# Virtual Scoreboard vs Kenzai Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kenzai Academy at none against Virtual Scoreboard's 3. Kenzai Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Virtual Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. Kenzai Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kenzai Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 2 weeks, Kenzai Academy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | Kenzai Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenzai-academy/id6812477180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [Charles Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812477182) |

## 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


### Kenzai Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenzai-academy/id6812477180)

**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 Kenzai Academy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Scoreboard or Kenzai Academy?

Kenzai Academy is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Kenzai Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or Kenzai Academy have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; Kenzai Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Scoreboard or Kenzai Academy?

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kenzai Academy every 2 days. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kenzai Academy on October 24, 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.*