Comparison

Hooper Man vs SKILLBOOST

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

Head to head
About

Hooper Man

Features
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# Hopper Man - Features Summary **Version 3.2 Build 1** ## Core Features ### Shot Tracking & Analytics - Zone-based shooting (12 different court zones) - Track makes/attempts, shot type, difficulty level, time of day - Real-time shooting percentages and performance analytics - Color-coded zones (green = high %, red = low %, yellow = average) - Best/worst shooting spots identification - Progress charts and performance trends ### Workout Management - Professional workout logging with energy levels and focus levels - Workout history with completion status - Workout scheduling and planning - Location, weather conditions, and personal notes - Workout type categorization ### Goal Setting & Achievement System - Smart goals for daily shots, weekly percentages, monthly workouts - Automatic progress tracking based on app usage - Achievement badges for milestones (100 shots, 50% accuracy, 7-day streaks) - Visual progress bars and completion indicators - Goal completion and uncompletion functionality - Daily challenges (e.g., "Make 50 free throws today", "Shoot 70% from 3-point range") ### Comprehensive Dashboard - Real-time statistics (overall percentage, total attempts, current streak) - Progress visualization with charts - Recent activity feed - Quick insights and performance trends - Time-based filtering (All, Today, This Week, etc.) ### Privacy & Data - Zero data collection - all data stored locally - No internet connection required - Complete user control over data - Privacy-first design philosophy ### User Interface - Tab-based navigation (Dashboard, Shoot, Workouts, Goals) - Welcome screen with onboarding - Zone selection grid interface - Detailed shot input forms - Workout creation interface - Achievements gallery with unlock requirements ### Analytics & Insights - Overall shooting percentage calculations - Zone-specific performance stats - Streak tracking for consecutive practice days - Shot type breakdown analysis - Time-of-day performance tracking - Visual data representation with charts and graphs

About

SKILLBOOST

This app provides basketball players with personalized, structured workouts to improve their solo training. It generates drills based on your player profile and skill level, turning practice into a gamified experience with progress tracking and rewards.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout generation
  • 140+ drill library
  • Player profile customization
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Skill level adjustment
  • Workout history
Features
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Consistency > complexity. Start focusing on real reps instead of scrolling for drills. SKILLBOOST gives basketball players personalized workouts so you always know what to do when you train alone. 1) Build your player profile 2) Get workouts generated for your game 3) Watch yourself actually improve as you stay consistent. The app is built by a former college player, and every drill video is performed on‑court by the creator. You get simple, proven drills that actually translate to games, no gimmicks or flashy training sessions, just structured work. HOW TO GET STARTED During onboarding, you set your position and play-style, how often you want to work out, workout length, focus areas, and your skill level and self-ratings. SKILLBOOST uses your answers to generate workouts from a 140+ drill library, so every session fits how you play. If sessions are consistently marked either easy or hard, then SKILLBOOST will suggest you change your skill levels in your profile. You can view every workout you have completed in your history, explore all drills in the library, and adjust your profile at any time. LEVEL UP Earn stats and level up as you complete workouts, and unlock badges as you stay consistent. SKILLBOOST turns boring solo training into a game you can win by showing up and doing the work. PRICING SKILLBOOST is free to download. Unlock full access with a subscription: Both plans include a 1‑week free trial. Monthly: $9.99 per month Yearly: $79.99 per year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hooper Man4 screens
SKILLBOOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hooper Man at none against SKILLBOOST's 2. SKILLBOOST's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. SKILLBOOST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hooper Man asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hooper Man versus SKILLBOOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHooper ManSKILLBOOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGili Ilany FreedmanParks McLain

In-app purchases

None

Hooper Man

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SKILLBOOST

Subscriptions2
  • SKILLBOOST Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SKILLBOOST Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Hooper Man free?
Hooper Man is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKILLBOOST free?
SKILLBOOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hooper Man or SKILLBOOST have ads?
Neither Hooper Man nor SKILLBOOST shows ads.

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