Dr. Dish vs The Gun (Shoot-A-Way)
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For home use, Dr. Dish Home is the lowest upfront price at $3,495, but its player-app membership is sold separately ($39/month listed). Dr. Dish Home3 ($4,495) offers 180° programmable passing and needs no membership, per Dr. Dish. The Gun Home Edition ($4,295 on sale, list $4,795) runs from a touchpad with no phone or app.
3 products. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
How we compared these
Published specs and prices only, from each product's source page. We have not tested these products. Order follows the same criteria as our Basketball Shooting Machines ranking. Full methodology.
Side by side
| Product | Price | Published rep rate | Spots / distances | Control | Membership | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dish Home3 | $4,495.00 | Up to 1,200 shots/hour | 180° programmable passing | App | Maker states none required | 270 lb | 2-year full warranty |
| Dr. Dish Home | $3,495.00 | 1,200 reps/hour | Programmable spots; 5 distances | Phone app | Sold separately ($39/month listed) | 270 lb | 2-year full warranty |
| The Gun Home Edition | $4,295.00 (sale; list $4,795.00) | Not published on the page | 11 locations; 7 distances | Touchpad; no phone/app required | No app required | 247 lb | 2 years |
The picks
#1: Dr. Dish Home3
Brand: Dr. Dish
- Up to 1,200 shots per hour (maker claim)
- 180° programmable passing across court locations
- App-based training, make/miss shot counter
- Maker states no membership required
Verdict: Pick this for 180° programmable passing, a published rate of up to 1,200 shots/hour and no required membership.
Ranked #1 on our Shooting Machines list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#2: Dr. Dish Home
Brand: Dr. Dish
- 1,200 reps per hour (maker claim)
- Fully programmable to court spots; 5 passing distances
- App control via phone; mechanical shot counter
- 40" L × 30" W × 78" H storage footprint
- Player-app membership sold separately (month-to-month listed at $39)
Verdict: Pick this for the lowest upfront price, if you are fine paying for the app membership.
Ranked #2 on our Shooting Machines list.
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#3: The Gun Home Edition
Brand: Shoot-A-Way
- 11 programmable locations, 7 pass distances
- 247 lb; 52 × 28 × 75 in
- Touchpad control, no phone/app required
- Ultrasonic makes counter; works with 9 ft or 10 ft rims
- 2-year warranty; made in USA
Verdict: Pick this if you want a machine that works without a phone, app or membership.
Ranked #3 on our Shooting Machines list.
View source at Shoot-A-Way (opens in new tab)$4,295.00 (sale; list $4,795.00)
Price checked Oct 17, 2026 at Shoot-A-Way. Specs from the source page.
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Common questions
Is Dr. Dish or The Gun better for home use?
On our home-use criteria, Dr. Dish Home3 ranks #1, Dr. Dish Home #2 and The Gun Home Edition #3 on our shooting machines page. Home3 publishes up to 1,200 shots per hour while The Gun's page publishes no rate; The Gun is the one to pick if you want no phone or app.
Does the Dr. Dish Home need a membership?
Dr. Dish sells the player-app membership separately; the month-to-month plan is listed at $39. Dr. Dish states the Home3 does not require a membership.
Which costs less over three years: Dr. Dish Home or The Gun Home Edition?
Dr. Dish Home is $3,495 upfront. Adding the $39/month membership for 36 months ($1,404) brings it to $4,899. The Gun Home Edition is $4,295 on sale and runs from a touchpad with no app required. Dr. Dish Home3 is $4,495 with no required membership.
How much does The Gun Home Edition cost?
$4,295.00 on sale (list $4,795.00) on shootaway.com, checked Oct 17, 2026. It has 11 programmable locations, 7 pass distances, weighs 247 lb and carries a 2-year warranty.
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