Digital Scouting Mobile App Global Market Report 2025

The digital scouting mobile app market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2024 to $2.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for real-time performance tracking, increased use of video analysis for player evaluation, greater digitalization of recruitment processes, growing popularity of personalized training tools, and expanded use of cloud-based collaboration in sports.

The digital scouting mobile app market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.41 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by ongoing digital transformation across industries, rising investments in sports technology platforms, a stronger focus on player wellness and performance management, increasing demand for user-friendly mobile solutions, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in scouting. Key trends during this period include advancements in AI-powered scouting features, innovations in mobile app interfaces for improved usability, integration of cloud-based analytics for performance tracking, innovations in video analysis and live-streaming tools, and enhanced compatibility with wearable devices.

The rising penetration of smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the digital scouting mobile app market in the coming years. This growth is largely fueled by the increasing affordability and widespread availability of low-cost smartphones. In digital scouting apps, smartphones are used to capture, analyze, and share real-time data, videos, and performance insights, enabling efficient talent identification and management. For example, according to the GSM Association (GSMA), smartphone penetration in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to reach 87% by 2030, up from 51% in 2022. Therefore, the growing use of smartphones is supporting the expansion of the digital scouting mobile app market.

Key companies in the digital scouting mobile app market are developing smartphone-enabled solutions to remove cost and geographical barriers, improve inclusivity, and enhance the accuracy of player evaluation across global sporting communities. These solutions allow athletes to upload performance videos, metrics, and test results via mobile apps, enabling scouts and clubs to assess talent remotely without in-person trials. For instance, in May 2023, Major League Soccer (MLS), a US-based organization, launched the aiScout mobile app for talent discovery. The app enables players to upload videos and performance data directly from their smartphones, providing free and remote access to scouting opportunities and breaking down traditional barriers of geography and cost.

In March 2025, Hudl, a US-based cloud sports video and data solutions company, acquired FastModel Sports for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Hudl’s digital scouting and game preparation capabilities by integrating FastModel’s play design, scouting, and recruiting tools into Hudl’s advanced video and analytics ecosystem. FastModel Sports, a US-based sports software company, provides play diagramming, scouting, and recruiting solutions for professional, collegiate, and youth teams across sports such as basketball and ice hockey, creating a unified platform for coaches and athletes.

Major players in the digital scouting mobile app market are SAP SE, Sportradar AG, Stats Perform Inc., Catapult Group International Ltd, Sapphire Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Dartfish SA, Sideline Sports á Íslandi ehf, Wazoku Ltd, Sports Management Worldwide Inc., SportsFirst Pty Ltd, SourceForge LLC, SciSports N.V., NAC Sport SL, Scouting System AS, Spiral Scout LLC, FarmQA Corporation, The Scouting App Ltd., iTech India, Scoutpad Ltd., and Eyeball Sports Analytics Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the digital scouting mobile app market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in digital scouting mobile app report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.

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A digital scouting mobile app is a software platform designed to help users efficiently discover, track, and evaluate talent, opportunities, or resources using mobile devices. It aims to streamline the scouting process by offering real-time data, analytics, and collaboration tools to support informed decision-making.

The primary components of digital scouting mobile apps include software and services. The software encompasses the core applications that facilitate data collection, analysis, and visualization of scouting insights across multiple platforms. These apps are available on Android, iOS, and web-based platforms, and can be deployed either through cloud-based or on-premises solutions. They are widely used in sectors such as sports, recruitment, education, and talent management, serving end-users including sports teams and clubs, educational institutions, enterprises, individuals, and others.

The countries covered in the digital scouting mobile app market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The digital scouting mobile app market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time communication services, subscription and licensing services, training and support services, video analysis services, and talent identification services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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