# Scorebird Admin vs ScoreBuddy Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scorebird Admin at none against ScoreBuddy Pro's 4. Scorebird Admin also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreBuddy Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Scorebird Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scorebird Admin against 4.7 for ScoreBuddy Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scorebird Admin has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scorebird Admin | ScoreBuddy Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebird-admin/id1472227801/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebuddy-pro/id6443721315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scorebird, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/903704554) | [ScoreBuddy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648689020) |

## What reviewers say

### Scorebird Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebird-admin/id1472227801)

Get real-time high school sports scores directly from the scoreboard. Manually score games and report final scores. This app also offers a fundraising platform for athletic programs.

**Highlights:** Real-time score updates, Direct scoreboard data pull, Manual scoring and reporting, Syncs with major athletic associations, Fundraising platform for programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScoreBuddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebuddy-pro/id6443721315)

Transform any screen into a dynamic scoreboard for various sports. Easily manage game rules, time, and display live scores on TVs, websites, or videoboards to keep fans engaged.

**Highlights:** Customizable game settings, Automated scorekeeping, Turn monitors/TVs into scoreboards, Real-time website scoreboard display, Videoboard control (requires extra software), Supports multiple sports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annually | $149.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scorebird Admin free?

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

### Is ScoreBuddy Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scorebird Admin or ScoreBuddy Pro?

Scorebird Admin is rated higher. Scorebird Admin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ScoreBuddy Pro averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scorebird Admin or ScoreBuddy Pro have ads?

Neither Scorebird Admin nor ScoreBuddy Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scorebird Admin or ScoreBuddy Pro?

Scorebird Admin ships an update monthly, and ScoreBuddy Pro monthly. Most recently, Scorebird Admin was updated on October 3, 2026 and ScoreBuddy Pro on September 29, 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.*