# Virtual Scoreboard vs Pluto

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pluto at none against Virtual Scoreboard's 3. Pluto also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Virtual Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 30) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support 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. Pluto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pluto holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, Pluto every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Pluto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-basketball/id6468575562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [TeamUp Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449504626) |

## 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


### Pluto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-basketball/id6468575562)

This app offers a comprehensive basketball development program with monthly group training memberships and private session purchases. Access online courses, local event information, and track your progress towards your basketball goals, from school teams to collegiate play. It integrates with Apple Health for detailed fitness tracking.

**Highlights:** Monthly group training memberships, Private basketball training sessions, Online basketball training courses, Local event registration and news, Basketball goal tracking, Apple Health App Integration

**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 Pluto free?

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

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

Pluto is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Pluto averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Pluto have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; Pluto does not.

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

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and Pluto every 5 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pluto on October 4, 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.*