# Basboard vs PlayBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basboard at 100% against PlayBook's 26%. Basboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). PlayBook's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (369 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Basboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayBook has 369 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Basboard's written reviews are positive against 26% of PlayBook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basboard | PlayBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basboard/id1548100561/reviews) | **[4.2 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-coach-tactic-board/id1603572641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wenzhou Shangchang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501541828) | [Anant Patni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603572643) |

## What reviewers say

### Basboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basboard/id1548100561)

Create and manage basketball tactics with animated demonstrations. This app replaces traditional drawing boards with an electronic interface for clear tactical explanations. Access a library of official tactics to improve understanding and coaching.

**Highlights:** Create tactical animations, Manage common tactics, Electronic drawing board, Tactical animation descriptions, Built-in tactical library, Tactical demonstration with playback control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-coach-tactic-board/id1603572641)

This app allows coaches to create, customize, and share strategic plays for various sports. It offers drawing tools, player customization, and the ability to record and export plays for team communication and practice drills.

**Highlights:** Draw and customize plays, Choose offensive and defensive players, Customize themes and player colors, Record plays with voice, Share plays and generate playbooks, Export plays as JPEG and PDF, Apple Pencil compatible

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayBook Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PlayBook Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| PlayBook Pro | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for drawing plays
- 💡 Potential for new generation coaching
- 👍 Awesome for coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive yearly fees
- 💸 Overpriced party option
- ❌ App is worthless free
- 👎 Free version limited
- 💸 Too expensive to use

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Repeatedly called for screen rotation but never saved
- 🐛 Cannot restore previous/life-time purchase
- 🐛 Cannot screen record after switching devices
- 🐛 Cannot write on court after update

**Requested features**

- Live Play action option to animate plays
- Add erase option for editing
- Smoother operating interface needed
- Allow writing on court again
- Month free trial to test app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basboard free?

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

### Is PlayBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Basboard or PlayBook?

PlayBook is rated higher. Basboard averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PlayBook averages 4.2 from 369 ratings.

### Do Basboard or PlayBook have ads?

Neither Basboard nor PlayBook shows ads.

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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.*