. Excitement scores. Smart labels. Daily briefing. Push Notifications. No spoilers. Now covering NBA and WNBA with more leagues to follow.

EXCITEMENT SCORES
Every game is analyzed using real play-by-play data and a custom algorithm covering 30+ factors:
▸ Close finishes and clutch moments
▸ Lead changes and game flow
▸ Overtime thrillers
▸ High-scoring shootouts
▸ Comebacks, upsets, and more

DAILY BRIEFING
Your spoiler-free NBA digest, every day:
▸ The day's biggest storyline, a game worth watching, and news from around the league
▸ Never a score or a winner. Always spoiler-safe
▸ Keeps you in the loop through the off-season too

GAME LABELS
Know exactly what you're in for before you press play:
▸ Nail Biter Ending – Decided in the final seconds
▸ Scoring Explosion – An offensive masterclass
▸ Overtime Thriller – Extra basketball, extra drama
▸ Q4 Comeback – Someone came back from the dead
▸ Blowout Alert – Save your two hours
▸ Upset Alert, Hot Hand, Triple Double, and more

NBA + WNBA + EuroLeague (soon) Coverage
Multiple leagues, one app:
▸ Full NBA and WNBA coverage. Every game, every night
▸ Full WNBA coverage. Excitement scores, labels, highlights, and team detail
▸ Separate favorites and push notifications per league
▸ Hide league you have no interest in

PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
Stay in the loop without the noise:
▸ Multiple Favorite Team Alerts. Know when your favorite teams had a game worth watching
▸ Daily Briefing alerts. A heads-up when each day's briefing is ready
▸ Fully customizable. Your teams, your schedule.

WEEKLY & MONTHLY HEAT REPORT
▸ Every weeks and months best games, ranked and ready
▸ Fiter for your favorite teams to get a quick overview of their best games
▸ Discover which team has been the hottest over the past two weeks
▸ Available separately for every league
▸ Shareable. Send the best matchups to friends & family

STAR PLAYER ALERTS
▸ Game cards flag when a key player sat out
▸ Tap to see exactly who didn't take the floor

IN-APP HIGHLIGHTS
▸ Watch game highlights without leaving the app — no YouTube rabbit holes

SCHEDULED & RECENT GAMES
▸ See upcoming games before tip-off
▸ Browse completed games safely. No accidental spoilers
▸ Reveal the final score on your terms with a single tap

BUILT FOR FANS WHO CAN'T WATCH LIVE
Perfect if you:
▸ Watch recorded games as a European fan
▸ Have limited free time and need to pick the right game fast
▸ Want the best game, not just the most recent one
▸ Have been burned by accidental spoilers one too many times

SIMPLE & FAST
No signup required. Open the app. See the best games. Watch what matters.

Terms of Service: https://www.heatcheckr.com/termsofservice
Privacy Policy: https://www.heatcheckr.com/privacy

## Key features

- Excitement scores for games
- Smart game labels (e.g., Nail Biter)
- Push notifications for favorite teams
- Missing star player alerts
- Weekly heat reports
- In-app game highlights
- Spoiler-free game summaries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heat Pass - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Heat Pass - Annual | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heat Pass - Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatcheckr/id6757223698/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App, Frequent Updates

*2026-07-09*

This app is perfect for any basketball fan who can't watch every game live. It tells you where your time is best spent, and automatically links highlights.

The expansion to WNBA and Euroleague makes this perfect for any fan. The dev is constantly making improvements as well - it's only getting better

### 5/5 — Awesome App for Next-Day NBA Game Watchers

*2026-03-13*

This is an app that I feel was made specifically for me. I heard about it on No Dunks and I am so glad this exists. If you like to watch games the next day but don’t want to know the score, but ALSO don’t want to waste your time watching a bad game…DOWNLOAD NOW

**Developer response:** Yes that is exactly what I made it for. Thank you for your support. Glad it helps.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-02-27*

Super cool app! Shows best games from previous day and does it without revealing score. Can’t wait to see how this app evolves !

**Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback, I have many things planned so stay tuned.

## Frequently asked questions about HeatCheckr

### Does HeatCheckr have ads?

Yes, HeatCheckr contains advertisements. As a free application, it relies on ads to support its development and operation.

### What NBA games does HeatCheckr cover?

HeatCheckr covers NBA games and analyzes real NBA play-by-play data. It provides excitement scores and labels for individual games to help users decide what to watch.

### How does HeatCheckr score game excitement?

HeatCheckr uses a custom-built scoring system that evaluates over 20 factors, including close finishes, lead changes, overtime thrillers, and high-scoring shootouts, to determine a game's excitement level.

### Can I get notified about my favorite team's games with HeatCheckr?

Yes, HeatCheckr offers customizable push notifications, including alerts for when your favorite team has had an exciting game. You can also opt for a daily league-wide recap.

### Does HeatCheckr show spoilers?

No, HeatCheckr is designed to be spoiler-free. It provides excitement scores and labels so you can decide what to watch without revealing game outcomes.

### What devices does HeatCheckr support?

HeatCheckr is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who want quick access to game information on their mobile devices.

### How often is HeatCheckr updated?

The latest version of HeatCheckr is 1.2.7, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and data accuracy.

### Is HeatCheckr free to use?

Yes, HeatCheckr is free to download and use. There are no subscriptions required, and it offers in-app highlights without needing to leave the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-07-24

Invite Friends. Give a month, get a month
- You both win. Share your invite code and when a friend joins, they get a free month of Heat Pass, and so do you!
- Got a code? Enter a friend's invite code in Settings -> Invite Friends and your free month starts right away

Improvements
- Championship jerseys. NBA team badges now wear a gold collar patch showing how many titles the franchise has won
- More accurate WNBA excitement scoring
- Fixed a bug breaking the UI when returning from a highlight video in landscape

### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-07

New Heat Report
- Weekly & Monthly views. Scan a single week, or step up to a whole month of action to find the best games
- Dedicated list for your teams. Pick your favorite teams and see every game they played, ranked by excitement, so you never miss their best one
- Reveal on your terms. Final scores stay hidden behind a tap until you decide to look
- Share your Heat Report. Send the week's hottest games to your group chat

Bugfixes and Improvements
- Improved daily briefing accuracy and loading
- Fixed a bug where notifications didn't enable/disable correctly

### 2.2.1 — 2026-06-23

Daily Briefing Improvements
 - The briefing now thinks through the news more carefully before it is written, for higher quality and accuracy
 - Tapping the morning briefing notification now always opens the latest briefing

### 2.2.0 — 2026-06-16

DAILY Briefing has arrived. Your spoiler-free NBA morning in one place.
  - Perfect for the off season. Trades, free agency moves, draft night buzz. The briefing keeps you up to speed all summer long.
  - The full briefing includes: A Main Story, Game Recommendations, around-the-league news, and the Stat of the Day
  - Show or hide the Daily Briefing, you are in control

  Bug Fixes and Improvements
  - Highlights source (YouTube or NBA.com) is now a cleaner selector
  - Fixed a rare issue where the games list could get stuck loading after closing a highlight video
  - Close Finals and Conference Finals games are no longer under-rated
  - Back-and-forth games with a few lead changes now earn partial credit instead of none
  - Fixed a bug where large comebacks were being tagged "Blowout Alert."

  Playoff Challenge: That's a wrap
  - Thanks to everyone who filled out a bracket and played along this postseason.
  - We've tucked the Playoffs tab away for now and will bring it back for next year's playoff run.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-06

BUGFIX
- Mercury highlights are now shown correctly
- Jump back to today button is now hidden on todays date

IMPROVEMENTS
- WNBA games load smoother and without manual pull to refresh

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-30.*
