Comparison

IONSport vs ScoreBuzzer

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

Head to head
About

IONSport

This app provides live scoring and professional statistics for various racket sports. It allows users to track every point, share live updates with followers, and offers different modes for officials and casual users. It's trusted by thousands of teams and leagues for reliable, real-time match tracking.

Highlights
  • Live point-by-point scoring
  • Real-time stats and momentum charts
  • Shareable live match links
  • Push notifications for match events
  • Chair Umpire and Crowd Scoring modes
  • Supports multiple racket sports
Features
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Powering Every Match. Connecting Every Moment. Powering more than 400,000 matches worldwide, IONSport is the leading live scoring and competition platform for racquet sports and the #1 app for college tennis scoring and stats. Trusted by 1,600+ college programs, IONSport powers competition from campus courts to international championships across 45 nations. As the official mobile application for following Tennis Europe tournaments, IONSport provides access to tournament schedules, live matches, player rankings, draws, results, and real-time updates from one of the world's largest junior tennis networks. More than a scoreboard, IONSport is your digital front-row seat to live scores, statistics, schedules, draws, rankings, standings, streaming, and tournament updates, all from one connected platform. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, fan, official, or organizer, IONSport keeps you connected to every match and every moment. TRUSTED WORLDWIDE • 400,000+ matches powered • Trusted by 1,600+ college programs • Official Live Scoring and Data Partner of Tennis Europe • Supporting 540+ Tennis Europe Junior Tour tournaments and team events annually • Connected across 45 member nations and 300+ venues • 1,000+ reviews with a 4.8-star rating LIVE SCORING Follow every point in real time with up-to-the-second scores and results. MATCH SCORING AND STATS KEEPING Score and track statistics for any match using official Chair Umpire Mode or Verified Crowd Scoring Mode, enabling real-time scoring across events of every size. MULTI-SPORT SUPPORT Follow and score matches across tennis, pickleball, padel, badminton, beach tennis, racquetball, squash, TYPTI, and table tennis. LIVE STATISTICS Access detailed match statistics and performance insights as the action unfolds. SCORES, SCHEDULES & DRAWS View schedules, draws, brackets, court assignments, and results in one place. RANKINGS & STANDINGS Track player rankings, team standings, tournament results, and season performance. FOLLOW FAVORITES Follow your favorite players, teams, schools, clubs, and tournaments. TOURNAMENT HUBS Access scores, standings, schedules, rankings, streaming, news, and event information from a single destination. STREAMING INTEGRATION Watch live matches and follow scores from one connected experience when streaming is available. MATCH HISTORY Review previous matches, results, and competition history anytime. TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT Manage competitions from a single venue or across multiple sites with integrated scoring, scheduling, and tournament operations tools. SOFTWARE INTEGRATIONS Connect seamlessly with tournament management platforms to streamline event administration and reduce manual work. BROADCAST & SCOREBOARD INTEGRATION Deliver live scores and match data to broadcasts, websites, mobile apps, digital platforms, social media feeds, and in-venue scoreboards in real time. SHAREABLE RESULTS Easily share scores, results, and tournament updates with friends, family, and fans. From local tournaments to international championships, IONSport powers competition and connects the global racquet sports community. Download IONSport today and never miss a point.

About

ScoreBuzzer

Features
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Play. Score. Stream. Share. ScoreBuzzer makes live scoring and live streaming simple and accessible for every match — directly from your phone. Whether you’re playing a social match, running a club tournament or managing a national championship, ScoreBuzzer gives you the tools to score, stream and share the action in real time — making it easy for anyone to follow from anywhere. LIVE STREAM WITH REAL-TIME SCORES • Stream matches directly from your phone • Automatically display live scores on your stream • Stream to YouTube and supported RTMP platforms • No laptops or complicated setup • Score and stream from the same device or use separate devices SCORE ANYWHERE Score directly from your iPhone across multiple sports: • Tennis • Pickleball • Badminton • Beach Tennis • And more Choose the setup that suits the match — from officials and chair umpires to players scoring their own matches. FOLLOW LIVE MATCHES • View live scores and results • Follow your favourite matches • Receive match notifications BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL ScoreBuzzer has powered more than 50,000 matches across 500+ tournaments, from social and club matches to international events, national championships, ITF events and state leagues. FOR TOURNAMENTS & ORGANISATIONS A complete solution for clubs, tournament organisers and sporting organisations: • Live scoring and mobile streaming • Order of play and court management • Custom live score pages • Sponsor branding • Live score API integration One platform for players, officials, organisers and fans. Your match. Your stream. Your story. Learn more: https://home.scorebuzzer.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://home.scorebuzzer.com/privacy/index.html

Screenshots

IONSport4 screens
ScoreBuzzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScoreBuzzer at none against IONSport's shown. IONSport's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. IONSport sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScoreBuzzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IONSport ships an update every 9 days, ScoreBuzzer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IONSport versus ScoreBuzzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIONSportScoreBuzzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (903 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings903 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACES Tennis Management, LLCScoreBuzzer

Bugs and requests

IONSport

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App stops updating scores and freezes after 30 seconds of operation
  • Match format cannot be changed in final set (grayed out interface)
  • Incorrect player serving designation after tiebreakers
  • Sign-up verification email not received; account creation loop freezes
  • Live stats fail to load or display inconsistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Division and gender filtering options for ITA results
  • XML export option for match files
  • Net measurement capability
  • Improved server tracking logic for tiebreakers

ScoreBuzzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IONSport

Subscriptions2
  • Fan Pass Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Fan Pass Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Score all matches$349.99
2 purchases

ScoreBuzzer

Subscriptions1
  • ScoreBuzzer$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • ScoreBuzzer$0.49

Questions

Is IONSport free?
IONSport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreBuzzer free?
ScoreBuzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IONSport or ScoreBuzzer have ads?
IONSport shows ads; ScoreBuzzer does not.
Which is updated more often, IONSport or ScoreBuzzer?
IONSport ships an update every 9 days, and ScoreBuzzer every 4 weeks. Most recently, IONSport was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScoreBuzzer on November 3, 2026.

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