Comparison

PaceLab vs Cric Captain

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

Head to head
About

PaceLab

Features
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Cricket Bowling Coach AI Take your cricket bowling skills to the next level with Cricket Bowling Coach AI, the ultimate AI-driven coaching app designed for both players and coaches. Whether you're a fast bowler looking to increase your pace or a coach managing a group of players, this app provides personalized, data-driven suggestions to help you improve. Key Features: AI-Driven Bowling Analysis: Get real-time feedback and tailored suggestions to refine your bowling technique. Steffans 6-Week Program: Enroll in the proven Steffans program to systematically improve your bowling pace and accuracy. Group Sessions for Coaches: Easily create and manage group training sessions, track player progress, and provide feedback. Individual Player Sessions: Players can start their own sessions, track performance, and follow personalized training plans. Progress Tracking: Monitor your improvement over time with detailed analytics and performance reports.

About

Cric Captain

Features
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Stop juggling WhatsApp threads and spreadsheets. Cric Captain puts your whole squad, your fielding plans, and your match-day logistics in one place. Team & Roster • Invite players with a simple join code • Manage join requests and your full roster • Track player stats across the season Match Day • Build your Playing XI and check player availability • Set the bowling plan and log opponent notes • Coordinate carpool for away matches Field Setup • Drag-and-drop field placements on a visual pitch • Save and reuse field templates for different formats • Build custom setups per match or bowler Tournaments • Organize and track matches across a tournament Cric Captain Pro unlocks unlimited teams, templates, and full match history — try it free for your first month, then just €1.99/month or €9.99/year. Built for club and school cricket captains who want less admin, more time on the pitch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PaceLab4 screens
Cric Captain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceLab at none against Cric Captain's 2. Cric Captain's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. Cric Captain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PaceLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaceLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Cric Captain every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PaceLab versus Cric Captain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceLabCric Captain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopertheecodeHari Basnet

In-app purchases

None

PaceLab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cric Captain

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PaceLab free?
PaceLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cric Captain free?
Cric Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaceLab or Cric Captain have ads?
Neither PaceLab nor Cric Captain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaceLab or Cric Captain?
PaceLab ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cric Captain every 4 days. Most recently, PaceLab was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cric Captain on October 31, 2026.

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