Comparison

Baseball Scoreboard + vs PlayMaker Baseball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Baseball Scoreboard +

Easily track the score, runs, hits, errors, and pitch count for baseball and softball games. This app is perfect for coaches, parents, umpires, and spectators who want to stay informed during any game.

Highlights
  • Full inning scoreboard
  • Track runs, hits, and errors
  • Count pitches
  • Simple interface
  • Supports baseball and softball
Features
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Now, finally a Simple Baseball/Softball Scoreboard on your phone. Keep track of the score to all the baseball/softball games you attend. Nothing is more annoying then being at a game and not knowing the score. Conveniently, use a full inning scoreboard that keeps track of runs, hits, errors, and even the count! *Great for COACHES, PARENTS, UMPIRES, and SPECTATORS!!!

About

PlayMaker Baseball

Effortlessly score baseball games, track player statistics, and stream live updates for coaches and parents. This intuitive app simplifies scorekeeping with a clean interface and automatically calculates advanced stats, making it ideal for all levels of play.

Highlights
  • Intuitive digital scorekeeping
  • Live game streaming for fans
  • Automatic stat calculation
  • Pitch metrics tracking
  • Lineup scanning and sharing
  • Support for all age levels
Features
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The easiest way to score baseball games, track stats, and stream live — built for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers who want power without the complexity. PlayMaker replaces your paper scorebook with an intuitive digital experience that anyone can pick up in minutes. No complicated menus, no learning curve, no clutter — just tap and score. SCOREKEEPING MADE SIMPLE Score games with a clean, intuitive interface designed for real game speed. Whether you're a first-time scorekeeper or a seasoned coach, PlayMaker keeps up with every play without slowing you down. LIVE STREAMING Broadcast your game in real time so family and fans who can't make it to the field never miss a moment. Live scoreboard overlay keeps viewers in the game from anywhere. AUTOMATIC STATS & ADVANCED PITCH METRICS Season batting averages, player performance, and detailed pitch metrics — all calculated automatically as you score. No spreadsheets, no manual entry. Just finish the game and the numbers are ready. SCAN YOUR LINEUP Skip the manual entry. Snap a photo of your lineup card and PlayMaker reads it for you. Get your lineup set and shared with your team before the first pitch LIVE SCOREBOARD FOR FANS Share a real-time scoreboard with parents and fans who can't make it to the field. Everyone stays connected to the game, no matter where they are. SET & SHARE LINEUPS INSTANTLY Build your lineup and share it with your team before the first pitch. No more confusion at the field. BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL From tee ball to travel ball to high school — PlayMaker works for teams at any age and any level of play. Whether you're keeping score for your kid's Little League game or tracking stats for a competitive travel team, PlayMaker gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. Every play matters. Questions? Reach out anytime at help@playmakerapp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Baseball Scoreboard +4 screens
PlayMaker Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

Baseball Scoreboard + and PlayMaker Baseball both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Baseball Scoreboard +'s written reviews are positive against 58% of PlayMaker Baseball's. Baseball Scoreboard + also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.3). PlayMaker Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Baseball Scoreboard + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlayMaker Baseball sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Baseball Scoreboard + against 4.5 for PlayMaker Baseball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayMaker Baseball has 191 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Baseball Scoreboard +'s written reviews are positive against 58% of PlayMaker Baseball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseball Scoreboard + ships an update every 9 days, PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Baseball Scoreboard + versus PlayMaker Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball Scoreboard +PlayMaker Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better4.5 (191 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeld SperryPrepBaseballRankings

Customer experience

Baseball Scoreboard +

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

PlayMaker Baseball

All ratings191 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Baseball Scoreboard +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlayMaker Baseball

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Only allowed to record a strike swinging in demo
  • Rest of demo features ask who is batting
  • Cannot add a team
  • Cannot correct lineup without deleting game
  • App records an error on player every time a put out is recorded
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  • App crashing
  • Fielder’s choice bug removes multiple runners
  • Cannot delete anything if a mistake is made
  • Cannot rearrange batting order
  • Numbers entered incorrectly and cannot be changed
  • Only allows adjustment for last 5-6 players
  • Starts over after 9 batters even with more players

Requested features

8 requests
  • More features needed
  • Track pitches
  • Add another outfielder for 8u softball
  • Photo option for rosters
  • Ability to delete teams
Show 3 more
  • Ability to make created teams play each other
  • Correct lineup issues
  • Advance inning with run limit in little league

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Baseball Scoreboard +

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

PlayMaker Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • '22 Spring Kickoff$10.99

Questions

Is Baseball Scoreboard + free?
Baseball Scoreboard + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayMaker Baseball free?
PlayMaker Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baseball Scoreboard + or PlayMaker Baseball?
Baseball Scoreboard + is rated higher. Baseball Scoreboard + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PlayMaker Baseball averages 4.5 from 191 ratings.
Do Baseball Scoreboard + or PlayMaker Baseball have ads?
Neither Baseball Scoreboard + nor PlayMaker Baseball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baseball Scoreboard + or PlayMaker Baseball?
Baseball Scoreboard + ships an update every 9 days, and PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. Most recently, Baseball Scoreboard + was updated on November 2, 2026 and PlayMaker Baseball on November 3, 2026.

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