# Play Designer vs DraftVision

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DraftVision at none against Play Designer's 17. DraftVision also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Play Designer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (763 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Designer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 7 days. DraftVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

DraftVision holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Designer has 763 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Play Designer's written reviews are positive against 100% of DraftVision's.

Play Designer ships an update every 6 days, DraftVision every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Designer | DraftVision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-designer-elite-hoops/id6443711183/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftvision/id6762090572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **763** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Day Well Spent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633532884) | [Charles Christy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892862853) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Designer

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

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Tournament Pass | $7.00 | per 7 days |
| Tournament Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $10.00 | per 7 days |
| Elite Hoops Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite Hoops Pro Monthly | $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 | $49.99 | per year |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Elite Hoops Pro | $65.00 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $149.99 | one-time |

**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


### DraftVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftvision/id6762090572)

Predict NBA Draft picks, build mock drafts, and rank prospects. Compete on leaderboards against friends and experts. Scout players with detailed stats and earn badges for achievements.

**Highlights:** Build mock drafts with pick predictions, Rank prospects on a big board, Scout 80+ prospects with 30+ stats, Compete on global leaderboards, Earn collectible badges, Compare prospects head-to-head

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Designer free?

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

### Is DraftVision free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Designer or DraftVision?

DraftVision is rated higher. Play Designer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 763 ratings, while DraftVision averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Play Designer or DraftVision have ads?

Neither Play Designer nor DraftVision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play Designer or DraftVision?

Play Designer ships an update every 6 days, and DraftVision every 6 weeks. Most recently, Play Designer was updated on October 17, 2026 and DraftVision on October 1, 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.*