Cricket Central vs PitchCast Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cricket Central
The official app for the New Zealand cricket community. Access fixtures, ladders, results, and player stats. Logged-in participants can sync their schedules for instant match updates.
- Fixtures, ladders, and results
- Player and team statistics
- Favorite players, teams, and competitions
- Sync personal fixtures to schedule
- Instant match updates
- Official New Zealand cricket community app
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Introducing the official mobile app for everyone involved in the New Zealand Cricket Community. Cricket Central is the official free iOS app for the New Zealand cricket community, featuring fixtures, ladders, results and stats from PlayHQ. Fans can favourite players, teams and competitions, while logged-in participants get their fixtures synced to their schedule with instant match updates.
PitchCast Live
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Professional streams straight from your pocket. Turn your smartphone into a professional broadcast camera. PitchCast Live allows grassroots sports clubs, schools, and leagues to live stream their matches in high definition without the need for expensive hardware, bulky encoders, or complex camera rigs. Whether you are on the boundary line or the sidelines, all you need is your phone and a tripod to give your community a premium viewing experience. Why Grassroots Clubs Choose PitchCast Live: * No Expensive Hardware Needed: Skip the thousand-dollar equipment. Stream high-quality video using the camera technology already in your pocket. * Built for Grassroots Volunteers: You don't need to be a tech expert. Our clean, intuitive interface allows any club volunteer or parent to spin up a live broadcast in seconds. * Instant Score Integration: Give your broadcast a professional television feel. PitchCast Live seamlessly integrates real-time scores directly onto the video overlay, keeping your viewers engaged every second of the game. * Reliable Outdoor Performance: Built specifically for the unpredictable nature of local sports grounds, featuring smart data optimization to keep your stream running smoothly even on cellular networks. Bring professional-grade broadcasting to your local club. Download PitchCast Live today and never miss a moment of the action.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PitchCast Live at 13.0 against Cricket Central's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cricket Central | PitchCast Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PlayHQ | Zwecks Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Cricket Central
No in-app purchases
PitchCast Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cricket Central free?
Is PitchCast Live free?
Do Cricket Central or PitchCast Live have ads?
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