# IONSport vs MainDraw

The clearest difference is ads: MainDraw at none against IONSport's shown. MainDraw also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). IONSport's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (901 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IONSport sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MainDraw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MainDraw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONSport has 901 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of IONSport's written reviews are positive against 100% of MainDraw's.

IONSport ships an update every 9 days, MainDraw daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONSport | MainDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (901 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionsport/id1489506140/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maindraw/id6810411828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **901** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACES Tennis Management, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205030010) | [BO TAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880201393) |

## What reviewers say

### IONSport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionsport/id1489506140)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fan Pass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Fan Pass Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Score all matches | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Efficient live scoring and stat tracking
- 🔗 Seamless ITA integration with automatic roster/schedule downloads
- 📱 Shareable links and QR codes for remote viewing
- 💼 Consolidates multiple tools (stopwatch, scorecard, scoring device)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stops updating scores and requires reloading
- 🐛 Inconsistent live stats display and refresh issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding account requirements and personal data collection
- ❌ Missing division/gender filtering in ITA results section
- ⚙️ Match format changes become unavailable after 2nd set

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### MainDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maindraw/id6810411828)

This app streamlines tournament draws by automatically looking up player rankings and UTR. It reads player lists and displays results in sortable columns for faster tournament management. A free trial is available, followed by a monthly or annual subscription.

**Highlights:** Reads USTA tournament rosters, Looks up National Ranking and UTR, Sortable results columns, 30-day free trial, Monthly/annual subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MainDraw Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MainDraw | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONSport free?

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

### Is MainDraw free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IONSport or MainDraw?

MainDraw is rated higher. IONSport averages 4.8 out of 5 from 901 ratings, while MainDraw averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do IONSport or MainDraw have ads?

IONSport shows ads; MainDraw does not.

### Which is updated more often, IONSport or MainDraw?

IONSport ships an update every 9 days, and MainDraw daily. Most recently, IONSport was updated on October 29, 2026 and MainDraw on October 26, 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.*