Comparison

PivotFade vs NBA Trade Machine

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

Head to head
About

PivotFade

This app provides in-depth basketball statistics, from live game lineups and scoring runs to advanced player and team analytics. It visualizes on-court chemistry and shooting performance, offering insights into game trends and player efficiency.

Highlights
  • Live game lineups
  • Real-time scoring runs
  • Advanced leaderboards and clutch stats
  • Season overlay statistics
  • Assist network visualization
  • Detailed shot data and percentiles
  • Customizable on/off filtering
Features
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PivotFade is the NBA stats experience that feels just right. Built to bring together everything you need, from box scores, shot data, lineup insights, runs, assist networks, and block charts, all in one seamless platform. Whether you’re tracking live games or exploring season and stretch-level trends, PivotFade delivers meaningful stats without the clutter or complexity. Designed for true basketball fans, it helps you see and understand the game, not just the numbers. Key Features Live Game Lineups See live lineups as games unfold. Track who’s on the floor and how different combinations perform. Runs Follow the momentum of every game. The Runs feature identifies scoring surges, neutral stretches, and key shifts in control as they happen, giving you a real-time feel for how the game flows. Leaderboards & Clutch Stats Explore league leaderboards for players and teams across a wide range of advanced stats. Dive deeper with clutch statistics to see who performs best when the game is on the line. Season Overlay Stats Toggle between live and season data instantly. Compare a player’s in-game performance with their season averages in one view to see who’s playing above or below their norm. Assist Networks Visualize chemistry on the court. Discover who’s assisting who and how often, both at the game and season level, through our interactive assist network and detailed assisted-To tables. Shot Data Explore detailed shot area and shot type stats for every player and team. At the season level, see player percentiles and team rankings for both shot areas and shot types. You can also filter by half-court, fast-break, or second-chance opportunities to understand scoring in context. Customizable On/Off Filtering Use On/Off filtering across both lineup data and shot data. Choose any combination of players from a team to see how those changes affect performance in live games, over a stretch, or across the full season. Shot Percentiles Go deeper into shooting analytics. Compare how players stack up across the league in every area of the court, from corner threes to paint finishes, and explore shot-type profiles like floaters, step-backs, cuts, and dunks. PivotFade was built by two lifelong basketball fans who wanted a stats platform that captures the game the way it’s played. It’s simple when you need it to be, powerful when you want it to be, and always designed to make the story of the game clear. PivotFade is not associated with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Terms of Service: https://pivotfade.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://pivotfade.com/privacy

About

NBA Trade Machine

Create and analyze NBA trades with real-time roster and financial data. Easily build trades involving players, picks, or cash, and check compliance with CBA rules instantly. Share your trade proposals with others.

Highlights
  • Build NBA trades
  • Real-time roster data
  • Accurate CBA rules
  • Player, pick, and cash inclusion
  • Share trade results
Features
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Spotrac's NBA Trade Machine allows users to manage potential trades using up-to-date roster/financial information & accurate CBA rules/restrictions. Easily build trades that include players, draft picks, player rights, or cash to see if they pass all of the rules in real-time, then share the results to your social platforms. Visit spotrac.com/nba for more information regarding NBA financial data & trade information.

Screenshots

PivotFade4 screens
NBA Trade Machine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NBA Trade Machine at none against PivotFade's 1. NBA Trade Machine also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). PivotFade's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 57%). On price and device support 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. PivotFade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. NBA Trade Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PivotFade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PivotFade's written reviews are positive against 57% of NBA Trade Machine's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PivotFade versus NBA Trade Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPivotFadeNBA Trade Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPivotFade LLCMG3 WebWorks

Customer experience

PivotFade

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

NBA Trade Machine

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PivotFade

Subscriptions1
  • PivotFade Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
None

NBA Trade Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PivotFade free?
PivotFade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NBA Trade Machine free?
NBA Trade Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PivotFade or NBA Trade Machine?
PivotFade is rated higher. PivotFade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while NBA Trade Machine averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do PivotFade or NBA Trade Machine have ads?
NBA Trade Machine shows ads; PivotFade does not.

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