# PlayMaker Pro vs Play Counter Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Play Counter Pro at 4.3 against PlayMaker Pro's 2.7. Play Counter Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). PlayMaker Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayMaker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Play Counter Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Play Counter Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of PlayMaker Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Play Counter Pro's.

PlayMaker Pro ships an update every 3 months, Play Counter Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMaker Pro | Play Counter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmaker-pro/id578637203/reviews) | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-counter-pro/id1381229355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruce Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/578637206) | [Brad Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/509072904) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMaker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmaker-pro/id578637203)

Create, display, and print playbooks for American Football, Canadian Football, or Basketball on your mobile device. Share playbooks via email or present them with animated visuals and embedded media. An in-app purchase unlocks full editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Create and print playbooks, Display play cards with animation, Email playbooks to coaches/players, Team presentations with projector, Edit documents with in-app purchase, Transfer documents via cloud/email

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Editing | $49.99 | one-time |


### Play Counter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-counter-pro/id1381229355)

This app simplifies tracking player participation and plays during youth sports games. It allows for easy roster management, real-time updates, and mistake correction, ensuring compliance with mandatory play rules.

**Highlights:** Real-time play counting, Roster management, Mistake correction, Mandatory play rule tracking, Cross-device updates, Player status marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMaker Pro free?

PlayMaker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play Counter Pro free?

Play Counter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlayMaker Pro or Play Counter Pro?

Play Counter Pro is rated higher. PlayMaker Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Play Counter Pro averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do PlayMaker Pro or Play Counter Pro have ads?

Neither PlayMaker Pro nor Play Counter Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMaker Pro or Play Counter Pro?

PlayMaker Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Play Counter Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, PlayMaker Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Play Counter Pro on October 3, 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.*