Comparison

InfiniteHoops vs Hoop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InfiniteHoops

Discover and join local pickup basketball games and groups. Connect with other players, create your own games, and manage your schedule. Stay updated with hoop news and receive notifications for game changes.

Highlights
  • Find nearby pickup basketball games
  • Join and create player groups
  • Create games and recurring games
  • View upcoming game schedule
  • RSVP to games
  • Message other players
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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INFINITEHOOPS · FIND PICKUP BASKETBALL GAMES InfiniteHoops locates nearby pickup basketball games and groups of people wanting to play allowing you to connect with people and play pickup basketball. This app uses data from InfiniteHoops.com, a free website for finding pickup basketball games and players worldwide. FEATURES - Search nearby pickup basketball games and groups - Join groups - Create groups - Create games and recurring games - See your upcoming game schedule - Mark yourself as In, Out or Undecided for games - See who's in and who's out in your upcoming games - Message other players - Read hoop news, standings and schedule - Push notifications - Notifications pane CONTACT We'd love to hear what you think of the app or just to have you say hello. Partner inquiries are welcome too. The original pickup basketball app and website. The InfiniteHoops iPhone app was launched in 2011 and InfiniteHoops.com in 2003. Broadside Digital https://broadside.digital feedback at broadside dot digital

About

Hoop

Discover and join local pickup basketball games in real-time using GPS. Players can add courts nationwide, receive notifications for nearby games, and build a reputation through peer-to-peer scouting and skill scoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time pickup game finder
  • GPS-powered court discovery
  • Add any court in the US
  • Peer-to-peer scouting and ratings
  • Dynamic playstyle tags
  • Community-driven Skill Score system
  • Leaderboard rankings
Features
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Are you tired of showing up to an empty court or struggling to find competitive pickup games? Hoop is here to revolutionize how you play and connect in the world of basketball. With our slogan "Play local. Rep Global.," Hoop empowers players everywhere to discover, join, and dominate games right in their neighborhood while building a reputation that echoes worldwide. At the heart of Hoop is our GPS-powered real-time pickup game finder. Whether you're in a bustling city park or a suburban blacktop, simply open the app to see active games unfolding nearby. Players can add any court in the United States—yes, any hoop from coast to coast—and make it visible to every other baller in the country. No more guesswork: get instant notifications when users check in or start playing at courts close to you. Rally your squad, lace up, and hit the court knowing the action is waiting. It's seamless, intuitive, and designed for the spontaneous spirit of streetball. But Hoop goes beyond just finding games—it's about elevating your game through peer-to-peer scouting. After every matchup, rate your opponents and teammates with playstyle tags like "Sharpshooter," "Lockdown Defender," or "Playmaker Extraordinaire." These tags dynamically update your public profile, showcasing your unique style to the community. Plus, our innovative Skill Score system assigns a rating from 0-10 based on collective feedback, creating a fair, community-driven ranking that pits you against players nationwide. Climb the leaderboards, track your progress, and turn heads with data-backed proof of your prowess. Looking ahead, Hoop isn't just an app—it's a launchpad for dreams. One day, your Skill Scores and playstyle tags could catch the eye of college scouts, university programs, and even professional teams around the globe. Imagine getting recruited based on real, peer-verified talent from pickup runs. We're bridging the gap between grassroots hoops and elite opportunities, making scouting accessible to all. We want to change basketball forever, but we need your help. Download Hoop today, add your local courts, scout your peers, and join the movement. Whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring pro, Hoop puts the power in your hands. Play local. Rep global. Let's ball! Subscription Details : - Title - Premium Membership Duration - 1 Month Price - $0.99 Privacy Policy - https://hoopslab.org/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions - https://hoopslab.org/term-conditions EULA - https://hoopslab.org/eula

Screenshots

InfiniteHoops4 screens
Hoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoop at 100% against InfiniteHoops's 63%. Hoop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). InfiniteHoops's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InfiniteHoops sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hoop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InfiniteHoops has 342 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of InfiniteHoops's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InfiniteHoops ships an update every 5 weeks, Hoop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
InfiniteHoops versus Hoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfiniteHoopsHoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (342 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings342 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadside LLCHoops laboratory

Customer experience

InfiniteHoops

All ratings342 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative21.0%

Hoop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

InfiniteHoops

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when accessing profile section
  • Unable to save profile changes
  • Unresponsive submit button for account creation
  • Slow app loading and responsiveness
  • Glitchy performance overall
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  • Excessive notifications in certain areas

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability for users to create their own games and groups
  • In-app messaging or communication system between players
  • Push notifications for new games in user's area
  • Contact information options (phone number, email) in profiles
  • Account deletion and data removal options
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  • More robust profile features and customization
  • Refresh functionality on map view
  • Share game option in game details
  • Social network features like chat with other players
  • Settings page with app customizations
  • Street view integration on zoom-in
  • Web-to-app feature parity

Hoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

InfiniteHoops

One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Awesome Tip$4.99
1 purchases

Hoop

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is InfiniteHoops free?
InfiniteHoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoop free?
Hoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InfiniteHoops or Hoop?
Hoop is rated higher. InfiniteHoops averages 4.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Hoop averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do InfiniteHoops or Hoop have ads?
Neither InfiniteHoops nor Hoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InfiniteHoops or Hoop?
InfiniteHoops ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hoop every 5 days. Most recently, InfiniteHoops was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hoop on October 28, 2026.

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