Comparison

Lovat Collection vs Caster's Tool

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

Head to head
About

Lovat Collection

Scout FIRST Robotics Competition matches with an intuitive interface, contextual game screen, and haptic feedback. This app supports offline tournament scouting by storing data locally, allowing uploads when connectivity is restored. It offers a quick onboarding process and easy-to-manage settings.

Highlights
  • Contextualized game screen
  • Haptic feedback
  • Offline tournament support
  • Local data storage
  • Quick onboarding with team code
  • Match assignment via Lovat Dashboard
Features
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Lovat Collection makes it easy to scout FIRST Robotics Competition matches with a contextualized game screen, haptics, and an intuitive layout. It supports tournaments without an internet connection by storing data locally and allowing users to upload at any time. The app features a quick onboarding process using a team code that you will receive from your scouting lead. Once connected, scouters can see all of the matches that their scouting lead has assigned to them using Lovat Dashboard. If needed, scouters can also enter the match information on their own. All settings in the app are easy to understand and can be changed whenever necessary.

About

Caster's Tool

This app provides live event data for FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge. It offers a real-time dashboard with scores, standings, and team analytics, designed for announcers and fans.

Highlights
  • Dual-Mode FRC/FTC Data
  • Real-Time Dashboard
  • Deep Team Analytics
  • Season Highlights & Awards
  • Announcer-Optimized UI
  • iPad Native Layout
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island
Features
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Turn your device into a professional-grade command center. Built specifically for live-event announcers, sports desk hosts, and hardcore fans, Caster's Tool is a broadcast companion for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Say goodbye to juggling multiple browser tabs and slow-loading spreadsheets at the AV desk. Caster's Tool merges real-time event data into a single, high-speed dashboard designed for the high-stress environment of the arena. Whether you're tracking a powerhouse team's EPA, anticipating the next match queue, or calling the play-by-play, you have the exact data you need, the millisecond you need it. Key Features: Dual-Mode Operation: Switch seamlessly between full FRC and FTC data environments. Real-Time Dashboard: Live scores, regional pool standings, and match play-by-play updated instantly. Deep Team Analytics: Comprehensive team stats, including OPR, EPA, and historical performance metrics to inform your commentary. Season Highlights & Awards: Track event champions, Impact Award finalists, and rookie sensations at a glance. Announcer-Optimized UI: A distraction-free, high-contrast "Broadcast Dark" aesthetic designed for maximum legibility under bright arena lights. Built for the Apple Ecosystem: iPad Native Layout: Experience a desktop-class broadcast dashboard with an adaptive sidebar and massive, easy-to-read data grids. Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Keep an eye on the current match status directly from your lock screen while you prep your notes. Built for the community, by the community. Data Providers: Powered by The Blue Alliance. Event Data provided by FIRST. Additional data analytics provided by GATool, Statbotics and FTCScout. Disclaimer: Caster's Tool is an independent, community-built project by Gürsel Genç and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIRST®.

Screenshots

Lovat Collection4 screens
Caster's Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Caster's Tool at every 2 days against Lovat Collection's every 2 weeks. Caster's Tool also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Lovat Collection's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caster's Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lovat Collection has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lovat Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caster's Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lovat Collection ships an update every 2 weeks, Caster's Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lovat Collection versus Caster's Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLovat CollectionCaster's Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiedmont MakersGursel GENC

Customer experience

Lovat Collection

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

Caster's Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lovat Collection

No in-app purchases

None

Caster's Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lovat Collection free?
Lovat Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caster's Tool free?
Caster's Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lovat Collection or Caster's Tool?
Caster's Tool is rated higher. Lovat Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Caster's Tool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lovat Collection or Caster's Tool have ads?
Neither Lovat Collection nor Caster's Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lovat Collection or Caster's Tool?
Lovat Collection ships an update every 2 weeks, and Caster's Tool every 2 days. Most recently, Lovat Collection was updated on October 4, 2026 and Caster's Tool on October 10, 2026.

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