HomeCourt Alternatives: An Honest Comparison for Solo Shooters

Short answer: it depends on what you want measured. For arc and depth feedback on an iPhone, look at HOOPS. On Android, Shootaround. If you want to track every shot with no setup — by voice or tap with the phone in your pocket, or with the camera when you can prop it up — that is what SwishCall does. Ball AI and Spalding TF DNA (formerly SIQ) are covered below too.

We make SwishCall, so weigh this accordingly. Everything below about other apps comes from their own websites and App Store or Google Play listings as of November 2026, including prices. Check the current listing before you buy.

What HomeCourt still does well

HomeCourt is an official NBA partner, and it is much more than a shot counter. It offers virtual competitions and team tools, and HomeCourt+ adds 50+ sessions built by NBA-level trainers and personalized daily workouts. Its App Store listing also describes tracking release time, dribble speed and vertical jump on top of makes and misses.

The free tier is also generous. According to HomeCourt's subscription FAQ, anyone can use unlimited shot tracking and 100+ drills without paying; the subscription mostly unlocks full workout history (the free tier keeps the current and previous month), deeper analytics, and long-form content. HomeCourt+ is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year, and it can be shared with up to 4 family members or friends.

If you want gamified drills, AR targets and NBA content in one app, HomeCourt is still the most complete package on this list.

Two things worth checking before you commit:

• Platform. HomeCourt's general FAQ says it is not available on Android, and recording needs iOS 13+ on an iPhone 6S or newer, or a supported iPad.
• Update cadence. As of November 2026, the App Store listing shows version 3.34, released January 2022. Since the free tier costs nothing, test it on your own phone before paying.

Best if you want arc and depth feedback: HOOPS

HOOPS comes from Noah Basketball, whose Noah Pro system is used by NBA, WNBA, G-League and top NCAA programs. The app takes Noah's shot tracking engine and runs it on an iPhone, giving feedback on arc (a 45-degree entry angle) and depth (11 inches deep in the basket).

The trade-off is scope. Noah's own product page says HOOPS tracks straight-ahead shots only, such as free throws and top-of-key threes, and that a tripod is recommended but not required. The App Store listing requires an iPhone XS or later and lists subscriptions at $3.99 a month or $39.99 a year.

Pick it if your problem is a flat or inconsistent shot, not if you want a chart of every spot on the floor.

Ball AI

Ball AI is a camera-based tracker: the iPhone or Android camera counts makes, misses and dribbles and maps shots by spot, with an AI coach commenting on each rep. Per its website, it is aimed at young players from rec league to varsity, a tripod helps but you can set the phone on the ground, and pricing is $9.99 a month or $57.99 a year, with family plans.

The practical difference from SwishCall is setup. Camera tracking needs the phone placed with the hoop in frame every session. SwishCall has a camera mode too, but it also tracks by voice or tap, so you can log a full workout with the phone in your pocket when there is nowhere to put it.

Best if you don't want a camera on you: Spalding TF DNA (formerly SIQ)

Spalding TF DNA, which is what SIQ became, works differently. The sensor is inside the basketball, so there is no phone to prop up and no angle to get right. The app tracks makes, misses, release time, release angle, spin rate and shot situation.

The cost is two-part: you buy the Spalding TF DNA smart ball, then a membership, which the App Store listing prices at $124.99 a year. The ball is sold separately on Spalding's site.

It suits gyms where there is nowhere useful to put a phone.

Best on Android: Shootaround

Shootaround is the one app here that is Android only (Android 11 or newer). It watches the hoop, calls makes and misses on-device, and builds zone shot charts and highlight reels.

Its setup instructions are specific: phone 25 to 45 feet from the basket, at roughly a 45-degree angle, at chest height on a tripod or ledge. The free tier covers tracking, shot charts, history and reels; Shootaround Plus is $2.99 a month or $22.99 a year and adds form analysis, two more drills, lifetime stats and reel settings.

Best for no-setup logging: SwishCall

SwishCall's pitch is narrower than HomeCourt's. It counts makes and misses and splits them by shot type, and you choose how. Tap the screen, say "swish" or "miss" out loud, or prop your iPhone up and let the camera count. You can switch between them mid-workout. Tap and voice need no setup at all. Camera mode runs on the phone and needs an iPhone 13 or later.

All three tracking modes, session history, basic stats and template workout plans are free. Pro adds court heat maps, trend charts and a custom plan builder.

It also has a Coach mode that builds each session — warm-up, main drill, pressure drill, finisher — around the spots where you miss most.

What it doesn't do: no arc or release-time readings, no ball-handling tracking, no Android. If you want those, the apps above are better choices. If you want the record to be the boring, consistent part of your workout, SwishCall is free on the App Store (opens in a new tab).

What about ShotTracker and Noah?

ShotTracker sells to teams, athletic departments and leagues, with pricing through a demo request. Noah's backboard and Pro systems mount at the hoop and are built for coaches and programs. Neither is a solo tool, but if your team already has one, use it.

How to choose

Answer four questions in order:

1. What phone do you have? On Android, Shootaround is the camera option here; everything else on this list is listed for iPhone. iPhone opens all of them.
2. Do you have somewhere to put the phone? Camera tracking needs the hoop clearly in frame for the whole session. A busy rec center often has no good spot. If there's no spot, you want tap, voice, or a sensor ball.
3. What do you actually want measured? Make/miss and spot is enough to tell whether you're improving (see how to track your shooting percentage). Arc, depth and release time are for fixing mechanics, which is a narrower job.
4. Will you still use it in six weeks? The tracker you open every session beats the clever one you stop setting up.

Whichever you pick, the habit matters more than the app. If you need a routine to start logging, the 100 shots a day challenge is a simple one. Log by shot type, compare blocks of a few hundred attempts rather than single sessions, and read how to tell if your shooting is actually improving before you trust any trend line.

Quick answers

Is there a free alternative to HomeCourt?

Several have usable free tiers, including Shootaround on Android and SwishCall on iPhone. HomeCourt's own free tier includes unlimited shot tracking.

Is HomeCourt available on Android?

No. HomeCourt's own FAQ says it is not available on Android. Shootaround is a camera shot tracker built only for Android.

What is the best basketball shot tracking app?

It depends on what you are measuring. For drills and gamified training, HomeCourt. For arc and depth, HOOPS. For no camera at all, Spalding TF DNA. For a fast make/miss log with no setup, a tap or voice tracker.

Do I need a tripod to track my shots?

Not necessarily. HomeCourt suggests leaning the phone on a water bottle for basic shooting, HOOPS says a tripod is recommended but not required, Ball AI says one helps but you can set the phone on the ground, and tap or voice logging needs nothing.

The short version

• HomeCourt is still the most complete drill-and-tracking app on this list, and its free tier includes unlimited shot tracking.
• HOOPS for arc and depth, Spalding TF DNA if you don't want a camera, Shootaround on Android, SwishCall if you want no setup.
• Choose by phone, by where the phone can go, and by what you actually need measured.
• The tracker you keep using beats the one with more features.