Comparison

StatMuse vs NBA 2K HQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StatMuse

Instantly find answers to sports-related questions using AI and extensive historical data. Access stats, scores, records, player bios, betting information, and fantasy data for major sports leagues.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sports questions
  • Deep historical data
  • Search stats, scores, records
  • Player bios and betting info
  • Fantasy sports data
  • NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, CFB, PGA, European football
Features
Currently charting
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Get instant answers to trillions of sports questions, powered by StatMuse artificial intelligence, deep historical data and world class art. • Search stats, scores, records, bios, betting, fantasy and more • For the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, CFB, PGA and European football • From live scores to inaugural seasons

About

NBA 2K HQ

Enhance your basketball gaming experience with tools for character creation, team management, and daily rewards. Connect with friends and track your progress anytime, anywhere. Features include a powerful player builder and face scanning for personalized gameplay.

Highlights
  • MyPLAYER Builder
  • Crew management
  • Social features
  • Daily login rewards
  • Progression tracking
  • Face Scan
Currently charting
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Lock in around the clock with a host of exciting features designed to level-up your NBA 2K27 experience anytime and anywhere. Create unique builds with the built-in MyPLAYER builder, rally your friends with Crew management and social features, and claim rewards every day. Play beyond the whistle with NBA 2K HQ and stay connected to NBA 2K27. MyPLAYER BUILDER Shape your game wherever you go. Access the full NBA 2K27 MyPLAYER Builder directly in-app and upload builds you create on NBA 2K HQ right onto your home console setup. Then, share them from anywhere via QR codes. SOCIAL AND CREW INTEGRATION Tap into your squad 24/7 with full Crew management and NBA 2K’s social features. With both real-time messaging and roster management, NBA 2K HQ puts the NBA 2K social experience in the palm of your hand. DAILY REWARDS Start your day with a fresh drop! NBA 2K HQ features mobile-exclusive daily login rewards! PROGRESSION TRACKING Stay in the moment by viewing your progress and rank in real-time. NBA 2K HQ features continuous tracking for Daily Leaderboards and Crew Rewards so you can focus on your climb to the top. FACE SCAN The new-and-improved Face Scan features a quicker, more accurate scanning process with high-fidelity texture quality–all designed to place you right into your very own basketball fantasy. Your game. Your look. Requires internet connection and iOS 18 or above Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://www.take2games.com/ccpa Use of this application is governed by the Terms of Service (ToS) found at www.take2games.com/legal. Online and certain special features require an internet connection, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms without notice. For more information on the availability of online features and services visit https://bit.ly/2K-Online-Services-Status.

Screenshots

StatMuse4 screens
NBA 2K HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StatMuse at 3.8 against NBA 2K HQ's 3.0. StatMuse also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). NBA 2K HQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StatMuse holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBA 2K HQ has 983 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of StatMuse's written reviews are positive against 21% of NBA 2K HQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StatMuse ships an update monthly, NBA 2K HQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
StatMuse versus NBA 2K HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatMuseNBA 2K HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (81 ratings) — better3.0 (983 ratings)
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings81983 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#206#26 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB467 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStatMuse Inc.2K

Customer experience

StatMuse

All ratings81 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative57.5%

NBA 2K HQ

All ratings938 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative71.6%

Bugs and requests

StatMuse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Freezes or doesn't load
  • Voice recognition issues
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search bar
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Expand to more sports (college, WNBA, etc.)
  • Provide more advanced stats
  • Allow manual input instead of voice

NBA 2K HQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

StatMuse

No in-app purchases

None

NBA 2K HQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StatMuse free?
StatMuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBA 2K HQ free?
NBA 2K HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StatMuse or NBA 2K HQ?
StatMuse is rated higher. StatMuse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while NBA 2K HQ averages 3.0 from 983 ratings.
Do StatMuse or NBA 2K HQ have ads?
StatMuse shows ads; NBA 2K HQ does not.
Which is updated more often, StatMuse or NBA 2K HQ?
StatMuse ships an update monthly, and NBA 2K HQ every 3 days. Most recently, StatMuse was updated on October 26, 2026 and NBA 2K HQ on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, StatMuse or NBA 2K HQ?
StatMuse currently peaks at #206 in the App Store charts, and NBA 2K HQ at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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