Comparison

Big Bash vs BowlSafe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Big Bash

Stay updated with the official app for the BBL and WBBL cricket leagues. Get live scores, in-depth stats, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and breaking news.

Highlights
  • Live scores, stats, ladders, and fixtures
  • Personalized team and player content
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes videos
  • Video highlights and wicket replays
  • Breaking news and match reports
Features
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The Big Bash app is the official home of the BBL and WBBL. Keep up with all the action on field and go behind the scenes of the world's best cricket league. Features: - Live scores, stats, ladders & fixtures - Personalised experiences based on your favourite teams and players - Exclusive behind the scenes video stories and moments from across the league - Video highlights & wicket replays - Breaking news & match reports

About

BowlSafe

Features
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1 in 4 junior fast bowlers suffer a serious lumbar bone stress injury (LBSI) — most caused by sudden spikes in bowling workload that could have been caught early. BowlSafe tracks every ball bowled and warns coaches before it happens. BowlSafe is the dedicated bowling load management app for cricket coaches, clubs, schools, and players. Built around the publicly published workload guidelines from Cricket Australia, the ECB, and New Zealand Cricket, BowlSafe takes the guesswork out of managing fast bowler workloads — so you can protect players before injuries happen. LBSI is the most common serious injury in cricket, particularly in junior fast bowlers aged 14–19. BowlSafe alerts coaches the moment a player approaches their safe limit. BUILT ON SCIENCE BowlSafe uses the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) — the same sports science method used by professional cricket programs worldwide. Every session is tracked with RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and duration to calculate Session Load in Arbitrary Units (AU). An 8-week rolling ACWR trend chart shows exactly where each bowler sits — and next week's recommended ball count is calculated automatically. FOR COACHES Squad dashboard — see every player's load status at a glance Instant alerts when players approach weekly or monthly limits ACWR trend charts and average RPE per player Log sessions on behalf of players Set individual limits, injury status, and risk profiles Season planning with target vs actual load charts Export PDF and CSV reports FOR PLAYERS Log sessions with RPE and duration See your weekly and monthly load charts 8-week ACWR trend chart with safe zone highlighted Get next week's recommended ball count View CA, ECB, or NZC guidelines for your age group Connect with your coach by sharing an invite code FOR CLUBS & HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS Multi-coach, multi-squad organisation dashboard Centralised load reporting across all teams Admin controls for coaches and players Exportable reports for physios, selectors, and parents GUIDELINE SUPPORT Cricket Australia junior pace bowling guidelines (publicly published) England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) fast bowling directives (publicly published) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) workload guidelines (publicly published) PRICING Free — Individual player tracking, forever free Coach — $19.99/month or $199.99/year Club — $49.99/month or $490/year (up to 15 coaches) High Performance — $149.99/month or $1,499.99/year Subscriptions are purchased and managed through the App Store. BowlSafe is a load management tool designed to support coaches and players in following published governing body guidelines. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Big Bash4 screens
BowlSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Bash at none against BowlSafe's 6. BowlSafe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BowlSafe sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Big Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Bash ships an update monthly, BowlSafe weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Big Bash versus BowlSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig BashBowlSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCricket AustraliaThe Trustee for Lien Trust

In-app purchases

None

Big Bash

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

BowlSafe

Subscriptions6
  • BowlSafe Coach$12.991 Month
  • BowlSafe Club$29.991 Month
  • BowlSafe High Performance$99.991 Month
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  • BowlSafe Coach (Annual)$129.991 Year
  • BowlSafe Club (Annual)$290.001 Year
  • BowlSafe High Performance (Annual)$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Big Bash free?
Big Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BowlSafe free?
BowlSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Bash or BowlSafe have ads?
Neither Big Bash nor BowlSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Bash or BowlSafe?
Big Bash ships an update monthly, and BowlSafe weekly. Most recently, Big Bash was updated on October 24, 2026 and BowlSafe on October 24, 2026.

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