# InfiniteHoops vs Hoop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | InfiniteHoops | Hoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitehoops/id468962723/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop/id6748431418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadside LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438132287) | [Hoops laboratory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825777247) |

## What reviewers say

### InfiniteHoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitehoops/id468962723)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Innovative concept for finding pickup basketball games
- 🎯 Effective in areas with good user adoption (Austin, Seattle)
- 📱 User-friendly app design and functionality
- 🌍 Good for finding local games and meeting players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Insufficient user base in most areas limits usefulness
- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially in profile section
- ⚠️ Fraudulent charges without authorization reported
- 🔍 Poor search and notification capabilities
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or non-existent game listings

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Hoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop/id6748431418)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*