# NBA Top Shot vs The Panic Meter

The clearest difference is ads: The Panic Meter at none against NBA Top Shot's shown. The Panic Meter also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NBA Top Shot's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NBA Top Shot sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and The Panic Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Panic Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBA Top Shot has 448 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NBA Top Shot ships an update weekly, The Panic Meter daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBA Top Shot | The Panic Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nba-top-shot/id1483890080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-panic-meter/id6773985764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dapper Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358485669) | [Far Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896195823) |

## What reviewers say

### NBA Top Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nba-top-shot/id1483890080)

Collect and own officially licensed NBA and WNBA digital collectibles featuring iconic plays and legendary players. Trade, build your collection, and win exclusive VIP rewards like tickets and memorabilia.

**Highlights:** Collect digital NBA/WNBA highlights, Trade collectibles with other users, Win VIP rewards and perks, Own legendary player Moments, Scout and build your collection

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atlanta Hawks Pack Summer 2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| Indiana Pacers Summer 2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| Boston Celtics Summer 2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| Quick Rip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $3 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $4 | $4.00 | one-time |
| Phoenix Suns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Grail Seeker | $5.00 | one-time |
| Arcade Pack - NBA 2024-25 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Arcade Pack Rookie Debut 2024 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Arcade Pack Happy Birthday TS | $5.00 | one-time |
| WNBA Quick Rip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Quick Rip Throwdowns: December | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Debut: Last Rip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Splash Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Debut: Headliners Rip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Debut: Quick Rip R1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $9 | $9.00 | one-time |
| Throwdowns: Chance Hit | $9.00 | one-time |
| Holo Icon: Chance Hit | $9.00 | one-time |
| Grail Seeker February | $9.00 | one-time |
| Chasing Anthology (Release 1) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chasing Anthology (Release 2) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archive Set 2014-19 Release 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archive Set 2014-19 Release 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chasing Anthology 50000 Points | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Spice (S4) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $14 | $14.00 | one-time |
| Freshman Gems QR, January 2025 | $14.00 | one-time |
| Freshman Gems QR December 2024 | $14.00 | one-time |
| Double Double (App Exclusive) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chance Hit Pack $19 | $19.00 | one-time |
| WNBA Pack $29 | $29.00 | one-time |
| Fresh Threads | $29.00 | one-time |
| Rookie Debut 2024 | $69.00 | one-time |
| Rookie Debut: Headliners | $78.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and seamless app experience
- 🔒 Secure and authenticated digital collectibles
- 👍 Easy to view and manage collection
- 💡 Innovative digital sports collectibles platform
- 🎮 Fun gamification features (e.g., FastBreak)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🤖 Lack of marketplace functionality within the app
- 💸 Concerns about high costs and difficulty obtaining rare items
- ⏱️ Slow or inconsistent performance during pack drops

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Moments not loading or displaying properly
- Crashes and freezes during critical app usage
- Sync issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Integrated marketplace for buying and selling moments
- More transparency around drop mechanics and odds
- Improved notifications and alerts for upcoming events
- Ability to gift or trade moments with other users


### The Panic Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-panic-meter/id6773985764)

This app calculates a "panic score" for your sports team based on current standings, division rank, and historical performance. It provides a verdict tier from "Absolute Bliss" to "Full Meltdown" with commentary.

**Highlights:** Panic score calculation (0-100), Standings and division rank analysis, Historical season comparison, Verdict tiers with personality, MLB team tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All MLB Teams | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBA Top Shot free?

NBA Top Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Panic Meter free?

The Panic Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NBA Top Shot or The Panic Meter?

The Panic Meter is rated higher. NBA Top Shot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while The Panic Meter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NBA Top Shot or The Panic Meter have ads?

NBA Top Shot shows ads; The Panic Meter does not.

### Which is updated more often, NBA Top Shot or The Panic Meter?

NBA Top Shot ships an update weekly, and The Panic Meter daily. Most recently, NBA Top Shot was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Panic Meter on October 31, 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.*