Comparison

InfiniteHoops vs BackStat

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

BackStat

Features
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Watch the game on your schedule — without getting spoiled. BackStat shows you real-time stats for exactly where you are in the broadcast. Whether you're an hour behind or just catching up from the start, you'll only see what's already happened in your feed. Privacy Policy: https://backstat.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PERFECT FOR: • DVR and recorded game viewers • Time-shifted streaming (ESPN+, Peacock, Apple TV+) • Anyone who hates score spoilers SUPPORTED SPORTS: • MLB Baseball (free) • NBA Basketball (Pro) • NHL Hockey (Pro) COMING SOON: • MLS Soccer • FIFA World Cup 2026 • NFL Football • NCAA Football HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick your sport and today's game 2. Tell BackStat how far behind live you are 3. Watch — stats update automatically, spoiler-free No score alerts. No live updates bleeding through. Just the stats you've earned. BackStat Pro unlocks NBA and NHL coverage with a subscription.

Screenshots

InfiniteHoops4 screens
BackStat4 screens

Verdict

The call

InfiniteHoops and BackStat are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 BackStat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InfiniteHoops versus BackStat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfiniteHoopsBackStat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (343 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings343 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadside LLCChomps, LLC

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

BackStat

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
2 purchases

BackStat

Subscriptions2
  • BackStat Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • BackStat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is InfiniteHoops free?
InfiniteHoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackStat free?
BackStat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InfiniteHoops or BackStat have ads?
Neither InfiniteHoops nor BackStat shows ads.

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