Comparison

iScore Baseball and Softball vs PlayMaker Baseball

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

Head to head
About

iScore Baseball and Softball

Easily score and track detailed statistics for baseball and softball games. This app allows coaches, parents, and fans to record every play, manage rosters, and generate comprehensive scorebooks and player reports. Share data and review games pitch-by-pitch.

Highlights
  • 500+ player statistics tracked
  • Team and roster management
  • Detailed pitch tracking with spray charts
  • Real-time game casting (iScoreCast/TwitterCast)
  • Automatic scorebook generation
  • Intuitive play scoring with undo/redo
  • Data sharing and export (Excel, CSV, HTML)
Features
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iScore Baseball and Softball Scorekeeper is the easiest and most intuitive way to track a baseball or softball game. The #1 Baseball Scoring App for iOS devices allows you to score youth baseball/softball, high school games, college games, and even professional games just like the pros. "Summer Must List - Best Summer iPad Apps" - Entertainment Weekly "iScore makes the iPad a dream device for scorekeepers." - 148apps.com "This is the best baseball scoring application in terms of ease of use and data output." - Boston Herald "iScore Baseball Scorekeeper is about as close to perfection as we’ve seen in a digital scorecard" - appolicious.com iScore Baseball allows coaches, parents, and fans to keep a detailed record of the progress of the game. iScore has everything you need to score, track and review a game and your stats. APP FEATURES: • Complete Statistics - 500+ Statistics tracked for every player • Team Manager - Manage teams, team rosters and lineup at game time. • Quick Roster - Generate teams with any number of players. • Scorebook Output - Record even the most complex plays. Every stolen base, pick-off and passed ball is tracked. • Pitch Tracker - Tracks pitch locations, type (including softball types), speed and includes a speckle chart. • Batting Spray Chart - Track hit locations as well as strength and type giving you an edge over the competition • Built in iScoreCast and TwitterCast - Allows friends and family who are unable to attend the game to "watch" in real time from anywhere in the world. The entire game can even be replayed at a later date. (No Video, additional charges apply for iScorecast viewing) • Complete Scorebook Output - Beautiful traditional scorebook is automatically generated, even for people that don't know how to keep a scorebook. Invaluable for leagues that require it. • Intuitive Interview Scorekeeping - No need to learn cryptic ways of tracking a game. Even the most complex plays are scored with ease. Full base runner control means that every stolen base, pick-off and passed ball is tracked. • Multilevel Undo/Redo - Return to any point in game, from first play to last • Data Sharing - Transfer games / teams between devices to save time entering data or to share statistics with others on your team or in your league All stats and scorebook can be emailed in EXCEL, CSV, and HTML formats. Coaches will never again have to spend hours trying to extract data from paper records just to see how their players performed. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: -Courtesy Runners -DP/Flex support -Support for 10 fielders -International Tie Breaker (any configuration) -Swinging vs Called strike tracking -Intentional Ball tracking -Individual Player Cards both in-game and out -League support (players, teams and games can belong to any number of user defined leagues) -Pitcher Win, Lose, Save tracking -Pitch by Pitch game review -Skip At Bats (assign out or not) -End Inning at any time -End Game at any time -Assign Error at any time to any defensive player (e.g. dropped foul ball for ERA calculations) -Swap Teams -No limit to the number of players or batters in a lineup -ERA based on innings in game -Export and Import to protect your data -Player/Team merging - combine players or teams if accidentally entered duplicates -so much more SPORTSENGINE TERMS OF USE: https://www.sportsengine.com/solutions/legal/terms_of_use/ SPORTSENGINE PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.sportsengine.com/solutions/legal/privacy_policy/

About

PlayMaker Baseball

Effortlessly score baseball games, track player statistics, and stream live updates for coaches and parents. This intuitive app simplifies scorekeeping with a clean interface and automatically calculates advanced stats, making it ideal for all levels of play.

