# LaxRef vs Basketball Stat Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Basketball Stat Tracker Pro at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. Basketball Stat Tracker Pro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Basketball Stat Tracker Pro is free to download; LaxRef costs $1.99 up front. Basketball Stat Tracker Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LaxRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LaxRef against 5.0 for Basketball Stat Tracker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaxRef | Basketball Stat Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxref/id6448393531/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stat-tracker-pro/id6765567179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684325438) | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) |

## What reviewers say

### LaxRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laxref/id6448393531)

This app helps lacrosse officials and table personnel manage live game statistics, including scores and penalties. It features an optional large-font timer and syncs with a companion watch app to keep everyone updated. Eliminate the need for traditional game cards with this integrated solution.

**Highlights:** Live game statistics tracking, Score and penalty management, Optional large-font timer, Watch app synchronization, Digital game card replacement

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Basketball Stat Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-stat-tracker-pro/id6765567179)

This app helps coaches, parents, and scorekeepers track basketball game statistics and live scores without paper. It offers detailed stat tracking, shot charting, and game clock management, with premium features for advanced analytics and multi-team support.

**Highlights:** Live scoreboard and game clock, Detailed player and team stat tracking, Court-first shot entry and shot charting, Box-score sharing, Multi-team support (premium), PDF and CSV report export (premium), iCloud sync (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pass | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaxRef free?

LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Basketball Stat Tracker Pro free?

Basketball Stat Tracker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LaxRef or Basketball Stat Tracker Pro?

LaxRef and Basketball Stat Tracker Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do LaxRef or Basketball Stat Tracker Pro have ads?

Basketball Stat Tracker Pro shows ads; LaxRef does not.

### Which is updated more often, LaxRef or Basketball Stat Tracker Pro?

LaxRef ships an update weekly, and Basketball Stat Tracker Pro weekly. Most recently, LaxRef was updated on November 11, 2026 and Basketball Stat Tracker Pro on November 11, 2026.

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