Match Keeper vs JD Shootout Scoreboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Match Keeper
This app simplifies soccer match management for coaches, referees, and parents. It offers a comprehensive timer, player tracking, custom format creation, and a penalty shootout tracker. Easily manage all aspects of a game from start to finish.
- Match timer with start, pause, rewind, and whistle
- Player and team management with stats
- Customizable match formats
- Penalty shootout tracker
- Birth year to age group calculator
- Score tracking and adjustments
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Match Keeper is the soccer timer and match manager for coaches, referees, parents, and players. Simplifying the beautiful game, it runs every part of a match — from the fixture list to the final whistle. SCHEDULE & MATCH DAY - Schedule matches ahead and see what's coming in one place - Match Day puts today's fixtures on one screen, ready to kick off - Save the venue, field, and an address that opens in Maps - Set an arrival time, and choose each team's kit - Mark who's in and who's out for each match, and call up guest players to cover - Share a fixture, or the whole match day, as an image TEAM SCHEDULE - Every team has its own schedule — past results and what's coming, in one list - Share it as a printable sheet for the fridge, or a card for the team chat - Choose the matches to include, or pick a range of dates - Styled with your team's logo, emblem, and colors MATCH TIMER - Start, pause, rewind, and skip periods with ease - Automatic whistle at the end of each interval - Track additional time APPLE WATCH APP - Start a match from your wrist, with no phone needed - Tap to score, hold to correct - See the live timer and score on your watch face - Included free with the app MATCH & PLAYER MANAGEMENT - Create teams with names, colors, logos, rosters, and a default format - Sort your teams by name, birth year, gender, date added, or which ones have players - Track goals, substitutions, cards, and playing time - Handle ties with extra time, golden goal, or penalty shootout - Archive and restore teams and players — history and stats kept whole TEAM LOGOS & COLORS - Give every team its own logo — a shape, a pattern, and a monogram or emblem - Choose from 100+ emblems: animals, birds, shields, stars, and more - Set your team's exact colors, shown on the scoreboard and in formations MATCH HISTORY & SHARING - Review match history and notes after the game - Share matches and match stats with a QR code or link TEAM & PLAYER STATISTICS - Team record, goals, and clean sheets across your saved matches - Leaderboards for top scorers, assists, and most minutes played - Per-player minutes, starts, and share of playing time CUSTOM FORMATS - Pick a format and set age group, period length, OT rules, and ball size - Apply restrictions like no heading, offside, goalie, or slide tackles - Customize field and goal dimensions, and share formats by QR code or link PENALTY SHOOTOUTS - Record every penalty as a goal, save or miss, with the shooter and the goalkeeper, through sudden death - See each player's penalty record in their stats - Or run a quick shootout of any length on its own, with a Decisive Shot indicator for the key moments BIRTH YEAR TO AGE GROUP CALCULATOR - Instantly convert birth years to age groups, from U4 to Over 60 Whether you're running a tournament or timing your child's weekend game, Match Keeper gives you the tools to manage the match with confidence. Terms of service: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://lucatoni-labs.com/products/keeper/privacy-policy
JD Shootout Scoreboard
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Shootout Scoreboard: The Ultimate Penalty Shootout Companion Transform the high-stakes drama of penalty shootouts into a professionally organized and engaging experience with Shootout Scoreboard. Whether it’s the final moments of a soccer (football) championship or a hockey shootout practice session, this app is your indispensable tool for clear and efficient scorekeeping. Shootout Scoreboard is designed for coaches, referees, tournament organizers, and sports enthusiasts who want precision and professionalism during penalty shootouts. Its clean and intuitive interface ensures seamless real-time tracking of penalty attempts, with clear visual indicators for goals and misses, running score totals, and support for both standard rounds and sudden death formats. With customizable settings, you can adjust the number of rounds, enable or disable sudden death mode, and personalize team names and colors to suit any event. Interactive features like celebratory animations for scored goals, confetti effects for winning moments, and optional sound effects elevate the excitement for players and spectators alike. The app caters to a wide range of sports contexts: Soccer/Football: Manage penalty shootouts in tournaments or practice sessions with accuracy and style. Hockey: Track shootouts in competitive matches or training drills. Youth and School Sports: Provide an organized and engaging platform for kids’ games and school competitions. Physical Education: Help teachers maintain professional scorekeeping during PE classes and inter-school events. Key Features: Professional Score Tracking: Real-time updates for penalty attempts, goals, and misses. Customizable Options: Tailor team names, colors, and rounds to suit your needs. Interactive Experience: Add excitement with visual and sound effects. Optimized Design: Works beautifully on phones and tablets, in both landscape and portrait modes. Competition-Ready Tools: Sudden death support, winner declarations, and easy resets. Whether you’re organizing a tournament, running team practices, or engaging students in PE class, Shootout Scoreboard simplifies penalty shootouts and enhances the experience for everyone. It’s optimized for iOS, uses minimal battery, requires no internet connection, and is regularly updated to ensure top performance. Download Shootout Scoreboard today and bring professional-grade penalty tracking to your soccer, hockey, or sports events. Perfect for coaches, referees, sports clubs, and educators alike, it’s time to take the stress out of shootouts and let the app handle the details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JD Shootout Scoreboard at none against Match Keeper's 2. JD Shootout Scoreboard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Match Keeper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Match Keeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. JD Shootout Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Match Keeper ships an update every 4 days, JD Shootout Scoreboard every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Match Keeper | JD Shootout Scoreboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucatoni, LLC | DazzleAppz |
In-app purchases
Match Keeper
- Keeper Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
- Keeper Premium Annual$6.001 Year
JD Shootout Scoreboard
No in-app purchases
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