# Virtual Scoreboard vs Scoreboard Basket

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Scoreboard at 4.7 against Scoreboard Basket's 3.6. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 11) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scoreboard Basket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 11, 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 80% of Scoreboard Basket's.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, Scoreboard Basket every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Scoreboard Basket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-basket/id1496575423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [Alessandro Molteni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474801629) |

## 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) | $23.99 | 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


### Scoreboard Basket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-basket/id1496575423)

Transform your phone or tablet into a professional basketball scoreboard. Track scores, fouls, timeouts, and periods with a game clock and 24-second shot clock. Supports official FIBA rules and can be customized for leagues and tournaments.

**Highlights:** Game clock and 24-second shot clock, Score tracking with +1, +2, +3, Fouls, timeouts, and periods management, Based on official FIBA rules, Customizable for leagues/tournaments, Connect to external displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Scoreboard Basket free?

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

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

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Scoreboard Basket averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Scoreboard Basket have ads?

Both Virtual Scoreboard and Scoreboard Basket show ads.

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

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and Scoreboard Basket every 2 months. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scoreboard Basket on August 28, 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.*