# Softball Scoreboard vs Backside Stats

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backside Stats at 80% against Softball Scoreboard's 0%. Backside Stats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Softball Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Backside Stats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backside Stats holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backside Stats has 76 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Softball Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 80% of Backside Stats's.

Softball Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, Backside Stats monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softball Scoreboard | Backside Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softball-scoreboard/id1613894914/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) | [Backside Stats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879082485) |

## What reviewers say

### Softball Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softball-scoreboard/id1613894914)

Easily track softball game scores, innings, and player stats. Customize team names and colors for a personalized experience. Includes features for adding/subtracting points, counting balls, strikes, and outs, and extending games.

**Highlights:** Customizable team names, Score adjustment (add/subtract), Ball, strike, and out counter, Inning extension, Score reset function, Customizable scoreboard colors

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $19.99 | one-time |


### Backside Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306)

Effortlessly track game scores and player statistics for slow-pitch softball. Designed for coaches and players to manage season-long performance and tournament data.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping, Player statistics tracking, Season-long performance management, Tournament data management, Designed for coaches and players

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softball Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Backside Stats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Softball Scoreboard or Backside Stats?

Backside Stats is rated higher. Softball Scoreboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Backside Stats averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do Softball Scoreboard or Backside Stats have ads?

Softball Scoreboard shows ads; Backside Stats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Softball Scoreboard or Backside Stats?

Softball Scoreboard ships an update every 2 months, and Backside Stats monthly. Most recently, Softball Scoreboard was updated on August 14, 2026 and Backside Stats on August 28, 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.*