# Virtual Scoreboard vs XWatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Scoreboard at 83% against XWatch's 11%. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (23K vs 40). XWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. XWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Virtual Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 11% of XWatch's.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, XWatch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | XWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** | [2.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwatch/id1079841277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 11.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [光辉 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105229211) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xwatch/id1079841277)

Connects to your sports watch via Bluetooth to upload and analyze your activity data. Visualize your progress with intuitive graphs and share your achievements with friends. Stay motivated and showcase your active lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Daily activity tracking, Data visualization and analysis, Historical data management, Smart reminder settings, Bluetooth selfie, Social media ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⌚ Good watch hardware quality
- 📊 Tracks fitness metrics effectively
- 🎯 Useful for step counting and activity monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during watch synchronization
- 📧 Verification code/SMS not being sent
- 🔐 Registration process completely broken
- 🌐 Only available in Chinese language
- 📱 Incompatible with iPhone/iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not sent via email or SMS
- App crashes during Bluetooth synchronization with watch
- App closes unexpectedly after pairing watch
- Registration code appears only in Chinese with no way to input it
- Time resets to 24-hour format when watch is turned off

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Add German language support
- Add Italian language support
- Add French language support
- Support for imperial measurements (pounds, feet) instead of metric only


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Is XWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Scoreboard or XWatch?

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while XWatch averages 2.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or XWatch have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; XWatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Scoreboard or XWatch?

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and XWatch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 18, 2026 and XWatch on October 13, 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.*