# Virtual Scoreboard vs Kicks Contest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kicks Contest at none against Virtual Scoreboard's 3. Kicks Contest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Virtual Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Kicks Contest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kicks Contest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 6, 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 93% of Kicks Contest's.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, Kicks Contest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Kicks Contest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicks-contest/id6768534340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 57 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) | [Aleksandr Krasnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896582528) |

## 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) | $29.99 | 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


### Kicks Contest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kicks-contest/id6768534340)

This app helps reduce injury risk and improve athletic performance by providing expert shoe selection based on individual parameters. It also features a social network for sneaker enthusiasts to share reviews, chat, and build a virtual collection.

**Highlights:** Injury risk reduction, Improved athletic performance, Expert shoe selection, Virtual sneaker collection, Social community, User reviews and chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Scoreboard free?

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

### Is Kicks Contest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Scoreboard or Kicks Contest?

Kicks Contest is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Kicks Contest averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Kicks Contest have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; Kicks Contest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Scoreboard or Kicks Contest?

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and Kicks Contest every 10 days. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kicks Contest on October 13, 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.*