# Ultimate Scoreboard vs BucketGolf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BucketGolf at none against Ultimate Scoreboard's 2. BucketGolf also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Ultimate Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Scoreboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BucketGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Scoreboard has 385 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ultimate Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 67% of BucketGolf's.

Ultimate Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, BucketGolf every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Scoreboard | BucketGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-scoreboard/id1066296974/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucketgolf/id6749467869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AgiDev AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/921214655) | [Deloro Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830588873) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-scoreboard/id1066296974)

This app provides a highly customizable scoreboard for tracking any game. It offers advanced features like penalty tracking, shot clocks, and customizable team setups. Results can be shared easily, and the app supports external screen mirroring and network connectivity for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable game layouts, Team setup with logos and colors, Penalty and shot clock management, External screen mirroring (HDMI/AirPlay), Network connectivity for multiple devices, Sound effects for game events, Social media and email sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stadium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Stadium yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🎵 Sound effects available
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🗑️ Data loss after crashes
- ❌ Cannot change sport type
- ⚠️ Clock disappears randomly
- 🚫 Cannot change colors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses data
- Clock keeps disappearing
- App is not working for some users
- Cannot load images once in a while
- App kept bugs badly

**Requested features**

- Add a countdown clock option
- Allow changing font and appearance
- Add a feature for seconds and milliseconds after 1 minute
- Implement a shot clock
- Allow choosing custom images


### BucketGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucketgolf/id6749467869)

Easily track scores for up to 8 players across four game modes in this backyard sport. Monitor player stats, manage friends, and share branded scorecards. Designed as the official companion for sets and tournaments.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for up to 8 players, Four game modes (Classic, Tournament, Teams, Custom), Custom scoring options, Player career stats tracking, Friend management and head-to-head records, Shareable branded scorecards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Scoreboard free?

Ultimate Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BucketGolf free?

BucketGolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Scoreboard or BucketGolf?

Ultimate Scoreboard is rated higher. Ultimate Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while BucketGolf averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Scoreboard or BucketGolf have ads?

Neither Ultimate Scoreboard nor BucketGolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Scoreboard or BucketGolf?

Ultimate Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, and BucketGolf every 4 days. Most recently, Ultimate Scoreboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and BucketGolf on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*