# Scoreboard | Score keeper vs Virtual Scoreboard

The clearest difference is ads: Scoreboard | Score keeper at none against Virtual Scoreboard's shown. Virtual Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 327) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scoreboard | Score keeper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scoreboard | Score keeper against 4.7 for Virtual Scoreboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 24K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Scoreboard | Score keeper's written reviews are positive against 83% of Virtual Scoreboard's.

Scoreboard | Score keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Scoreboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreboard | Score keeper | Virtual Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-score-keeper/id413882394/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 327 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SportHub Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/413882397) | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreboard | Score keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-score-keeper/id413882394)

Easily track scores and game times for various sports and games. Customize team names, utilize game and shot clocks, and even broadcast your game live online. Enhance your game-day experience with a clear, shareable display.

**Highlights:** Customizable team names, Secondary score tracking, Game clock, Shot clock, Integrated buzzers, Online game broadcasting, Background customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Contribution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium contribution | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large contribution | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Easy to use for score keeping
- 🎨 Customizable team names and colors
- ⏱️ Built-in timer and shot clock features
- 🌐 Live score broadcasting capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Score changes don't persist after closing app
- 🐛 Settings reset to defaults on each use
- 🐛 Swipe functionality inconsistent or unclear
- 🐛 Small text size hard to read from distance
- 🐛 Broadcasting feature unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Settings and customizations don't save between sessions
- Timer runs slower than it should
- Swipe score feature not working properly
- App crashes on launch (first or second attempt)
- Broadcasting feature stopped working after update

**Requested features**

- Add more sports (tennis, lacrosse, Gaelic sports)
- Save custom match settings and team preferences
- Add more color options (orange, white, secondary colors)
- Ability to subtract points more easily
- Clear/reset score button


### Virtual Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710)

Transform your device into a versatile digital scoreboard and timer for over 40 sports and games. Easily track scores, manage timers, and customize game details for any competition, from casual play to organized tournaments. Keep your games organized without paper or confusion.

**Highlights:** Real-time score tracking, Sports timer, Customizable scoreboard layout, Supports 40+ sports and games, Offline functionality, Optimized for phones and tablets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great scoreboard app with lots of options
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🚀 Reliable and functional
- 🚀 Helpful for coaches and teams
- 👍 Useful for tracking stats and scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with Apple Watch integration and functionality
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficulty changing team colors and settings
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Timer disappears when adding points
- Scoreboard numbers not displaying properly past 99 points
- Sharing live score feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add penalty tracking for sports like hockey and lacrosse
- Improve basketball scoreboard to show more details like shot clock, timeouts, etc.
- Add more sports like wrestling, field hockey, and pickleball
- Improve sharing and live score broadcasting capabilities
- Allow more customization options for scoreboard design and layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreboard | Score keeper free?

Scoreboard | Score keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scoreboard | Score keeper or Virtual Scoreboard?

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Scoreboard | Score keeper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Scoreboard | Score keeper or Virtual Scoreboard have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; Scoreboard | Score keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scoreboard | Score keeper or Virtual Scoreboard?

Scoreboard | Score keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Scoreboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scoreboard | Score keeper was updated on October 22, 2026 and Virtual Scoreboard on October 24, 2026.

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