# StatMuse vs NBA 2K HQ

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.

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

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 984 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.

StatMuse ships an update monthly, NBA 2K HQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StatMuse | NBA 2K HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statmuse/id1234654160/reviews)** | [3.0 (984 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nba-2k-hq/id6745190566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **984** |
| Positive reviews | **30.1% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#24** |
| Size | 134 MB | 467 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StatMuse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187267581) | [2K](https://appshunter.io/developer/324563547) |

## What reviewers say

### StatMuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statmuse/id1234654160)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 💡 Helpful for sports stats
- 👍 Amazing, wonderful, beautiful
- 🚀 Powerful and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, crashes
- 🔨 Needs improvements, clunky, mediocre
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🔊 Too much talking/audio
- 🔧 App not as good as website

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nba-2k-hq/id6745190566)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 984 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 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StatMuse or NBA 2K HQ?

StatMuse currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and NBA 2K HQ at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*