Comparison

ECB Depth vs Ballin

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

Head to head

About

ECB Depth

Features

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A collaborative and interactive coaching and player development app developed by the England & Wales Cricket Board for cricket coaches and players.

About

Ballin

Features

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Ballin is the sports connection platform that removes the middleman between athletes and clubs. Athletes build profiles to showcase their talent directly to clubs worldwide, while clubs post opportunities and connect with quality talent globally. No agency fees. No intermediaries. Just direct connection. For athletes, it means access to opportunities without paying large agency fees and keeping 100% of earnings. For clubs, it means reaching global talent instantly, building direct relationships with players, and cutting recruitment overhead. https://ballintermsofservice.notion.site/. https://ballinprivacypolicy.notion.site/

Screenshots

ECB Depth2 screens

Ballin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECB Depth at none against Ballin's 3. ECB Depth also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Ballin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price and ads 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. Ballin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. ECB Depth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECB Depth ships an update every 9 months, Ballin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

ECB Depth versus Ballin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ECB Depth	Ballin
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	18.6
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Holistic Data Management Services Ltd	BALLIN-OFFICIAL LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

ECB Depth

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ballin

Subscriptions3

Player Account$34.991 Year
Grassroots Club Account$59.991 Year
Pro Club Account$599.991 Year

Questions

Is ECB Depth free?

ECB Depth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Ballin free?

Ballin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do ECB Depth or Ballin have ads?

Neither ECB Depth nor Ballin shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ECB Depth or Ballin?

ECB Depth ships an update every 9 months, and Ballin every 3 months. Most recently, ECB Depth was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ballin on October 31, 2026.