Comparison

ShotBuddy Lite vs HoopRep Pro

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

Head to head
About

ShotBuddy Lite

Features
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ShotBuddy Lite turns your iPhone into a powerful basketball shooting companion built for players who want to train with purpose. Whether you’re putting up shots before practice, working on your form, or grinding through game-speed reps, ShotBuddy Lite helps you measure your performance in real time so every session counts. With ShotBuddy Lite, you can: • Track makes and misses instantly • See your shooting percentage live during each session • Log shot location on the court • Use Manual Position Lock to train from a specific spot • Build better awareness of where you shoot best • Review your session with simple, visual feedback ShotBuddy Lite is designed to help athletes connect reps, location, and results — so you can train with more focus and confidence. Great for: • Players training on their own • Student-athletes building consistency • Coaches and parents tracking workouts • Basketball lovers who want real shooting feedback Train. Track. Analyze. Know where you’re hot and where you’re NOT™.

About

HoopRep Pro

This app offers hands-free basketball training with advanced shot tracking and performance analytics. It allows players to record games and workouts, generate highlight videos, and review detailed stats without needing cameras or extra equipment.

Highlights
  • Hands-free shot tracking
  • Advanced performance statistics
  • Automatic highlight video creation
  • Apple Watch and voice controls
  • No camera or extra equipment needed
  • Workout and game recording
Features
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HoopRep Pro Train - Track - Transform HoopRep Pro helps basketball players train smarter with hands-free shot tracking, advanced stats, Apple Watch controls, voice commands, and full Game Time Stats highlight creation. Whether you're training alone, practicing game shots, or reviewing real gameplay, HoopRep Pro helps players stay focused without cameras, calibration, or extra equipment. GAME TIME STATS • Record games and workouts • Track made shots, misses, steals, rebounds, blocks, and crossovers • Review every marker after recording • Create automatic highlight videos • Add background music with live audio mixer controls • View advanced stats and heatmaps • Save highlights directly to Photos HANDS-FREE TRAINING • Apple Watch controls • Voice commands • Practice Mode • Focus Mode • Timed Sessions • Recommended Workouts • All Zones Mode • Advanced Zone Voice Commands • Custom Shot Zones • Session History and Progress Tracking APPLE WATCH CONTROLS • Tap 1 = Miss • Tap 2 = Made • Swipe Up = Next Zone • Swipe Down = Previous Zone • Tap and Hold = End Session VOICE COMMANDS • “Basket” • “Miss” • “Finish Workout” • Zone voice commands supported in All Zones mode NO CAMERA SETUP NO CALIBRATION NO EXTRA EQUIPMENT Just your phone, headphones, or Apple Watch. Train anywhere. Indoor or outdoor. https://sites.google.com/view/hoopreppro/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShotBuddy Lite4 screens
HoopRep Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShotBuddy Lite at none against HoopRep Pro's 4. ShotBuddy Lite also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). HoopRep Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. HoopRep Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShotBuddy Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotBuddy Lite ships an update every 3 months, HoopRep Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShotBuddy Lite versus HoopRep Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotBuddy LiteHoopRep Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Titan Athletics Co. (CA)Harold Macaraeg

In-app purchases

None

ShotBuddy Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HoopRep Pro

Subscriptions4
  • HoopRep Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HoopRep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • HoopRep Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • HoopRep Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ShotBuddy Lite free?
ShotBuddy Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoopRep Pro free?
HoopRep Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotBuddy Lite or HoopRep Pro have ads?
Neither ShotBuddy Lite nor HoopRep Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotBuddy Lite or HoopRep Pro?
ShotBuddy Lite ships an update every 3 months, and HoopRep Pro every 5 days. Most recently, ShotBuddy Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and HoopRep Pro on October 9, 2026.

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