# iScout Basketball vs Breakthrough Stats

The clearest difference is price: iScout Basketball at $9.99 against Breakthrough Stats's $19.99. iScout Basketball also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (531 vs 97). Breakthrough Stats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iScout Basketball costs $9.99 and Breakthrough Stats $19.99 up front. iScout Basketball sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Breakthrough Stats asks for nothing beyond the download.

iScout Basketball holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScout Basketball has 531 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of iScout Basketball's written reviews are positive against 88% of Breakthrough Stats's.

iScout Basketball ships an update every 5 weeks, Breakthrough Stats every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScout Basketball | Breakthrough Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscout-basketball/id395122038/reviews)** | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-stats/id589626454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 87.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackbelt Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395122041) | [Breakthrough Basketball, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/589626457) |

## What reviewers say

### iScout Basketball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscout-basketball/id395122038)

Easily track basketball game statistics for players, teams, or entire competitions. Log data with minimal touches for fast input during live action and generate customized reports. Supports multiple teams, leagues, and seasons with optional integration for online platforms.

**Highlights:** Player and team stat tracking, Live game scoring, Customizable reports, Offline data capture, SportsEngine integration, Real-time error correction

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SportsEngine Integration | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer support
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Provides detailed analytics and reports
- 🚀 Efficient stat tracking
- 👍 Helpful for coaches and players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to edit/correct mistakes
- 🔍 Challenging to keep up with fast-paced games
- 🔍 Subbing players could be more streamlined

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly adds extra free throw attempts
- Email sharing feature not working
- Lineup and clock issues during substitutions

**Requested features**

- Add more stat categories (e.g. charges, shot types)
- Improve report customization and exporting
- Implement a way to review and edit recent plays
- Add player photos for easier identification
- Provide quarter-by-quarter stats


### Breakthrough Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-stats/id589626454)

This app allows users to track live basketball game statistics for players, teams, or multiple teams. It automates the calculation of numerous advanced stats, offers detailed reporting, and provides features for easy data capture and editing.

**Highlights:** Live game stat tracking, Automated stat calculation, Shot charts and locations, Player substitution tracking, Exportable reports (PDF/CSV), Customizable game rules, Play-by-play log

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScout Basketball free?

iScout Basketball costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Breakthrough Stats free?

Breakthrough Stats costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iScout Basketball or Breakthrough Stats?

iScout Basketball is rated higher. iScout Basketball averages 4.8 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Breakthrough Stats averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.

### Do iScout Basketball or Breakthrough Stats have ads?

Neither iScout Basketball nor Breakthrough Stats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iScout Basketball or Breakthrough Stats?

iScout Basketball ships an update every 5 weeks, and Breakthrough Stats every 6 weeks. Most recently, iScout Basketball was updated on October 27, 2026 and Breakthrough Stats on October 26, 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.*