# Courts of the World vs Hoops

The clearest difference is rating: Hoops at 4.4 against Courts of the World's 3.6. Hoops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (698 vs 8). Courts of the World's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Courts of the World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hoops holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoops has 698 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Courts of the World's written reviews are positive against 17% of Hoops's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Courts of the World ships an update every 5 weeks, Hoops every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Courts of the World | Hoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courts-of-the-world/id388836156/reviews) | **[4.4 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-ai-basketball-training/id1563442235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **698** |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan OLeary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475171858) | [Pillar Vision, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378515879) |

## What reviewers say

### Courts of the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courts-of-the-world/id388836156)

Discover over 60,000 basketball courts worldwide with this app. Find courts, join pick-up games, and read player reviews to locate your perfect spot to play. Endorsed by FIBA, it's your go-to resource for finding basketball courts anywhere.

**Highlights:** Locate 60,000+ basketball courts worldwide, Interactive map with filters, Player reviews and ratings, Find pick-up games, Filter by indoor/outdoor and lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-ai-basketball-training/id1563442235)

This app acts as an AI basketball coach, providing real-time feedback on your shots. It analyzes millions of shots to help you improve your shooting percentage, build muscle memory, and compete with others. Suitable for all skill levels, it offers an interactive and connected training experience.

**Highlights:** AI shot analysis, Real-time feedback, Improve shooting percentage, Build muscle memory, Compare to NBA players, Interactive gaming, Online shot data storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HOOPS Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| HOOPS Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Courts of the World free?

Courts of the World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hoops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Courts of the World or Hoops?

Hoops is rated higher. Courts of the World averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hoops averages 4.4 from 698 ratings.

### Do Courts of the World or Hoops have ads?

Courts of the World shows ads; Hoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Courts of the World or Hoops?

Courts of the World ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hoops every 2 weeks. Most recently, Courts of the World was updated on August 28, 2026 and Hoops on September 18, 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.*