Comparison

Ballercast vs Pickup ShotClock

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

Head to head
About

Ballercast

Features
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Transform any TV into a professional basketball scoreboard with BallerCast – the only basketball timer app with native Chromecast support and real-time multi-device control. WHY BALLERCAST? BallerCast eliminates expensive digital scoreboards by turning your TV, projector, or any Chromecast-enabled display into a stunning wireless basketball scoreboard. Perfect for youth leagues, recreational games, tournaments, school gyms, and pickup basketball. Unlike other scoreboard apps that require expensive hardware or complicated screen mirroring, BallerCast uses Google Cast technology to deliver crisp, lag-free scoreboard displays on any screen. MULTI-DEVICE COLLABORATIVE CONTROL The game-changing feature: share scoreboard control with anyone instantly using QR codes. - Scan a QR code to join game control from any device - Multiple people can manage the scoreboard simultaneously - Perfect for having assistant coaches, parents, or players help - No account required to join games – just scan and control - Real-time synchronization across all connected devices PROFESSIONAL SCOREBOARD FEATURES - Game clock with customizable periods/quarters - Shot clock (optional, fully configurable) - Team scores with easy tap/swipe controls - Timeouts tracking for both teams - Fouls tracking - Period/quarter management - Buzzer sounds and visual alerts - Portrait and landscape orientations CHROMECAST CASTING - One-tap casting to any Chromecast device - Cast receiver optimized for large displays - Clean, professional scoreboard interface on TV - No cables, no adapters, no screen mirroring required PERFECT FOR EVERY BASKETBALL SETTING Youth Leagues & School Gyms Replace expensive digital scoreboards with affordable TV-based solution. Set up once, use for entire season. Parents and volunteers can easily control the scoreboard. Recreational & Pickup Games Turn any gym with a TV into a professional basketball venue. Share control with players so everyone can help keep score. Tournaments & Competitions Run multiple courts simultaneously. Each court gets its own scoreboard. Organizers can monitor all games from their devices. Practice & Training Use the timer for drills, scrimmages, and practice games. Shot clock helps simulate game conditions. EASY GAME SETUP 1. Create a new game (or join an existing one) 2. Cast to your TV via Chromecast 3. Share QR code for others to join 4. Start playing! - Create and host your own games ($4.99 one-time purchase) Perfect for teams where the coach purchases premium and players use free version to help keep score. KEY ADVANTAGES OVER COMPETITORS - Native Chromecast integration (not screen mirroring) - Real-time multi-device sync via Firebase - QR code or link instant sharing (no accounts needed) - Clean, distraction-free TV display - Affordable alternative to $500+ digital scoreboards - Works with any Chromecast-enabled device - No monthly subscriptions - Professional-grade display quality TECHNICAL DETAILS - Real-time synchronization - Google Cast integration - Dedicated cast receiver app optimized for TVs - Works on iPhone, iPad - Internet connection required for casting and multi-device sync SUPPORT Need help? Have feature requests? Contact us at support@applicaudia.se Visit our website: https://applicaudia.se/ballercast TRANSFORM YOUR BASKETBALL GAMES TODAY Stop struggling with expensive scoreboards or basic timer apps. BallerCast gives you professional-grade scoreboard functionality at a fraction of the cost. Download now and experience the future of basketball scorekeeping!

About

Pickup ShotClock

This app transforms your iPad into a professional shot clock for pickup basketball games. It features a large, visible display with customizable durations and an offensive rebound mode. Control is simple with a single tap, and it includes visual and audible alerts for violations.

Highlights
  • Large, visible countdown display
  • Configurable shot durations
  • Offensive rebound mode
  • Single-tap control
  • Color countdown indicator
  • Audible violation alerts
Features
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Pickup ShotClock turns your iPad into a professional-grade shot clock for pickup basketball. Mount it courtside and control it with a single tap — no dedicated operator needed. • Large, high-visibility LED-style countdown readable from anywhere on the court • Configurable duration — 14s, 20s, 24s, 30s, or custom • Offensive rebound mode — same duration, reduced, or no reset • Tap anywhere on the clock to start or pause • Color countdown — turns yellow at 5 seconds • Audible warning beep and buzzer at violation • Screen stays on during play • Landscape display optimized for iPad

Screenshots

Ballercast4 screens
Pickup ShotClock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pickup ShotClock at every 3 days against Ballercast's every 3 months. Ballercast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballercast ships an update every 3 months, Pickup ShotClock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ballercast versus Pickup ShotClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallercastPickup ShotClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplicaudia ABJake Corkin

In-app purchases

None

Ballercast

No in-app purchases

None

Pickup ShotClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballercast free?
Ballercast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickup ShotClock free?
Pickup ShotClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ballercast or Pickup ShotClock have ads?
Neither Ballercast nor Pickup ShotClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballercast or Pickup ShotClock?
Ballercast ships an update every 3 months, and Pickup ShotClock every 3 days. Most recently, Ballercast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pickup ShotClock on October 31, 2026.

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