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Comparison
DribbleUp alternatives
DribbleUp is built around its own smart ball. If you would rather train with a ball you already own, want a different coaching style, or just want to compare options, here are five alternatives plus a free do-it-yourself route.
About this list
This page is written by the Handles AI team, so read it with that in mind. We describe other apps based on their public App Store listings and websites as of November 2026. Features, devices and prices change, so check each listing before you download or buy anything.
We put our app first because we know it best. The others follow in no particular order. Each one was live on its store listing or website when we checked.
Why people look for a DribbleUp alternative
- They want to use any basketball, including an outdoor ball.
- They prefer reacting to calls or games over following a class.
- They want shooting in the same app.
- They only need one player’s training, not a household plan.
DribbleUp does a lot well, especially coach-led classes and family access. If those matter most to you, it may still be the best fit.
Quick comparison
| Option | Best for | Needs a special ball? | Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handles AI | Ball handling with called moves | No | Camera tracking, each rep graded |
| HomeCourt | Shooting plus ball handling | No | Camera tracking and shot stats |
| Elete | Game-style dribbling and leagues | No | Camera tracking with AR |
| Kyrie AI: Dribble Trainer | Dribbling with a daily plan | No | Camera tracking |
| 94FEETOFGAME | Trainer-led drill videos | No | None (follow along) |
| Free drill plan | Training with no app at all | No | Your own counts and a timer |
1. Handles AI: Basketball Trainer
An iPhone app for ball handling that works with any basketball. Coach Ace calls moves out loud in real time, so you react instead of following a set pattern. A basketball detector and body tracking run on the iPhone. A dribble only counts when the ball goes down, hits the floor and comes back, and each rep is graded Clean, Nice work or Next rep.
Six modes (Handle Lab, Reaction Training, Game Moves, Weak Hand Development, Speed Burn, Combo Lab) plus Free Dribble. A Ball Handler Score from 0 to 100 tracks six skills, and your plan targets the weakest. No account; video is never recorded or uploaded. Free 20-second tryout; Pro is $0.99 for the first week then $6.99 a week, or $39.99 a year. iPhone only.
Pick it if: you want a smart coach without buying a smart ball.
No smart ball needed. Try Coach Ace free for 20 seconds with the ball you already have.
Download on theApp Store2. HomeCourt
HomeCourt, from NEX Team, uses your iPhone or iPad camera to track training. It is best known for shot tracking and also includes ball-handling drills, AR motion games, teams and leaderboards. Free with in-app purchases for its Plus tier.
Pick it if: you want shooting and dribbling in one app.
3. Elete: Dribbling Training
Elete turns dribbling into AR games for speed, rhythm, control and reaction, with a League Mode and a Practice Mode. It works with a regular ball and lists iPhone and iPad support. Free with in-app purchases.
Pick it if: your player loves games and competition.
4. Kyrie AI: Dribble Trainer
A newer iPhone app listed as an AI ball-handling coach that scores your dribbling and builds a daily plan. Free to download with in-app purchases; check its listing for current features.
Pick it if: you want a camera-based dribbling app with a daily plan.
5. 94FEETOFGAME Basketball Drills
Drill videos from trainer Phil Handy, including a large set of ball-handling drills and a workout builder. No camera tracking: you watch and follow along. Free trial, then a subscription.
Pick it if: you want a trainer’s drill library and can coach yourself.
6. A free drill plan and a ball
You do not need any app to get better. A ball, a wall and a timer go a long way. Start with pound dribbles, stationary dribbling drills and two-ball dribbling, then follow a structured plan like the 30-day ball-handling program. Count clean reps and write them down.
What you lose without an app is outside feedback: no one tells you a rep was sloppy or calls moves you did not plan. A partner who calls moves can fill that gap.
Pick it if: you want to spend nothing and you are disciplined about tracking.
How to choose
- Want rep-by-rep feedback with your own ball? Handles AI, Elete or Kyrie AI.
- Want shooting too? HomeCourt.
- Want instructor videos? 94FEETOFGAME.
- Want coach-led classes for the whole family? DribbleUp may still be your best fit.
Try a couple of options for a week each. The right tool is the one that gets you dribbling most days.
FAQ
Is there a DribbleUp alternative that works with any ball?
Yes. Handles AI, HomeCourt, Elete and Kyrie AI all use your device’s camera and work with a regular basketball.
Is a smart ball better than camera tracking?
They are different approaches. A smart ball is built for tracking; camera apps skip the extra gear. Both can give useful feedback.
What is the cheapest DribbleUp alternative?
A free drill plan costs nothing. Among apps, most are free to download with paid tiers, so compare current prices on each listing.
Which alternative is best for kids?
Elete’s games appeal to many kids. Handles AI lets kids pick their level, starts beginners on simple moves, and needs no account.