Comparison

HowzApp vs OverMate

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

Head to head
About

HowzApp

Features
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Each video must consist of one delivery only, filmed in 4k video and at 60 fps. THE APP WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT THESE SETTINGS. Of course, the pitching and impact must be recorded in the video At present, it requires a WHITE CRICKET BALL and will not work with other colors. The 4 corners to click (see above) must be FULLY VISIBLE in the video. Additionally, THE TOP OF OFF STUMP SHOULD BE VISIBLE AT THE START OF THE VIDEO to calibrate the tracker. Once the app icon is clicked, instructions on which corners to click along with which order to be selected appears. Then, the user has to pick the video for review. It may take a moment for the video to be rendered Once a video has been selected, the users can click the "RHB" (Right Hand Bat) button to change it to "LHB" (Left Hand Bat). The button toggles between these two modes. The video will play automatically once rendered so the users can identify that delivery. Then user selects the corners in the right sequence. 2 fingers can be used to zoom the video in (to the center) and 1 finger to click. If the user needs to modify selection, then the "Reset" button is available to clear the corner clicks. Once the 4 required corners have been selected, a "Send" button will appear. After this. an "Uploading video" popup will be visible. After the pop-up disappears, the user should be able to see the OUT / NOT OUT / UMPIRE'S CALL decision. Also, users will see a small yellow and red line drawn close to the batsman (zooming may be needed to see it). The yellow part represents the visible ball path and the red represents the predicted path. The transition from yellow to red path is meant to be approximate and not exact. If N/A is still present after the Uploading Video popup has vanished, then trying again will usually solve the problem. If user wants to upload a new video, the "New" button can be used. When uploading a new video, make sure to click the Reset button.

About

OverMate

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OverMate is a simple, focused helper for cricket umpires and scorers. Set up a match in seconds and keep accurate track of every ball, over, and innings, right from your pocket. Whether you're officiating a casual game or a club match, OverMate keeps scoring effortless so you can stay on top of the action, not the paperwork. START A MATCH Add team names, pick the match length, record the toss winner and their decision, and you're ready to play. LIVE SCORING Tap to log runs, extras, and wickets. OverMate updates the score, overs, and run rate instantly, with a current-over tracker and Undo Last Ball for quick corrections. BALL COUNTER A clean, minimal over counter. Tap through balls 1 to 6 and let OverMate signal when the over is complete. MATCH HISTORY Every match is saved with full innings summaries the scores, wickets, extras, and overs bowled, so you can look back anytime. SIMPLE & PRIVATE No sign-in required. Your matches stay on your device, private and always yours. Haptic feedback and a clean dark theme keep things distraction-free. Download OverMate and make your next match easier to call. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/td-chowdhury/overmate/overmate-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/td-chowdhury/overmate/overmate-privacy-policy

Screenshots

HowzApp1 screens
OverMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HowzApp at 3 against OverMate's 1. HowzApp also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HowzApp versus OverMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowzAppOverMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApoorva VaradarajanMd Tamim Dari Chowdhury

In-app purchases

None

HowzApp

No in-app purchases

None

OverMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HowzApp free?
HowzApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OverMate free?
OverMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HowzApp or OverMate have ads?
Neither HowzApp nor OverMate shows ads.

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