# TournaMake vs Multiplayer Scoreboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TournaMake at none against Multiplayer Scoreboard's 3. TournaMake also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.6). Multiplayer Scoreboard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multiplayer Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TournaMake asks for nothing beyond the download.

TournaMake holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TournaMake has 126 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of TournaMake's written reviews are positive against 75% of Multiplayer Scoreboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TournaMake ships an update every 2 months, Multiplayer Scoreboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TournaMake | Multiplayer Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournamake/id1073324841/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-scoreboard/id1598022029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/909411353) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### TournaMake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournamake/id1073324841)

Easily create and manage tournaments with friends. Select formats, add participants, and update scores. The app automatically handles match pairings and standings, including tiebreakers, for both group stages and knockout rounds.

**Highlights:** Create tournaments with custom formats, Add and manage competitors, Automatic match scheduling, Real-time standings updates, Group stage and knockout formats, Tiebreaker calculations, Zoomable knockout bracket view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads
- 💰 All features free
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🏆 Unlimited tournaments
- 💯 Best tournament maker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 App feels outdated
- 📉 Limited tournament types
- 🤷‍♂️ No option to edit team names after creation
- 🚫 Cannot reset tournaments
- ❌ Limited group size in round robin

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when many teams (e.g., 45) are in group stage and transitioning to bracket play
- App crashes when doing a 25-player group stage tournament and clicking the tournament button
- App crashes when starting bracket portion after group stage with many teams
- App crashes when copying and pasting teams into name list
- App crashes when doing group stage + knockout with more than 24 contestants

**Requested features**

- Double elimination tournament option
- Round robin tournament option
- Ability to edit team names after bracket creation
- Ability to reset tournaments
- Ability to select group size in group stage


### Multiplayer Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-scoreboard/id1598022029)

Easily track scores for multiple players in your favorite games. Customize player names and colors, and add or subtract points with simple taps and holds. Scores are saved even after closing the app.

**Highlights:** Add and subtract points, Edit player scores, Reset scores, Custom player names, Custom player colors, Score retention after closing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TournaMake free?

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

### Is Multiplayer Scoreboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TournaMake or Multiplayer Scoreboard?

TournaMake is rated higher. TournaMake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Multiplayer Scoreboard averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do TournaMake or Multiplayer Scoreboard have ads?

Multiplayer Scoreboard shows ads; TournaMake does not.

### Which is updated more often, TournaMake or Multiplayer Scoreboard?

TournaMake ships an update every 2 months, and Multiplayer Scoreboard monthly. Most recently, TournaMake was updated on October 5, 2026 and Multiplayer Scoreboard on October 1, 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.*