Highlights
  • Intuitive digital scorekeeping
  • Live game streaming for fans
  • Automatic stat calculation
  • Pitch metrics tracking
  • Lineup scanning and sharing
  • Support for all age levels
Features
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The easiest way to score baseball games, track stats, and stream live — built for coaches, parents, and scorekeepers who want power without the complexity. PlayMaker replaces your paper scorebook with an intuitive digital experience that anyone can pick up in minutes. No complicated menus, no learning curve, no clutter — just tap and score. SCOREKEEPING MADE SIMPLE Score games with a clean, intuitive interface designed for real game speed. Whether you're a first-time scorekeeper or a seasoned coach, PlayMaker keeps up with every play without slowing you down. LIVE STREAMING Broadcast your game in real time so family and fans who can't make it to the field never miss a moment. Live scoreboard overlay keeps viewers in the game from anywhere. AUTOMATIC STATS & ADVANCED PITCH METRICS Season batting averages, player performance, and detailed pitch metrics — all calculated automatically as you score. No spreadsheets, no manual entry. Just finish the game and the numbers are ready. SCAN YOUR LINEUP Skip the manual entry. Snap a photo of your lineup card and PlayMaker reads it for you. Get your lineup set and shared with your team before the first pitch LIVE SCOREBOARD FOR FANS Share a real-time scoreboard with parents and fans who can't make it to the field. Everyone stays connected to the game, no matter where they are. SET & SHARE LINEUPS INSTANTLY Build your lineup and share it with your team before the first pitch. No more confusion at the field. BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL From tee ball to travel ball to high school — PlayMaker works for teams at any age and any level of play. Whether you're keeping score for your kid's Little League game or tracking stats for a competitive travel team, PlayMaker gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. Every play matters. Questions? Reach out anytime at help@playmakerapp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iScore Baseball and Softball4 screens
PlayMaker Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayMaker Baseball at 4.5 against iScore Baseball and Softball's 4.2. PlayMaker Baseball also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). iScore Baseball and Softball's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 191). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iScore Baseball and Softball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PlayMaker Baseball sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayMaker Baseball holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScore Baseball and Softball has 1.4K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of iScore Baseball and Softball's written reviews are positive against 58% of PlayMaker Baseball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScore Baseball and Softball ships an update fortnightly, PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iScore Baseball and Softball versus PlayMaker Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScore Baseball and SoftballPlayMaker Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.4K ratings)4.5 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better191
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaster Than MonkeysPrepBaseballRankings

Customer experience

iScore Baseball and Softball

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative17.9%

PlayMaker Baseball

All ratings191 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

iScore Baseball and Softball

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Powerful features
  • 🚀 Responsive in-game scoreboard
  • 👍 User-friendly prompts
  • 👍 Detailed stats and analytics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with poor support
  • 🔧 Needs more frequent updates
  • 🔧 Difficult to manage lineups and substitutions
  • 🔧 Lacking key features like league stats

PlayMaker Baseball

From 191 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Well-designed and thought out
  • 🚀 Efficient for scoring
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 Great for stat tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Limited scoring options
  • 🐛 Cannot edit or delete entries
  • 🐛 Issues with adding teams
  • 🐛 App crashing
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly

Bugs and requests

iScore Baseball and Softball

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to edit plays after the fact
  • Roster and stats not syncing properly
  • Date/time selector not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to track strikes (called vs swinging)
  • Integrate with live video streams or broadcasts
  • Improve lineup management and player substitutions
  • Provide league-level stats and standings

PlayMaker Baseball

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Only allowed to record a strike swinging in demo
  • Rest of demo features ask who is batting
  • Cannot add a team
  • Cannot correct lineup without deleting game
  • App records an error on player every time a put out is recorded
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  • App crashing
  • Fielder’s choice bug removes multiple runners
  • Cannot delete anything if a mistake is made
  • Cannot rearrange batting order
  • Numbers entered incorrectly and cannot be changed
  • Only allows adjustment for last 5-6 players
  • Starts over after 9 batters even with more players

Requested features

8 requests
  • More features needed
  • Track pitches
  • Add another outfielder for 8u softball
  • Photo option for rosters
  • Ability to delete teams
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  • Ability to make created teams play each other
  • Correct lineup issues
  • Advance inning with run limit in little league

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iScore Baseball and Softball

One-time10
  • 2020 Major League Daily Roster$9.99
  • Team Website$19.99
  • 2018 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
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  • 2019 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2021 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2022 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2023 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2024 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2026 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
  • 2025 Major League Daily Roster$19.99
3 purchases

PlayMaker Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • '22 Spring Kickoff$10.99

Questions

Is iScore Baseball and Softball free?
iScore Baseball and Softball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayMaker Baseball free?
PlayMaker Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iScore Baseball and Softball or PlayMaker Baseball?
PlayMaker Baseball is rated higher. iScore Baseball and Softball averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PlayMaker Baseball averages 4.5 from 191 ratings.
Do iScore Baseball and Softball or PlayMaker Baseball have ads?
Neither iScore Baseball and Softball nor PlayMaker Baseball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iScore Baseball and Softball or PlayMaker Baseball?
iScore Baseball and Softball ships an update fortnightly, and PlayMaker Baseball every 5 days. Most recently, iScore Baseball and Softball was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlayMaker Baseball on November 3, 2026.

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