# Play Designer vs Kinnect 360

The clearest difference is rating: Kinnect 360 at 5.0 against Play Designer's 4.6. Kinnect 360 also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Play Designer's advantage is ratings volume (811 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Designer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 7 days and Kinnect 360 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kinnect 360 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Designer has 811 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Play Designer ships an update every 5 days, Kinnect 360 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Designer | Kinnect 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-designer-elite-hoops/id6443711183/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinnect-360/id6749262610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **811** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Day Well Spent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633532884) | [Kinnect 360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829652679) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-designer-elite-hoops/id6443711183)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps basketball coaches create, share, and explain plays, practices, and drills. It features a customizable digital whiteboard, video recording, and shot charting tools to enhance team communication and training.

**Highlights:** Record and share play and drill videos, Create and manage custom practices, Access and build a drill library, Professional-grade shot charting, Customizable digital whiteboard with court dimensions, Team roster and lineup management, AirPlay support for team presentations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Tournament Pass | $7.00 | per 7 days |
| Elite Hoops Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite Hoops Pro Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Season Pass | $25.00 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $45.00 | per year |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Team Plan, 1 Team | $200.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful features for coaches
- 🚀 Helps plan practices efficiently
- 💡 Innovative whiteboard and recording functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and share plays
- 👍 Developer is responsive and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Recording issues with no sound and inability to close/discard videos
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to design and animate plays
- More advanced player movement and positioning features
- Free recording and playback functionality


### Kinnect 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinnect-360/id6749262610)

Develop mentally tough athletes and team leaders with this comprehensive app. It offers tools for culture, leadership, and mental strength development, featuring daily check-ins, guided lessons, and journaling exercises to foster strong team dynamics and performance.

**Highlights:** Daily Pulse Surveys, Culture, Leadership & Mental Strength Builders, Journaling & Visualization Tools, Coach-Friendly Dashboard, FERPA-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kinnect 360 Coach Purchase | $224.99 | one-time |
| Coach Purchase | $224.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Designer free?

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

### Is Kinnect 360 free?

Kinnect 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Play Designer or Kinnect 360?

Kinnect 360 is rated higher. Play Designer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while Kinnect 360 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Play Designer or Kinnect 360 have ads?

Neither Play Designer nor Kinnect 360 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play Designer or Kinnect 360?

Play Designer ships an update every 5 days, and Kinnect 360 fortnightly. Most recently, Play Designer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Kinnect 360 on November 8, 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.*