Hoops
Finn Shepherd Sports iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Hoops is a free Sports app for iPhone and iPad by Finn Shepherd. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated May 18, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- May 18
- 2026 · v1.5
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About Hoops
Hoops connects you with the pickup basketball scene in your city — live, right now. Find courts near you See every court on the map with live player counts. Tap a pin to see who's there and how busy it is. Check in and run Get within 100m of a court and check in to let others know you're ready. Browse scheduled runs or host your own — open to everyone or private for your crew. Skill-based matchmaking Challenge players near your MMR for ranked 1v1s. Win to climb the leaderboard, lose to drop. Work your way from Bronze to Elite. Set your home court Pick the court you play at most. Matchmaking prioritises opponents on your turf.
What’s new
Version 1.5 · Updated May 18, 2026
What's New in v1.5 Quick Match Already at the court? Search for someone next to you and start a game on the spot — no scheduling needed. Player Contact Phone numbers are now shared between players when a game is confirmed, so you always know who to call if plans change. Smarter Matchmaking Filter by gender, position, or MMR range to find the right opponent. Search results now show each player's win/loss record so you know what you're up against. Skill Bracket New players now set their skill level at signup (Beginner, Recreational, Competitive, or Elite) to start at the right MMR from game one. Improved MMR System Losing to a higher-ranked player now costs less. Beating one earns more. The system rewards upsets and protects you when the odds were against you. Match History Scores now appear next to your result in W/L format, always shown from your perspective. Court Info Tapping a court now gives you a direct Open in Maps button, cleaner tags, and a tidier layout throughout.
App privacy
The developer, Finn Shepherd, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Phone Number
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoops | – | Free | May 18, 2026 | |
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| StatMate: Stats & Live Scores | 4.6 / 5 (25) | Free | Aug 19, 2026 | Compare |
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| MyHoops | 5.0 / 5 (26) | Free | Oct 16, 2026 | Compare |
| NRL Official App | 4.8 / 5 (202) | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
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