# SetPlay vs PlayBook

The clearest difference is rating: PlayBook at 4.2 against SetPlay's 2.6. PlayBook also leads on ratings volume (369 vs 27). SetPlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SetPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayBook has 369 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SetPlay's written reviews are positive against 26% of PlayBook's.

SetPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, PlayBook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetPlay | PlayBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setplay/id963436539/reviews) | **[4.2 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-coach-tactic-board/id1603572641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **26.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alvin Calma](https://appshunter.io/developer/954843568) | [Anant Patni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603572643) |

## What reviewers say

### SetPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setplay/id963436539)

This sports coaching app helps basketball teams plan strategies during timeouts and practices. Visualize plays with drawing tools, customize player details, and record video instructions to enhance teamwork and secure victories.

**Highlights:** Basketball strategy planning, Record video with voice-over, Full and half court views, Draw lines and directions, Customize player names and numbers, Select court floor types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlayBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbook-coach-tactic-board/id1603572641)

This app allows coaches to create, customize, and share strategic plays for various sports. It offers drawing tools, player customization, and the ability to record and export plays for team communication and practice drills.

**Highlights:** Draw and customize plays, Choose offensive and defensive players, Customize themes and player colors, Record plays with voice, Share plays and generate playbooks, Export plays as JPEG and PDF, Apple Pencil compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayBook Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PlayBook Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| PlayBook Pro | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for drawing plays
- 💡 Potential for new generation coaching
- 👍 Awesome for coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive yearly fees
- 💸 Overpriced party option
- ❌ App is worthless free
- 👎 Free version limited
- 💸 Too expensive to use

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Repeatedly called for screen rotation but never saved
- 🐛 Cannot restore previous/life-time purchase
- 🐛 Cannot screen record after switching devices
- 🐛 Cannot write on court after update

**Requested features**

- Live Play action option to animate plays
- Add erase option for editing
- Smoother operating interface needed
- Allow writing on court again
- Month free trial to test app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetPlay free?

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

### Is PlayBook free?

PlayBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SetPlay or PlayBook?

PlayBook is rated higher. SetPlay averages 2.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while PlayBook averages 4.2 from 369 ratings.

### Do SetPlay or PlayBook have ads?

Neither SetPlay nor PlayBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetPlay or PlayBook?

SetPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlayBook every 5 weeks. Most recently, SetPlay was updated on November 1, 2026 and PlayBook on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*