TheRundown Mobile vs BackStat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheRundown Mobile
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The Rundown is a sports data and analytics platform. It does not accept wagers or handle real-money transactions. All data is provided for entertainment and analytical purposes only. The Rundown is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple, Inc., the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, or any sports league. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Terms of Use: https://therundown.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://therundown.io/privacy
BackStat
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Watch the game on your schedule — without getting spoiled. BackStat shows you real-time stats for exactly where you are in the broadcast. Whether you're an hour behind or just catching up from the start, you'll only see what's already happened in your feed. Privacy Policy: https://backstat.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PERFECT FOR: • DVR and recorded game viewers • Time-shifted streaming (ESPN+, Peacock, Apple TV+) • Anyone who hates score spoilers SUPPORTED SPORTS: • MLB Baseball (free) • NBA Basketball (Pro) • NHL Hockey (Pro) COMING SOON: • MLS Soccer • FIFA World Cup 2026 • NFL Football • NCAA Football HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick your sport and today's game 2. Tell BackStat how far behind live you are 3. Watch — stats update automatically, spoiler-free No score alerts. No live updates bleeding through. Just the stats you've earned. BackStat Pro unlocks NBA and NHL coverage with a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TheRundown Mobile at 3 against BackStat's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TheRundown Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and BackStat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TheRundown Mobile | BackStat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Rundown | Chomps, LLC |
In-app purchases
TheRundown Mobile
- Basic Monthly$24.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$99.991 Month
BackStat
- BackStat Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- BackStat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
