# Virtual Scoreboard vs iShotClock

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Scoreboard at 4.7 against iShotClock's 3.8. Virtual Scoreboard also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 4). iShotClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Virtual Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Scoreboard has 23K ratings behind it against 4, 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 iShotClock'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, iShotClock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Scoreboard | iShotClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-scoreboard-keep-score/id477793710/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishotclock/id743036884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Bortolotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022501196) | [Pedro Carvalho](https://appshunter.io/developer/743036887) |

## 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


### iShotClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishotclock/id743036884)

This app provides a digital timer for controlling basketball game attack times. It's designed for timekeepers, referees, and coaches, offering customizable sound and vibration alerts. Users can choose between button or swipe controls and adjust the display of tenths of a second.

**Highlights:** Controls basketball attack time, Landscape and portrait modes, Vibration and sound alerts, Button or swipe gestures, Customizable themes, Show/hide tenths of a second

**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 iShotClock free?

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

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

Virtual Scoreboard is rated higher. Virtual Scoreboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while iShotClock averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Virtual Scoreboard or iShotClock have ads?

Virtual Scoreboard shows ads; iShotClock does not.

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

Virtual Scoreboard ships an update every 11 days, and iShotClock every 6 months. Most recently, Virtual Scoreboard was updated on October 1, 2026 and iShotClock on September 22, 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.*