# Dr. Dish Player vs IMG Academy+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Dish Player at none against IMG Academy+'s 1. Dr. Dish Player also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 122) and review sentiment (54% vs 43%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMG Academy+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per year. Dr. Dish Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dr. Dish Player against 4.7 for IMG Academy+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dr. Dish Player has 5.1K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Dr. Dish Player's written reviews are positive against 43% of IMG Academy+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dr. Dish Player | IMG Academy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-dish-player/id1483790879/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/img-academy-plus/id1581607815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **54.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airborne Athletics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017780181) | [NCSA Athletic Recruiting](https://appshunter.io/developer/584421671) |

## What reviewers say

### Dr. Dish Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-dish-player/id1483790879)

Enhance your basketball training with detailed shooting analytics, custom drill programming, and access to hundreds of professional workouts. Track progress, compete on global leaderboards, and build your player profile to improve your game.

**Highlights:** View shooting analytics and trends, Custom program drills, Access 300+ professional workouts, Track progress and compete on leaderboards, Build player profile, Control Dr. Dish machines

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changer for Backyard Reps
- 🚀 Fantastic app subscription
- 🚀 Easy to set up, super consistent, and perfect for solo practicing
- 👍 Keeps all stats
- 👍 Filled with skilled-based workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too complicated sign-in process
- 🐛 Bluetooth never works
- 🐛 Brand new machine stopped working after 10 minutes
- 🐛 App issues like getting stuck on black screen, workouts churning, and shots not counting
- 💰 Subscription required for basic functions

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in issues with verification codes
- Goal counter not working
- App not updating

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app to pause/start workouts
- Ability to customize drills without subscription


### IMG Academy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/img-academy-plus/id1581607815)

Enhance your mental game and nutrition with expert-led training. Learn techniques for focus, confidence, and stress management. Connect with a personal coach for tailored guidance and access online group courses.

**Highlights:** Mental performance training, Nutrition guidance, Expert-led courses, Personalized coaching, Breathing exercises, Session notes and resources

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVP Subscription | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dr. Dish Player free?

Dr. Dish Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IMG Academy+ free?

IMG Academy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dr. Dish Player or IMG Academy+?

Dr. Dish Player is rated higher. Dr. Dish Player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while IMG Academy+ averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Dr. Dish Player or IMG Academy+ have ads?

Neither Dr. Dish Player nor IMG Academy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dr. Dish Player or IMG Academy+?

Dr. Dish Player ships an update monthly, and IMG Academy+ monthly. Most recently, Dr. Dish Player was updated on October 29, 2026 and IMG Academy+ on October 27, 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.*