Comparison

Score Skates vs Sideline Pro

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
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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

Sideline Pro

This app helps soccer coaches manage games from the sidelines. It simplifies tracking player time, handling substitutions, and logging game events like goals. The intuitive interface allows for real-time adjustments to player positions.

Highlights
  • Track player minutes
  • Manage substitutions
  • Log goals by player
  • Drag-and-drop player positioning
  • Record game events
Features
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Sideline Pro is your all-in-one tool for managing soccer games from the bench. Designed for coaches, it makes tracking player time, handling substitutions, and recording game events simple and intuitive. With Sideline Pro, you can: • Track player minutes to ensure fair playing time • Manage substitutions with ease • Keep score and log goals by player • Use drag-and-drop controls to adjust player positions on the field in real time Whether you're coaching a competitive team or managing game flow at the youth level, Sideline Pro helps you stay organized and focused on the game—not the paperwork.

Screenshots

Score Skates4 screens
Sideline Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sideline Pro at Free against Score Skates's $4.99. Sideline Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Score Skates's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sideline Pro is free to download; Score Skates costs $4.99 up front. Sideline Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Sideline Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Score Skates ships an update every 6 months, Sideline Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Score Skates versus Sideline Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore SkatesSideline Pro
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei ShinoharaFull Circle Software

Customer experience

Score Skates

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

Sideline Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Score Skates

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sideline Pro

One-time3
  • 1/2 a Coffee$1.99
  • 1 Coffee$4.99
  • 2 Coffees$9.99

Questions

Is Score Skates free?
Score Skates costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sideline Pro free?
Sideline Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Score Skates or Sideline Pro?
Score Skates and Sideline Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Score Skates or Sideline Pro have ads?
Neither Score Skates nor Sideline Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Score Skates or Sideline Pro?
Score Skates ships an update every 6 months, and Sideline Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Score Skates was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sideline Pro on October 6, 2026.

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