Comparison

Virtual Scoreboard vs TapScore Scorekeeper

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Scoreboard

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
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● Keep score like a pro Virtual Scoreboard turns your iPhone or iPad into a digital scoreboard for 40+ sports and games. Whether you’re playing with friends, coaching a team, refereeing a match, running a tournament, or keeping score at school, you can manage the game quickly and easily. ● Scoreboards made for your sport Use dedicated scoreboards designed around the rules and flow of each sport. Track scores, game time, periods, quarters, sets, fouls, timeouts, possession, and other sport-specific information from one simple screen. Supported sports and games include: Basketball, 3x3 Basketball, Soccer, American Football, Futsal, Volleyball, Handball, Baseball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Beach Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Hockey, Rink Hockey, Water Polo, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse, Netball, Australian Football, Kabaddi, Footvolley, Curling, Bocce, Boxing, Judo, Karate, Wrestling, Goalball, Cornhole, Chess, Poker, Rubik’s Cube, Sport Stacking, Truco, and more. ● More than just a scoreboard Virtual Scoreboard includes tools to help you manage games, teams, and competitions: * Simple Scoreboard for quick custom matches * Game timers and sport-specific clocks * Stats Sheet for tracking player and team statistics * Coaching Board for planning plays and strategies * Live Scores for sharing and following games * Apple Watch support * Custom team names, colors, sounds, and scoreboard settings * Offline support — keep scoring without an internet connection ● Fast and easy to use Update scores in seconds, control timers, and manage the match without complicated setup. Virtual Scoreboard stays out of the way so you can focus on the game. Perfect for players, coaches, referees, teachers, schools, gyms, clubs, tournaments, leagues, training sessions, and friendly matches. One app. 40+ sports. Keep every game under control. ----------------------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://virtualscoreboard.app/privacypolicy.html

About

TapScore Scorekeeper

Features
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Fast, intuitive score tracking for Apple Watch. Keep score in tennis, badminton, volleyball, pickleball & more. Flick to view. Tap to update. Built for sports. Keep score without missing the action. TapScore Scorekeeper puts a smart scoreboard on your wrist - designed for athletes who care about the game, not the scorekeeping. Tired of pausing play to debate the score? Fumbling with pencil and paper? Losing track during intense rallies? TapScore eliminates score-keeping friction so you can focus on what matters: playing your best. Why TapScore? Fast. Intuitive. Always on your wrist. Tap once, tap twice - Increment scores instantly without looking Flick to see scores - Quick wrist flip shows the current game state Zero learning curve - Designed by players for players Works for any sport - Tennis, badminton, volleyball, pickleball, volleyball, table tennis, 5-a-side football, padel & more Core Features: • Game Score Tracking • Score Up button: Increment scores and instantly display them • Score Down button: Undo mistakes in a single tap • Crystal-clear, large display for easy reading at a glance Game Point & Match Management: • Automatic game-winning logic: First to reach your set game point wins • Games Won counter: Track match progress across multiple games • Reset instantly: Start fresh games or matches with one tap Deuce Mode: • Perfect for tennis, volleyball & other sports that use deuce scoring • When tied at deuce (e.g., 20:20), first to a 2-point lead wins • Works at ANY game point setting • No manual toggling needed - built in automatically Smart Display Options: • Large, high-contrast numerals optimised for watchOS • Compact layout uses Apple Watch screen real estate efficiently Perfect For: • Professional referees, coaches, casual players, tournament directors, gym enthusiasts, and anyone who plays: • Racquet sports: Tennis, badminton, pickleball, squash, racquetball, table tennis • Net sports: Volleyball, badminton • Team sports: 5-a-side football, futsal, beach soccer • Casual games: Cornhole, darts, lawn bowling • And beyond: Any sport where points matter Why Choose TapScore • Built by athletes for athletes - Created with real match experience in mind • Free hands - No phone, no clipboard - just your watch • No internet required - Works offline, anywhere you play • Reliable & lightweight - Minimal battery drain • Instantly master it - No tutorials needed, just tap and play Stop worrying about keeping score. Start focusing on winning. TapScore Scorekeeper makes score-keeping feel invisible.

Screenshots

Virtual Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Scoreboard at Free against TapScore Scorekeeper's $4.99. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 60 months). TapScore Scorekeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Virtual Scoreboard is free to download; TapScore Scorekeeper costs $4.99 up front. Virtual Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TapScore Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, TapScore Scorekeeper every 60 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Virtual Scoreboard versus TapScore Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual ScoreboardTapScore Scorekeeper
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 60 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo BortolottiJames Vodang

Bugs and requests

Virtual Scoreboard

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TapScore Scorekeeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Virtual Scoreboard

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$29.99
None

TapScore Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Scoreboard free?
Virtual Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapScore Scorekeeper free?
TapScore Scorekeeper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Scoreboard or TapScore Scorekeeper have ads?
Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; TapScore Scorekeeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Scoreboard or TapScore Scorekeeper?
Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and TapScore Scorekeeper every 60 months. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 21, 2026 and TapScore Scorekeeper on October 3, 2026.

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