Comparison

Rüns vs Hoopr

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

Head to head
About

Rüns

Features
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Rüns is the fastest way to find pickup basketball near you — and never play on an empty court again. See which courts are live right now, check in when you're hooping, and rally your crew for the next run. No more group-chat guessing or showing up to a locked gym. Open Rüns, see where the game's at, and go. WHY BALLERS USE RÜNS - Live court activity — see which courts are popping in real time before you leave the house - Check in — tap "I'm running here" so others know the game's on - Schedule runs — set a time, invite players, and fill the court - Join the action — RSVP to open runs near you and meet new hoopers - Home courts — favorite your spots and get a heads-up when they go live - Add a court — put your local spot on the map for everyone RÜNS PRO Level up with Rüns Pro — an auto-renewable subscription: - Smart court alerts — get pinged the second your home courts go live - Recurring runs — set your weekly run and auto-invite the crew - Bigger runs — larger invites and rosters up to 30 - Busy hours & trends — know the best times to pull up - Pro badge — stand out on the court Rüns Pro is offered as a monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($14.99) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The core app is free — live court data, check-ins, and joining runs never cost a thing. Privacy Policy: https://eight-empress-828.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Runs-29846bde7fff4294a4230bd71892abbb Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hoopr

Features
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Hoopr is the go-to app for pickup basketball players. Find courts near you, see who's playing right now, and run your city. FIND YOUR RUN See every basketball court near you on an interactive map. Public parks, private gyms, and everything in between. REAL-TIME COURT ACTIVITY Check in when you arrive so other players know the court is live. The more players, the hotter the pin. ORGANIZE AND JOIN GAMES Create pickup games, set skill levels, and fill your squad. Join games organized by others in your area. BUILD YOUR REP Every check-in, every game, every run builds your OVR score. Rise from Rookie all the way to Street Legend and run your city. CONNECT WITH PLAYERS Message other hoopers, follow your favorite players, and build your basketball network. Hoopr is where the next run starts.

Screenshots

Rüns4 screens
Hoopr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoopr at none against Rüns's 2. Hoopr also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Rüns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hoopr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rüns ships an update every 2 weeks, Hoopr every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rüns versus Hoopr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRünsHoopr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbenjamin eltonJETHRO BIZUMUREMYI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rüns

Subscriptions2
  • Runs Pro$1.991 Month
  • Runs Pro$14.991 Year
None

Hoopr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rüns free?
Rüns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoopr free?
Hoopr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rüns or Hoopr have ads?
Neither Rüns nor Hoopr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rüns or Hoopr?
Rüns ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hoopr every 8 days. Most recently, Rüns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hoopr on October 25, 2026.

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