# BallUp vs Wright Hoops

The clearest difference is rating: Wright Hoops at 5.0 against BallUp's 4.0. Wright Hoops also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BallUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wright Hoops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BallUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wright Hoops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively.

BallUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Wright Hoops every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BallUp | Wright Hoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballup-play-now/id6741247600/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wright-hoops-ballup/id6759269013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BallUp, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793652771) | [SEAN DWAYNE WRIGHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877764606) |

## What reviewers say

### BallUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballup-play-now/id6741247600)

Find active pickup basketball games happening near you in real-time. See where the competition is before you go, track your stats, and connect with other players. Never waste a trip to an empty court again.

**Highlights:** Find live pickup runs, See active games near you, Track wins and runs, Compete on leaderboards, Follow friends' games, Designed for pickup culture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wright Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wright-hoops-ballup/id6759269013)

Discover local basketball courts and see real-time community activity. Connect with your local hoop scene, save favorite courts, and share photos to keep information up-to-date. Spend less time searching and more time playing.

**Highlights:** Find nearby basketball courts, See live community activity, Save favorite courts, Upload court photos, Track playing locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BallUp Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| BallUp Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BallUp free?

BallUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wright Hoops free?

Wright Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BallUp or Wright Hoops?

Wright Hoops is rated higher. BallUp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wright Hoops averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BallUp or Wright Hoops have ads?

Neither BallUp nor Wright Hoops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BallUp or Wright Hoops?

BallUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wright Hoops every 11 days. Most recently, BallUp was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wright Hoops on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*