Basketball Training Apps, ranked
6 products. Prices checked Oct 15, 2026.
How we ranked these
Ranked by spec fit for the use case: an individual player training at home with just a phone. Criteria, in priority order:
- Works with only a phone (no extra hardware required).
- Free tier availability and annual cost of the paid plan.
- Published feature set (shot tracking, guided drills, multiple profiles).
We have not tested these products. Ranks reflect published specs and prices only. Full methodology.
Quick comparison
| # | Product | Brand | Price (Oct 15, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HomeCourt | HomeCourt (NEX Team) | Free; HomeCourt+ $7.99/mo or $69.99/yr |
| 2 | Pure Sweat Basketball Workouts | Pure Sweat Basketball | $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr (App Store listing) |
| 3 | Swish AI: Basketball Coach | Swish AI | Several tiers: $5.99–$9.99/mo, $24.99–$39.99/yr, $3.99–$7.99/wk (App Store listing) |
| 4 | Dribbleup Membership | Dribbleup | $19.99/mo (+ Smart Basketball $29.99) |
| 5 | Dr. Dish Player App Membership | Dr. Dish | $39.00/mo |
| 6 | ShotTracker Pulse | ShotTracker | $1,500/yr (3-year term) |
The ranking
#1: HomeCourt
Brand: HomeCourt (NEX Team)
- Camera-based shot tracking; unlimited for all users
- 100+ drills free
- Annual plan includes up to 4 profiles
- 7-day free trial of premium
Why #1: Only app here with a substantial free tier and phone-only shot tracking.
View source at HomeCourt (opens in new tab)Free; HomeCourt+ $7.99/mo or $69.99/yr
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at HomeCourt. Specs from the source page.
#2: Pure Sweat Basketball Workouts
Brand: Pure Sweat Basketball
- Guided workout programs
- Phone only
- Price per App Store in-app purchase list
Why #2: Lowest annual price for guided workouts, but no camera tracking.
View source at Apple App Store (opens in new tab)$4.99/mo or $49.99/yr (App Store listing)
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Apple App Store. Specs from the source page.
#3: Swish AI: Basketball Coach
Brand: Swish AI
- AI shot-form analysis from recorded practice (elbow, feet, follow-through, release, balance)
- iPhone only
- App Store description: all features require a subscription
- Price per App Store in-app purchase list
Why #3: Phone-only AI form feedback, but there is no free tier and the App Store lists many plan tiers without saying which one a new user gets, so the real annual cost is unclear.
View source at Apple App Store (opens in new tab)Several tiers: $5.99–$9.99/mo, $24.99–$39.99/yr, $3.99–$7.99/wk (App Store listing)
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Apple App Store. Specs from the source page.
#4: Dribbleup Membership
Brand: Dribbleup
- 2,000+ drills and live classes
- Up to 6 household members
- Requires Dribbleup smart ball
Why #4: Strong household value, but requires the company's ball.
View source at Dribbleup (official) (opens in new tab)$19.99/mo (+ Smart Basketball $29.99)
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Dribbleup (official). Specs from the source page.
#5: Dr. Dish Player App Membership
Brand: Dr. Dish
- Month-to-month membership
- For Dr. Dish machine owners
Why #5: Only useful with a Dr. Dish machine.
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#6: ShotTracker Pulse
Brand: ShotTracker
- Team/bench analytics app with equipment
- Three-year term, annual auto-renewal
Why #6: Built for teams and facilities, not individuals; most expensive.
View source at ShotTracker (opens in new tab)$1,500/yr (3-year term)
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at ShotTracker. Specs from the source page.
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