# Side Out vs ScoreKeeper

The clearest difference is rating: ScoreKeeper at 5.0 against Side Out's 4.5. ScoreKeeper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Side Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Side Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScoreKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Out has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, ScoreKeeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Out | ScoreKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorekeeper-match-scoring/id6749815050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [205L Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/453170205) | [Chen Po-Kai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076165566) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-out-pickleball/id1671243214)

Effortlessly track pickleball scores directly from your Apple Watch with intuitive swipe gestures. This app manages serving order, player positions, and game statistics, allowing you to focus on playing. An optional companion scoreboard can be used on your iPhone or iPad for spectators.

**Highlights:** Hands-free Apple Watch scoring, Automatic serving order tracking, Companion iPhone/iPad scoreboard, Multiple game and scoring formats, Player profiles and performance tracking, Match history and stats, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fluid app performance
- 💡 Fully customizable rules
- 👍 Uncomplicated and works
- 👍 Syncs to watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive swipes
- 🐛 Watch crown rotation issues
- 🐛 Player name input greyed out
- 🐛 App closes randomly on watch
- 🐛 Workout app integration clunky

**Reported bugs**

- App on watch randomly closes and deletes match
- Server switching courts not working
- Undo is sometimes buggy
- Display hangs occasionally
- Not properly syncing app data from iPhone to watch

**Requested features**

- Tennis app or section
- Set up on phone, control on watch
- In-game timer
- Disable Watch crown rotation
- Microphone control for player names


### ScoreKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorekeeper-match-scoring/id6749815050)

Easily track scores for badminton, pickleball, and 1v1 matches. Features visual server indicators and clear score displays to prevent confusion during gameplay. Supports Apple Watch for convenient scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** Badminton doubles scoring, Pickleball doubles scoring, 1v1 score tracking, Visual server position indicator, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Member - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Member - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Out free?

Side Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScoreKeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Side Out or ScoreKeeper?

ScoreKeeper is rated higher. Side Out averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while ScoreKeeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Side Out or ScoreKeeper have ads?

ScoreKeeper shows ads; Side Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Side Out or ScoreKeeper?

Side Out ships an update fortnightly, and ScoreKeeper weekly. Most recently, Side Out was updated on November 7, 2026 and ScoreKeeper on October 30, 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.*