NBA vs Hoops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBA
Access live basketball games, scores, news, and highlights. Offers free content and optional subscriptions for more features like live streaming and on-demand games. Includes interactive games and fan rewards.
- Live game scores and stats
- Basketball news and highlights
- Full season schedule
- Personalized team/player updates
- Live postgame press conferences
- Interactive basketball games
- NBA ID rewards and perks
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The NBA App is your home for the season. Tap to watch live games and get free, instant access to the latest schedule, scores, highlights, news, and behind the scenes stories from across the National Basketball Association. In the free NBA App, fans get access to: - Live scores, stats and standings - The latest basketball news, highlights, game previews and recaps. - The full season schedule and details on where to watch every NBA game* - Stories from across the NBA to bring you closer to the action. - Live channels streaming around the clock basketball coverage, highlights, studio shows, and more. - Personalized live updates on your favorite teams and players - Live free access to postgame press conferences after every game - Play free games to test your basketball knowledge with NBA Play *Fans will be guided to log in or subscribe to the appropriate streaming service including ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and NBA League Pass for out-of-market games. Want even more? Watch live games with NBA League Pass and stream your favorite NBA teams and players. NBA League Pass subscribers have access to: - Streaming NBA games live and on-demand.* - Alternate streams including Data Mode and NBA Hoopervision - Local language broadcasts - Overlays with player stats, scores of other games, and live odds without leaving the game - Mobile optimized game streams for phones and tablets - Access to stream the reimagined NBA TV - Access to the NBA archives to stream the most memorable games and moments. League Pass Premium subscribers get access to: - Gametime is anytime with download for later to watch NBA games on the go or offline. - Commercial free viewing on up to 3 devices - In-Arena Entertainment at game breaks, so you feel like you are there. ** Blackouts and restrictions apply in the US and Canada. NBA ID has rewards for every fan. Sign up and get access to: - Member-only benefits like free ticket giveaways and sports merch deals - Free live game nights and exclusive content - Daily fan perks during NBA ID Member Days - Upgraded fan experiences at NBA events - Voting on top league moments and influence the game - Earning badges that show off your fandom Play free games with NBA play to test your basketball knowledge and show how well you know the sport. Games include: - Full Court Guess - Hoop Connect - NBA IQ - NBA Rank - Player Path - NBA Blast - Trivia Get the best free NBA coverage, including pre-season games, global games, NBA Emirates NBA Cup, Christmas Day games, NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game, NBA Playoff games, NBA Finals, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, and NBA 2K League. The official NBA app features highlights of every shot, dunk, nothing but net, and more from the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Washington Wizards. Current NBA League Pass and NBA TV subscribers can access their subscription by logging into the app. Purchase NBA League Pass or NBA TV, and you will be automatically billed through Apple every 30 days (monthly packages) or every 365 days (annual packages) until you cancel your subscription. Refunds are not available after subscriptions have been activated. Please visit support.watch.nba.com to contact the support team if you are experiencing any issues. Terms of Use: http://www.nba.com/news/termsofuse Privacy Policy: http://www.nba.com/news/privacy_policy.html
Hoops
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.
- AI shot analysis
- Real-time feedback
- Improve shooting percentage
- Build muscle memory
- Compare to NBA players
- Interactive gaming
- Online shot data storage
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Hoops is your AI basketball coach. After years of working with top NBA teams, you can now use the same technology and train like your favorite NBA stars! Through years of research of millions of shots from professional, college, and high school players, we’ve become the experts on shooting. This at-home basketball training app provides: - Immediate feedback on essential metrics for basketball training - Improve your shots every time and increase your shooting percentage and consistency - Build muscle memory for the perfect shot - Play and compare your game to top NBA players - Live, connected, basketball gaming - Interactive experience: connect with friends and compete against them - Great at-home basketball practice for all levels! At every level, players can use Hoops to make more shots and win more games. Already being used by many of the top 3-point shooters in the world, Hoops includes a community of athletes at every age and level. The new Hoops app measures shots taken in a local gym or your driveway. It instantly provides verbal feedback for shot, arc, and depth, allowing players to correct their shot in real-time. This helps them build the muscle memory needed for a consistent shot. The Hoops Shooting System also stores all of the data online, allowing you to view your shot data and know exactly what areas need improvement. “Hoops gives my players audio feedback every time they shoot. It teaches them to focus on getting the right arc and getting a repeatable stroke.” Tony Bennett University of Virginia - Head Coach Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hoops at none against NBA's shown. Hoops also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). NBA's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 17%) and ratings volume (94K vs 698). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. NBA sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Hoops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NBA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBA has 94K ratings behind it against 698, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of NBA's written reviews are positive against 17% of Hoops's.
NBA ships an update fortnightly, Hoops every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBA | Hoops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (94K ratings) — better | 4.4 (698 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94K — better | 698 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #11 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 354 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NBA MEDIA VENTURES, LLC | Pillar Vision, Inc. |
Customer experience
NBA
Hoops
Bugs and requests
NBA
Reported bugs
10 issues- Notifications won't turn off
- CourtVision isn't working on iPad and iPhone
- Game recap default keeps reverting to recaps
- Permanent top bar in full-screen mode
- No mobile view option when using app on TV
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- Can't pause when ads are playing
- Scrolling issues with box scores
- Doesn't remember where you left off in a game
- Airplay issues
- Crashes when switching apps
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Offline mode for iPhone
- Ability to watch old games without seeing scores
- Ability to download games
Hoops
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NBA
- League Pass Monthly$16.991 Month
- 2021-22 League Pass Monthly$16.991 Month
- NBA TV Monthly$16.991 Month
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- LA Lakers Local Access Monthly$19.991 Month
- League Pass Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
- League Pass Annual$109.991 Year
- League Pass Premium$159.991 Year
- NBA Single Game C$0.99
- NBA Single Game B$2.99
- NBA Single Game A$4.99
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- NBA Single Game$6.99
Hoops
- HOOPS Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- HOOPS Annual Subscription$39.991 Year









