# Virtual Scoreboard vs Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Virtual Scoreboard at 23K against Simple 3x3 Scoreboard's 7. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Simple 3x3 Scoreboard's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, 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 Simple 3x3 Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Virtual Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple 3x3 Scoreboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, Simple 3x3 Scoreboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Simple 3x3 Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-3x3-scoreboard/id6443727110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## 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


### Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-3x3-scoreboard/id6443727110)

A user-friendly scoreboard application designed for 3x3 games. Easily track scores, manage game timers, and customize team names and colors. Ideal for practice sessions and official matches.

**Highlights:** Score tracking (+1, +2, subtract), Game timer with auto-stop, Linked shot clock, Customizable team names, Timer and color settings, Reset scores and timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Simple 3x3 Scoreboard free?

Simple 3x3 Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Scoreboard or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard?

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Simple 3x3 Scoreboard averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard have ads?

Both Virtual Scoreboard and Simple 3x3 Scoreboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Scoreboard or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard?

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and Simple 3x3 Scoreboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple 3x3 Scoreboard on July 8, 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.*