# Virtual Scoreboard vs Play Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Scoreboard at 83% against Play Clock's 0%. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (23K vs 2). Play Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Virtual Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Play Clock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Play Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clock/id1672536267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [Tom Zion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652156763) |

## 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) | $34.99 | 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


### Play Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-clock/id1672536267)

This sports app functions as an American football play clock. It offers two timer options, 25 and 40 seconds, with vibration alerts at crucial countdown points. This helps users stay aware of the time without needing to constantly check their device.

**Highlights:** American football play clock, 25-second timer option, 40-second timer option, Vibration alerts at 11 and 6 seconds, Device vibration reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Play Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Scoreboard or Play Clock?

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Play Clock averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Play Clock have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; Play Clock does not.

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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.*