# The Hoop Network vs ScoutSwipe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Hoop Network at none against ScoutSwipe's 1. The Hoop Network also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). ScoutSwipe's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 29 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoutSwipe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. The Hoop Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Hoop Network against 5.0 for ScoutSwipe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Hoop Network has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Hoop Network ships an update every 29 months, ScoutSwipe daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Hoop Network | ScoutSwipe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hoop-network/id1517697939/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutswipe/id6776694403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Currahee Defenders Sports Organization](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517697938) | [Antolin Aguirre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896641258) |

## What reviewers say

### The Hoop Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hoop-network/id1517697939)

This app provides comprehensive information for sporting events, serving team and college coaches, media, players, parents, and fans. It offers real-time schedules, standings, notifications, and venue directions, keeping everyone connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Quick team search, Up-to-the-minute schedules, Live standings and brackets, Immediate game notifications, Venue directions, Team rosters and live results, Event documents and messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScoutSwipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutswipe/id6776694403)

This app allows football athletes to create detailed recruiting profiles featuring videos, stats, and contact information. Scouts can efficiently discover talent by filtering through various criteria and manage prospects with private notes.

**Highlights:** Athlete recruiting profiles, Highlight video integration, Scout discovery and filtering, Private recruiting notes, Stats and contact information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Priority Plan | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Hoop Network free?

The Hoop Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScoutSwipe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Hoop Network or ScoutSwipe?

ScoutSwipe is rated higher. The Hoop Network averages 4.9 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while ScoutSwipe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Hoop Network or ScoutSwipe have ads?

Neither The Hoop Network nor ScoutSwipe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Hoop Network or ScoutSwipe?

The Hoop Network ships an update every 29 months, and ScoutSwipe daily. Most recently, The Hoop Network was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScoutSwipe 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.*