# Scoreboard vs Virtual Chip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Chip at none against Scoreboard's 8. Virtual Chip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Scoreboard's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scoreboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Virtual Chip asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreboard | Virtual Chip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-2-teams-score/id1530170223/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Edwin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530170225) | [SportManiacs](https://appshunter.io/developer/925730234) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-2-teams-score/id1530170223)

Easily track scores for two teams or players in various sports and games without needing pen and paper. Customize team names, points, and appearance, with convenient controls including Apple Watch and Siri Shortcuts. Save games automatically and enjoy a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Effortless score tracking for two teams, Customizable team/player names, Adjustable point increments, Theme and font customization, Apple Watch and Siri control, Automatic game saving, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Try 3 Days Free – Then Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $34.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Customizable colors and team names
- 🚀 Large, clear scoreboard numbers
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Ads sometimes block the scoreboard
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Difficulty adjusting or removing points

**Reported bugs**

- Scoreboard sometimes disappears
- Timer functionality not always reliable
- Inconsistent behavior when resetting score

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable ads
- Implement a 'minus' button to remove points
- Allow more than 2 teams
- Add timer with sound/vibration alerts
- Ability to switch team sides without resetting score


### Virtual Chip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-chip/id1567606751)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Virtual Chip free?

Virtual Chip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scoreboard or Virtual Chip have ads?

Scoreboard shows ads; Virtual Chip does not.

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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.*