Ballercast vs Powdy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ballercast
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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!
Powdy
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Powdy lets you create and run your own table tennis league or tournament — for a friend group, office, dorm, or club. You set it up; you run it. Name your league, register players, generate group stages and knockout brackets, enter match scores, and track live rankings, ratings, and everyone's personal results. Powdy is a personal, general-purpose tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any school, club, business, or organization — every user sets up and manages their own league independently. Features - Name your own league and each tournament - Player registration with organizer-confirmed payments - Optional entry fee and your own payment link (Venmo, Zelle, Stripe, Google Form, etc.) - Automatic group stages and knockout brackets (quarterfinals, semifinals, final) - Live rankings and carry-forward player ratings - Personal match history and win/loss results - Multiple organizer roles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Powdy at every 3 weeks against Ballercast's every 3 months. 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.
Ballercast ships an update every 3 months, Powdy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballercast | Powdy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applicaudia AB | Guanhua Tao |
In-app purchases
Ballercast
No in-app purchases
Powdy
No in-app purchases









