# Balltime AI vs CourtsideView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CourtsideView at 100% against Balltime AI's 36%. CourtsideView also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Balltime AI's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balltime AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. CourtsideView asks for nothing beyond the download.

CourtsideView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balltime AI has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Balltime AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of CourtsideView's.

Balltime AI ships an update fortnightly, CourtsideView every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balltime AI | CourtsideView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balltime-ai/id6450258692/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courtsideview/id6766532771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balltime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692522819) | [ADAM LEE BRIDEGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896299945) |

## What reviewers say

### Balltime AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balltime-ai/id6450258692)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses AI to analyze volleyball footage, automatically identifying players, actions, and stats. It breaks down plays and removes downtime, offering detailed performance evaluations for individuals and teams across various volleyball formats. Athletes can create and share highlight videos, aiding in recruiting and coaching.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video analysis, Automated play breakdown, Player and action identification, Performance statistics, Highlight video creation, Supports all volleyball formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grassroots | $12.00 | per month |
| Balltime Player | $20.00 | per month |
| Balltime Premium | $239.99 | per year |
| Balltime Recruiting | $299.99 | per year |


### CourtsideView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courtsideview/id6766532771)

This app simplifies following volleyball matches for families, scorekeepers, and coaches. It offers a clear scoreboard, real-time stat tracking, roster management, and live updates for remote viewers. Optionally broadcast live video during a match.

**Highlights:** Volleyball scoreboard, Real-time stat tracking, Roster management, Live FanView link sharing, Team Scout sessions, Optional live video broadcast

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balltime AI free?

Balltime AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CourtsideView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balltime AI or CourtsideView?

CourtsideView is rated higher. Balltime AI averages 3.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while CourtsideView averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Balltime AI or CourtsideView have ads?

Neither Balltime AI nor CourtsideView shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balltime AI or CourtsideView?

Balltime AI ships an update fortnightly, and CourtsideView every 3 weeks. Most recently, Balltime AI was updated on October 17, 2026 and CourtsideView on October 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.*