# Badmote — Remote badminton scoreboard

> Remote badminton scoreboard (iPhone/iPad app by Lucien von Doellinger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badmote/id6748162057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucien von Doellinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/485536363)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $24.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badmote/id6748162057/reviews.md

## What is Badmote?

Badmote is the actually good badminton remote scoreboard — built for players, coaches, and clubs who want fast, accurate, and BWF-consistent scoring on iPhone and Apple Watch.

iPhone Features

• Tap-to-score: simply touch the screen to add points.
• Game preview: review scores for every game in a dedicated match view.
• Undo mistakes: one tap removes the last point.
• Change serving side: set the correct starting server in game 1.
• Safer match controls: long-press confirmation prevents accidental match endings, with subtle tactile cues for certainty.
• Auto side-switch (BWF-compliant): in the 3rd game, the app displays the official switch-sides cue at 11 points and flips sides automatically.
• Point highlight: after each rally, the newly scored point blinks so you always know who won the point.
• Multiple scoring systems: supports the standard 3 × 21 rally scoring plus three alternate scoring systems from the BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.4 – Alternative Laws of Badminton:
– 1 × 21 (single 21-point game)
– 3 × 15 (best of three to 15)
– 5 × 11 (best of five to 11)
• Automatic rule enforcement: game flow, intervals, and change-of-ends follow the correct rules for each scoring system.

Apple Watch Features

• Full feature parity: start matches, track points, change serving side, preview games, and undo — all from your wrist.
• Haptic feedback: scoring and undo produce precise, subtle vibrations for a more responsive feel.
• Workout tracking: automatically logs your match as a Badminton workout in the Health app (start, pause, end).
• Music control: manage playback during your match directly from the Watch.

iPhone + Watch Together

• Remote control: update the iPhone scoreboard from your wrist — perfect during rallies, coaching, or refereeing.
• Synchronized experience: live score updates appear instantly on both devices.

Why choose Badmote?

• Intuitive interface: match setup takes seconds — no clutter, no confusion.
• Accurate scoring: follows official BWF/ITA rules for standard matches, including the 11-point side switch in game 3.
• Flexible formats: play with official scoring or alternate systems commonly used in clubs and training sessions.
• Full device integration: use it on iPhone, Apple Watch, or both — ideal for players, coaches, and umpires.

Get Badmote and elevate your game — whether you’re playing, coaching, or officiating.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2025-12-12

• Scoring system now visible in Match Details
The Match Detail screen now shows the active scoring system, so you can quickly verify the rules in play while reviewing each game’s points. Clear, explicit, no guessing mid-match.

This is one of those “small change, big clarity” updates — especially useful if you switch between standard and alternative scoring formats.

### 1.4.0 — 2025-11-29

Badmote now supports more scoring formats!
Alongside the standard 3 × 21 rally scoring, you can choose from three alternate systems described in the BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.4: Alternative Laws of Badminton:
	•	1 × 21 — a single 21-point game
	•	3 × 15 — best of three games to 15
	•	5 × 11 — best of five games to 11

Each mode follows the proper game flow, including change-of-ends and interval rules defined in the Alternative Laws.

More flexibility, more ways to play — perfect for training, club nights, and casual matches.

### 1.3.0 — 2025-11-23

This update sharpens the match experience with clearer controls and more responsive feedback on both iPhone and Apple Watch.

• Smarter Match Controls
Ending a match now requires a long-press confirmation—no accidental match resets. Subtle tactile cues make everything feel more deliberate.

• Improved Apple Watch Feedback
Scoring and undo actions now trigger haptics on the watch, giving each tap a satisfying, precise feel. 

A focused update that makes your match flow safer, smoother, and more responsive. Enjoy!

### 1.2.0 — 2025-11-18

This update brings two upgrades that make your matches feel even more professional and easier to follow:

• Official Side-Switch Indicator (BWF-compliant)
In the 3rd game, once a team reaches 11 points, the app now prompts players to switch sides exactly as required by the BWF Rules of Badminton — Section 4.1, clause 8.1.3. The scores invert automatically, so you don’t have to think about it.

• Blinking Point Feedback
Every time a point is scored, that team’s score blinks 5 times — a clean, fast visual confirmation of the rally result.

These tweaks make the scoreboard feel sharper, more reliable, and closer to what the pros use. Enjoy the upgrade!

### 1.1.0 — 2025-09-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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