Comparison

HoopNote vs BrakitNova

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

Head to head
About

HoopNote

Features
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HoopNote is the free basketball stats app for pickup games, club scrimmages, and rec leagues. Available in 9 languages. Record both teams on one screen. Every play is one tap on the player who made it. When the game ends you get a full box score, shooting percentages, and an MVP, automatically. Share one link. Teammates, opponents, and family open the result page in any browser. No app install, no sign-up. RECORD - All 10 players on the floor from both teams on one screen - One-tap actions: 2PT, 3PT, free throws, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, fouls, turnovers - Overtime up to OT4 and scoring by quarter - Substitutions in one tap, clone your last lineup - Keeps recording without signal and syncs when you are back online - A reminder an hour before your next game SHARE - Automatic box score and MVP after every game - MVP by efficiency (EFF), or pick the MVP yourself after the game - Private web link that opens anywhere, in the viewer's language - Teammates tap their name on the result page to claim the game into their own stats CLUB MODE - Split your own members into two sides for an intra-squad game - Personal stats keep growing; team win rate and team stats stay clean HOOPNOTE PRO (optional) - No ads - eFG%, TS%, assist-to-turnover, plus/minus, offensive and defensive rating, net rating - Team stats and Four Factors, season leaderboards, shareable season recap card, full game history - 30-day free trial, no payment method required LANGUAGES English, Korean, Spanish, Czech, Japanese, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Traditional Chinese Free with minimal ads on the home and team screens only. Never on the recording screen or result pages. Sign in with Apple or Google. For players 18 and older. Contact: official@hoopnote.com Privacy Policy: https://hoopnote.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ HoopNote Terms of Service: https://hoopnote.com/terms

About

BrakitNova

Predict tournament outcomes, create social groups to compete with friends, and track live game results. Engage in real-time match rooms and collect unique digital cards for memorable moments. An AI host provides insights and commentary.

Highlights
  • Bracket predictions
  • Social lounges with friends
  • Live match tracking
  • Collectible digital cards
  • AI-powered insights
  • Leaderboards
Features
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BrakitNova turns every tournament into a social showdown. Make your bracket picks, run your own Lounge with friends, and climb the leaderboard as real results roll in. This isn't a spreadsheet of predictions — it's a living, breathing party around the games you love. PICK & COMPETE Predict winners across the bracket, earn points for every correct call, and watch your rank rise on both your private Lounge board and the global leaderboard. YOUR LOUNGE, YOUR CREW Brackets are the excuse — your people are the point. Talk trash, react live, and live every match together in your own Lounge. LIVE MATCH ROOMS Follow every match in real time — scores, events, head-to-head stats, and the moments that matter, as they happen. COLLECTIBLE CARDS Every milestone, every called upset, every unforgettable moment gets sealed into a collectible card that's yours alone. The rarer the moment, the rarer the card. MEET BRAKITNOVA Your AI master of ceremonies brings hot takes, predictions, and rival briefings to keep your Lounge buzzing all tournament long. Free to play. Make your picks, run your Lounge, and climb the leaderboard. Upgrade for unlimited brackets, collectible cards, and live AI commentary in your language. Your tournament. Your crew. Your call. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HoopNote4 screens
BrakitNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrakitNova at none against HoopNote's 2. BrakitNova also leads on ads (none vs shown). HoopNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. HoopNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BrakitNova asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoopNote ships an update every 4 days, BrakitNova every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HoopNote versus BrakitNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoopNoteBrakitNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB162 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSHINHONG YUAdebo Thomas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HoopNote

Subscriptions2
  • HoopNote Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HoopNote Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
None

BrakitNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HoopNote free?
HoopNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrakitNova free?
BrakitNova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HoopNote or BrakitNova have ads?
HoopNote shows ads; BrakitNova does not.
Which is updated more often, HoopNote or BrakitNova?
HoopNote ships an update every 4 days, and BrakitNova every 8 days. Most recently, HoopNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and BrakitNova on October 11, 2026.

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