Disclosure: DribbleLift makes one of the apps on this list. To keep it fair, every price, platform and feature below comes from each app’s own App Store listing, Google Play listing or website, checked on November 4, 2026. Prices are US prices and change often, so check the store before you subscribe.
Dribbling apps compared
| App | iPhone | Android | Special hardware | AI scores your dribbling | Paid plan (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DribbleLift | Yes | Yes | No | Yes: 5-move assessment, score out of 100 | Free tier; Pro $14.99/mo or $119.99/yr, 3-day trial |
| Ball AI | Yes | Yes | No | Yes: dribble speed, height, force, count | Free download; Pro from $5.99/mo, yearly $39.99–$79.99 by plan |
| Kyrie AI | Yes | No | No | Yes: “Ball Handler Score” | $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr; 3-day trial on yearly |
| Elete | Yes | No | No | Yes: dribble speed and scored games | $7.99/mo or $69.99/yr |
| DribbleUp | Yes | Yes | Smart basketball ($59.99 list, often on sale) | Tracked through the smart ball | Membership $19.99/mo or $119/yr; 10-day trial |
| HomeCourt | Yes | No | No | Yes: dribble speed (mainly shooting) | $7.99/mo or $69.99/yr |
| Pure Sweat Basketball | Yes | Yes | No | No: video workouts | Free; no in-app purchases listed |
| Ballogy | Yes | Yes | No | Tracks shots, not dribbling | Free; paid add-ons and team licenses |
Which app fits which player
DribbleLift: best for knowing exactly what to fix
DribbleLift starts with a five-move camera assessment (right-hand pound, left-hand pound, one-dribble crossover, continuous crossover and between-the-legs) and gives you a score out of 100, a breakdown of control, speed and weak-hand skill, and a written report on what to fix first. Then it moves you into guided 7–8 minute workouts with a picture-in-picture coach demo and voice cues, and a retest compares your new clips with your last test. Workouts run offline. It’s for players 13 and older. Pro costs more than most apps here, but the score, the full first report and a starter workout are free. Read how the dribbling test works.
Ball AI: best all-round tracker
Ball AI covers shooting, finishing, dribbling and defense, and tracks dribble speed, height, force and count from the camera. It’s on both iPhone and Android and has several subscription tiers, so check which one you’re being offered.
Kyrie AI: dribbling-only, iPhone
Kyrie AI focuses on dribbling and gives you a Ball Handler Score from on-device hand-pose analysis. Its yearly plan is among the cheapest here, but it’s iPhone and iPad only.
Elete: game-style dribbling, iPhone
Elete turns dribbling into games with a dribble speedometer and scored challenges using the camera and AR. iPhone and iPad only.
DribbleUp: best if you want a smart ball and classes
DribbleUp is built around its own smart basketball and follow-along classes, and covers other sports too. You need to buy the ball as well as the membership, which makes it the most expensive option to start. Comparing it in detail: DribbleUp alternatives.
HomeCourt: shooting-focused, no recent updates
HomeCourt was one of the first AI basketball apps and is still on the App Store, with shot tracking and dribbling drills. Its last update was in January 2022 and it isn’t available on Android. More in our HomeCourt alternatives comparison.
Pure Sweat Basketball: free trainer-led workouts
Pure Sweat’s current app offers video workouts and courses on shooting, handles and finishing, with no in-app purchases listed. It doesn’t track or score you, so you’ll need another way to measure progress.
Ballogy: shooting tracking and team licenses
Ballogy tracks shots with the camera and sells team licenses, and now covers many sports. It doesn’t list dribble tracking.
How to choose a dribbling app
Ask four questions:
- Does it work on your phone? Three of the eight apps are iPhone-only.
- Do you need extra gear? Only DribbleUp needs its own ball.
- Does it tell you what to fix? Video workouts are great for ideas, but scoring and feedback tell you whether the work is paying off.
- What does the full program cost per year? Monthly prices look small; compare yearly prices, including any hardware.
Whatever app you pick, the training still matters most: short daily sessions, extra weak-hand reps and a retest every few weeks. Our guide to improving your ball handling covers the routine.
Common questions
What is the best free basketball dribbling app?
Every app here is free to download, but most lock the full program behind a subscription. Pure Sweat's current app lists no in-app purchases. DribbleLift's free tier includes the AI assessment score, the full first report, a guided workout and retest scores.
Is there a HomeCourt alternative for Android?
Yes. HomeCourt is iPhone-only. Ball AI, DribbleUp, Ballogy, Pure Sweat and DribbleLift all have Android apps. For dribbling specifically, Ball AI and DribbleLift both use the phone camera with no extra hardware. See our full HomeCourt alternatives comparison.
Do I need a smart basketball to train dribbling with an app?
Only for DribbleUp, which is built around its own smart ball. The other apps on this list work with any basketball and your phone.
Which dribbling app is best for a teenager?
For players 13 and up who want to see where they stand and what to fix, an app that scores your dribbling and explains the result is the most useful: DribbleLift, Ball AI and Kyrie AI all do this. For players under 13, DribbleUp's class-style workouts with a smart ball may be a better fit.