# Scoreholio vs Basic Scorecard

The clearest difference is price: Scoreholio at Free against Basic Scorecard's $1.99. Scoreholio also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 1). Basic Scorecard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scoreholio is free to download; Basic Scorecard costs $1.99 up front. Scoreholio sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic Scorecard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Scorecard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoreholio has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scoreholio ships an update every 4 weeks, Basic Scorecard every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreholio | Basic Scorecard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scorecard/id1671468640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scoreholio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474848703) | [Gregory J Albin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671468642) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreholio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily manage tournaments of any size, from casual backyard gatherings to large-scale events. Players can pre-register and receive real-time updates, while organizers benefit from flexible setup and interactive scoreboards. Includes features for tracking individual game stats and exploring different tournament formats.

**Highlights:** Tournament bracket generation, Player pre-registration and check-in, Real-time push notifications for players, Interactive and customizable scoreboards, Global and club player rankings, Digital scoreboard for practice games, Multiple tournament formats

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPR+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Competitive | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| SPR+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Competitive | $49.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $199.99 | per year |
| 1 Alert Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Alert Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Alert Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10 Alert Credits | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Excellent tournament management
- 💪 Robust feature set
- ⭐ Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Concerns about pricing changes
- 🔍 Issues with certain features (e.g., map, SPR rating)
- 🤖 Complaints about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble accessing private tournaments
- Issues with loading and performance
- Scoring and SPR calculation problems

**Requested features**

- Expand support for more sports/games
- Improve randomization and blind draw features
- Add more personalization options (e.g., avatars, profiles)
- Enhance mobile experience for players
- Integrate with other platforms and devices


### Basic Scorecard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scorecard/id1671468640)

A straightforward and adaptable scorecard for golf, disc golf, and mini golf. Supports multiple players and up to 27 holes. Offers a clean, ad-free, and privacy-focused experience.

**Highlights:** Supports golf, disc golf, and mini golf, Accommodates two players and up, Tracks up to 27 holes, Ad-free experience, No subscriptions or in-app purchases, No data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreholio free?

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

### Is Basic Scorecard free?

Basic Scorecard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scoreholio or Basic Scorecard?

Basic Scorecard is rated higher. Scoreholio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Basic Scorecard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scoreholio or Basic Scorecard have ads?

Scoreholio shows ads; Basic Scorecard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scoreholio or Basic Scorecard?

Scoreholio ships an update every 4 weeks, and Basic Scorecard every 9 months. Most recently, Scoreholio was updated on October 11, 2026 and Basic Scorecard on June 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.*
