Wapp vs NowBall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wapp
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Sports are better together. Wapp is the ultimate social network for local athletes, designed to connect you with players, pickup games, and teams right in your neighborhood—no matter what sport you play. Stop struggling to find enough people for a match and start building your local sports community. Whether you want to hit the court, the field, or the park, Wapp brings the players to you. CORE FEATURES: • DISCOVER LOCAL GAMES: Set your availability, choose your sports, and let Wapp’s smart matchmaking engine find nearby pickup games that fit your schedule. Meet new players in your area who share your passion and skill level. • MERGE SQUADS & MAKE FRIENDS: Only have a couple of friends free? Wapp automatically detects other small groups playing your sport nearby and suggests merging your events. Combine forces, meet new people, and easily hit the exact numbers you need for a full game. • GROW YOUR COMMUNITY: Control who sees your games. Broadcast your matches to the entire neighborhood to invite fresh talent and fill open spots, or keep your event visibility private for exclusive sessions with your close circle. • BUILD YOUR REPUTATION: Create your digital sports identity. Get rated by teammates on your attitude, punctuality, and sportsmanship. Give props to players you enjoyed competing with and become a recognized name in your local sports scene. • ORGANIZE YOUR CREW: Keep your friend group or club completely organized. Manage your roster, track who is showing up to the next session, set team roles, and handle health declarations so everyone can just focus on having fun. Merge & Conquer Short on players? Our new Merge Discovery Engine connects you with other teams nearby who are looking for a match. View compatibility scores based on skill level, location, and time, and merge your squads instantly. Get off the couch, connect with your neighborhood, and get into the game with Wapp!
NowBall
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NowBall is the ultimate app for pickup sports players. Whether you're looking for a quick football game or want to organize a basketball match with friends, NowBall makes it effortless. FEATURES: • Find nearby pickup games instantly • Build your team and invite players • Track your performance and stats • Player ratings and card system • Team of the Week recognition • Real-time game updates No more endless group chats trying to organize a game. NowBall brings players together on one platform — just open the app, find a game, and play. Available for football and basketball. More sports coming soon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Wapp at none against NowBall's shown. NowBall's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Wapp ships an update every 2 weeks, NowBall every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wapp | NowBall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Wurms | Ron Haimjan |
In-app purchases
Wapp
No in-app purchases
NowBall
No in-app purchases








