# MaxStats vs Basketball Simple Stat Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxStats at none against Basketball Simple Stat Tracker's 10. MaxStats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Basketball Simple Stat Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Simple Stat Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MaxStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MaxStats against 4.7 for Basketball Simple Stat Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 953 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of MaxStats's written reviews are positive against 82% of Basketball Simple Stat Tracker's.

MaxStats ships an update every 3 months, Basketball Simple Stat Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MaxStats | Basketball Simple Stat Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxstats-basketball/id923893903/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-simple-stat-tracker/id1224378809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 953 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MaxPreps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427063492) | [Rylan Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224378808) |

## What reviewers say

### MaxStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxstats-basketball/id923893903)

This app provides comprehensive basketball statistics tracking for high school games. It offers real-time editing, a built-in rules engine, and seamless integration with a national database for easy setup and stat import/export. Visualize game data with an interactive court and scoreboard.

**Highlights:** Interactive court and scoreboard, MaxPreps stat categories tracking, Real-time stat editing, Built-in NFHS basketball rules engine, Roster and lineup management, Export stats to MaxPreps.com, In-game and postgame reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great stat app
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Works well with MaxPreps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clock issues
- 🐛 Sync issues with MaxPreps
- 🐛 Doesn't work without WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- Clock malfunctioning after a few games
- Automatically adding turnovers when entering offensive fouls
- Doesn't work on MacBook

**Requested features**

- Add custom stat buttons
- Landscape mode option
- Reset team fouls each quarter
- Real-time stat sharing


### Basketball Simple Stat Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-simple-stat-tracker/id1224378809)

Easily track individual player or entire team basketball statistics during games. Share detailed reports, live game updates, and connect with other fans. Features shot charts, heatmaps, and team management tools.

**Highlights:** Track individual player stats, Record entire team games, Live game streaming for fans, Shot charts and heatmaps, Team and player management, Shareable game reports, Messaging and alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Buy 1 Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2 Credits | $5.49 | one-time |
| Buy 4 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and practical
- 💡 Helpful for tracking individual player stats
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Useful for parents and coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loses data
- 🐛 Ads that can't be closed
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔒 Expensive paid version
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Game stats disappearing mid-game
- App freezing and crashing
- Ads that won't close
- Incorrect stat calculations
- Inability to edit completed games

**Requested features**

- Save game stats and view historical data
- Track season stats and averages
- Add more customization options
- Improve UI and navigation
- Allow tracking of multiple players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MaxStats free?

MaxStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Basketball Simple Stat Tracker free?

Basketball Simple Stat Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MaxStats or Basketball Simple Stat Tracker?

Basketball Simple Stat Tracker is rated higher. MaxStats averages 4.7 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Basketball Simple Stat Tracker averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do MaxStats or Basketball Simple Stat Tracker have ads?

Basketball Simple Stat Tracker shows ads; MaxStats does not.

### Which is updated more often, MaxStats or Basketball Simple Stat Tracker?

MaxStats ships an update every 3 months, and Basketball Simple Stat Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, MaxStats was updated on November 1, 2026 and Basketball Simple Stat Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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