# Pitchero Manager vs Countdown Cricket

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Cricket at 5.0 against Pitchero Manager's 4.0. Countdown Cricket also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pitchero Manager's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown Cricket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Pitchero Manager's written reviews are positive against 62% of Countdown Cricket's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pitchero Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Cricket every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitchero Manager | Countdown Cricket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchero-manager/id1130901896/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-cricket/id1505679707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pitchero](https://appshunter.io/developer/558795653) | [England and Wales Cricket Board Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/710535316) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitchero Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchero-manager/id1130901896)

Simplify sports team administration for coaches. Manage memberships, communicate with players, and organize schedules with ease. This app streamlines daily club tasks, allowing coaches to focus more on the sport itself.

**Highlights:** Manage team membership, Track player availability, Select and publish teams, Send direct/group messages, Post results and statistics, Organize fixtures and schedules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient team management
- ✅ Great for organizing
- 🗣️ Streamlined communication
- ⏱️ Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy at times
- 🤔 Not always intuitive
- ⚠️ Some features limited on app
- ⏳ Can be slow to load initially

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add more fixtures and training
- Fixtures/training don't appear on player apps
- App doesn't load, shows spinning circle
- App crashes
- Cannot load teams error message

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete messages from inbox
- Option to specify 'won on penalties' for match results
- Easier photo/video posting
- More YouTube help/helpline resources
- Save filter settings


### Countdown Cricket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-cricket/id1505679707)

Score cricket matches with this interactive app, offering customizable game modes and team options. Track your progress with detailed stats and revisit past games. Perfect for casual play with friends.

**Highlights:** Customizable game modes (Standard, Pairs), Selectable game duration (balls or time), Choose from official or custom teams, Automatic ball countdown, Easy run and wicket scoring, View game statistics, Review past game history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitchero Manager free?

Pitchero Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Cricket free?

Countdown Cricket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pitchero Manager or Countdown Cricket?

Countdown Cricket is rated higher. Pitchero Manager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown Cricket averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pitchero Manager or Countdown Cricket have ads?

Pitchero Manager shows ads; Countdown Cricket does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pitchero Manager or Countdown Cricket?

Pitchero Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Cricket every 2 months. Most recently, Pitchero Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Cricket on September 25, 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.*