Comparison

Lovat Dashboard 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 Dashboard

This app facilitates collaborative strategy for FIRST Robotics Competition teams by providing team-specific metrics, predictions, and customizable picklists. It allows users to share data, analyze team performance, and optimize alliance strategies for matches.

Highlights
  • Collaborative strategy planning
  • Team-specific metrics and predictions
  • Picklist generation and sharing
  • Alliance and match level analysis
  • Auto path collision avoidance
  • Customizable team weighting sliders
Features
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Lovat Dashboard makes it easy to collaboratively strategize in the FIRST Robotics Competition using a variety of statistics and predictions. Lovat Dashboard users can share picklists, notes and scouter schedules with others on their team. However, users not currently affiliated with an FRC team are also able to use Lovat Dashboard. The app uses data recorded on Lovat Collection to make a set of 22 team-specific metrics. Each team specific metric features an average, a graph, and comparison to the average of all teams. Beyond looking at individual teams analytics, you can view the data on the alliance or match level through the My Alliance and Match Prediction pages. Test out different combinations of auto paths on the My Alliance page to avoid collisions and score the most points. Easily flip between the red and blue alliances, and view the likelihood an alliance will win on the Match Prediction page. When it’s time to pick alliance partners, generate a picklist by adjusting the weights of the 11+ sliders. Once the picklist has been calculated, share it with others on your team and convert it to a mutable picklist to fine-tune the order.

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 Dashboard4 screens
Caster's Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caster's Tool at none against Lovat Dashboard's shown. Caster's Tool also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Lovat Dashboard's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lovat Dashboard against 5.0 for Caster's Tool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lovat Dashboard has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lovat Dashboard ships an update every 8 days, Caster's Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lovat Dashboard versus Caster's Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLovat DashboardCaster's Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiedmont MakersGursel GENC

Customer experience

Lovat Dashboard

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Dashboard

No in-app purchases

None

Caster's Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lovat Dashboard free?
Lovat Dashboard 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 Dashboard or Caster's Tool?
Lovat Dashboard and Caster's Tool are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lovat Dashboard or Caster's Tool have ads?
Lovat Dashboard shows ads; Caster's Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Lovat Dashboard or Caster's Tool?
Lovat Dashboard ships an update every 8 days, and Caster's Tool every 2 days. Most recently, Lovat Dashboard was updated on June 5, 2026 and Caster's Tool on September 8, 2026.

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