Comparison

Score Skates vs Core by RTI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Score Skates

This figure skating scoring application allows users to score skaters based on the International Judging System (IJS). It offers multiple modes for different user levels, from beginners to advanced competitors, and includes features for managing and sharing score protocols.

Highlights
  • IJS scoring system
  • Multiple scoring modes (Simple, Button, Swipe)
  • Three-part PCS scoring
  • Detailed protocol generation
  • Save and share score protocols
  • Automatic element validation checks
Features
Currently charting
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You can score figure skaters with this figure skating scoring app, Score Skates! This app was built by a figure skater who competes on the national stage. Enjoy the up-to-date, customizable, and user-friendly experience. Score Skates reflects the International Judging System (IJS) and has additional functions with how U.S. Figure Skating implements it in domestic competitions. THREE MODES TO CHOOSE FROM - Simple mode. This mode is for beginners who may not be used to the IJS system. Jumps, spins, and sequences can be entered into the app on one page. While this mode does not allow the entering of GOEs, this is the most simplest mode you can use to start with. - Button mode. This mode has the full functionality of the IJS system. With this mode, you can enter every possible key and GOE that can be found in competitions. Three pages can be swiped through to find the jump section, the spin section, and the sequence section. - Swipe mode. This mode also has the full functionality of the IJS system, but fits everything into one page. It also utilizes a joystick that you can drag, so if used enough, this mode can be used without looking at the screen. All the functions are also in one page, which allows for quicker entry of the IJS keys. PCS - Score Skates uses the new, three-part PCS system. The slider allows the user to enter each mark from 0 to 10 in increments of 0.25. The total PCS score is also calculated based on the user input's level, gender, and segment. SEARCH MODE - Search elements from Singles, Pairs, Ice Dance, and Synchronized Skills, and add its base values and GOEs to the protocol. PROTOCOL - The protocol mimics what the judge's score looks like in an actual competition. It contains information from element number, key, info, bonus, GOE, and score. - Each element can be tapped to reveal details of the element, and the user can use the text field to edit each element. - The user can press the "Edit" button or hold and drag to delete or reorder elements - The protocol shows the TES total, PCS total, deductions, and segment total. - Users can use the "Save" button to save the protocol to their device, which they can review in the "Saved Results" tab, even after closing the app. - Users can click the share button to send the protocol to others or save it to their device as an image. SAVED RESULTS - Saved protocols from the "Scores" tab will show up here even after the app is closed. - Users can swipe to the left to delete each protocol. - Users can share the protocol as an image - Users can use the filter button to filter protocols with certain names, dates, or segments. - Users can import protocols that are shared as texts from the "Raw" button in the "Scores" tab. AUTOMATIC INVALID CHECK, REP CHECK, AND BONUS CHECK (currently in construction) - The algorithm of Score Skates checks each element to see if the element is invalid (*), repeated (+REP), or gains a bonus (b1). - This check is dependent on the skater's level, gender, and segment - This setting can be turned on or off in the settings section.

About

Core by RTI

This app serves as a comprehensive resource for figure skating, offering video demonstrations, tutorials, and diagrams. It's designed to support skaters, coaches, and parents in their figure skating journey, from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Video demonstrations
  • Tutorials
  • Diagrams
  • Resource center
  • Skater guidance
  • Coach support
Features
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Welcome to C.O.R.E by RTI - the Collaborative Online Resource Center! C.O.R.E. was designed from the ground up as an affordable complement to professional figure skating instruction! Whether you're a coach, skater, or parent, C.O.R.E. has everything you need to guide your skater from their first steps on the ice to become the figure skater they want to be! This is the ultimate resource, including tons of video demos, tutorials, diagrams and so much more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Score Skates4 screens
Core by RTI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Core by RTI at Free against Score Skates's $4.99. Core by RTI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Score Skates's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Core by RTI is free to download; Score Skates costs $4.99 up front. Core by RTI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Score Skates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Score Skates against 5.0 for Core by RTI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Score Skates ships an update every 6 months, Core by RTI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Score Skates versus Core by RTI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore SkatesCore by RTI
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB595 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei ShinoharaMark Fitzgerald

Customer experience

Score Skates

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Core by RTI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Score Skates

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Core by RTI

Subscriptions2
  • Core by RTI$8.991 Month
  • Core by RTI$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Score Skates free?
Score Skates costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core by RTI free?
Core by RTI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Score Skates or Core by RTI?
Score Skates and Core by RTI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Score Skates or Core by RTI have ads?
Neither Score Skates nor Core by RTI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Score Skates or Core by RTI?
Score Skates ships an update every 6 months, and Core by RTI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Score Skates was updated on September 23, 2026 and Core by RTI on September 18, 2026.

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