# Breakthrough Stats vs Ballstar

The clearest difference is price: Ballstar at Free against Breakthrough Stats's $19.99. Ballstar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Breakthrough Stats's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ballstar is free to download; Breakthrough Stats costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ballstar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Breakthrough Stats's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ballstar's.

Breakthrough Stats ships an update every 6 weeks, Ballstar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakthrough Stats | Ballstar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-stats/id589626454/reviews) | **[4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballstar-basketball-analytics/id1505662451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakthrough Basketball, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/589626457) | [BALLSTAR.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505662450) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakthrough Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-stats/id589626454)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app allows users to track live basketball game statistics for players, teams, or multiple teams. It automates the calculation of numerous advanced stats, offers detailed reporting, and provides features for easy data capture and editing.

**Highlights:** Live game stat tracking, Automated stat calculation, Shot charts and locations, Player substitution tracking, Exportable reports (PDF/CSV), Customizable game rules, Play-by-play log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ballstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballstar-basketball-analytics/id1505662451)

This app provides comprehensive scorekeeping and team management for basketball. Track in-game and season statistics, sync data, and share live play-by-play updates with fans. It's designed for scorekeepers, coaches, players, and fans to stay connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Simple 6-button scorekeeping interface, Real-time in-game and season player/team stats, Automatic career stats consolidation, Live play-by-play streaming for fans, Social media sharing with photos and stickers, Team scheduling and updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakthrough Stats free?

Breakthrough Stats costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ballstar free?

Ballstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Breakthrough Stats or Ballstar?

Ballstar is rated higher. Breakthrough Stats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Ballstar averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Breakthrough Stats or Ballstar have ads?

Neither Breakthrough Stats nor Ballstar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breakthrough Stats or Ballstar?

Breakthrough Stats ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ballstar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Breakthrough Stats was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ballstar on October 9, 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.*