Really Simple Scoreboard vs String Tension Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Really Simple Scoreboard
This minimalist utility provides an easy-to-use scoreboard for various games and activities. Customize team names, starting scores, and score direction, with options for color changes and undo functionality. It prioritizes a clean, ad-free experience with no data collection.
- Customizable team names
- Adjustable starting score
- Score increment/decrement
- Undo score changes
- Team color customization
- Device rotation support
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Ever wanted a scoreboard that is minimalist and easy to use? Look no further! Really Simple Scoreboard features: -Change team names to your liking -Completely remove team names, if that's your thing -Change the starting score -Decide if the score goes up or down -Change the score amount -Undo an accidental score change -Change the color of your team names and scores -Rotate the device for better viewing And most importantly: -No ads ever -No data collection ever With more features and customizability to come, this app will be a part of a collection of apps to make your life simpler!
String Tension Calc
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Unlock the perfect tone and playability with precise string tension calculations. Whether you are a luthier, technician, or player, this app helps you optimize your guitar setup instantly. The intuitive String Tension Dashboard displays real-time data for all six strings. Simply input your scale length, string gauge, and tuning to see exact tension in pounds. Avoid breakage and improve intonation with data-driven precision. Designed for speed and accuracy, this tool supports standard and alternate tunings. Get the perfect feel for your instrument today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Really Simple Scoreboard at none against String Tension Calc's 4. Really Simple Scoreboard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. String Tension Calc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Really Simple Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Really Simple Scoreboard ships an update fortnightly, String Tension Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Really Simple Scoreboard | String Tension Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Vandenberg | Vasilii Polovnikov |
In-app purchases
Really Simple Scoreboard
No in-app purchases
String Tension Calc
- Premium$2.997 Days
- Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$7.99
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