# Breakthrough Stats vs PlayBall

The clearest difference is price: PlayBall at Free against Breakthrough Stats's $19.99. PlayBall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Breakthrough Stats's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PlayBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breakthrough Stats has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Breakthrough Stats ships an update every 6 weeks, PlayBall every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakthrough Stats | PlayBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-stats/id589626454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playball-equal-playing-time/id6744836650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakthrough Basketball, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/589626457) | [Corey Gagnon](https://appshunter.io/developer/378711840) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakthrough Stats

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

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


### PlayBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playball-equal-playing-time/id6744836650)

This app helps youth sports coaches manage teams, create balanced rotations, and ensure equal playing time for all players. It offers features like live activity updates, roster syncing, and customizable team themes. Designed for volunteer coaches, it simplifies game-day management so you can enjoy the sport.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple teams and rosters, Automatic balanced rotation building, Fair play substitution charts, Live Activity updates for rotations, Roster syncing with coaches, Customizable team themes and mascots

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakthrough Stats free?

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

### Is PlayBall free?

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

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

PlayBall is rated higher. Breakthrough Stats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while PlayBall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Breakthrough Stats or PlayBall have ads?

Neither Breakthrough Stats nor PlayBall shows ads.

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

Breakthrough Stats ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlayBall every 4 weeks. Most recently, Breakthrough Stats was updated on September 28, 2026 and PlayBall on September 19, 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.*