# The umpire vs Backside Stats

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The umpire at none against Backside Stats's 1. The umpire also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). Backside Stats's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (76 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backside Stats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. The umpire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backside Stats holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backside Stats has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of The umpire's written reviews are positive against 80% of Backside Stats's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The umpire ships an update every 13 months, Backside Stats monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The umpire | Backside Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-umpire/id481573386/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Software Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/441727498) | [Backside Stats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879082485) |

## What reviewers say

### The umpire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-umpire/id481573386)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for sports matches, managing both the score and game indicators. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for real-time score sharing among team members. Stay updated on game counts with vibration notifications.

**Highlights:** Score and indicator management, Innings tracking, Bluetooth score sharing, Vibration notifications for count updates, Large single-screen display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backside Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backside-stats/id6446414306)

Effortlessly track game scores and player statistics for slow-pitch softball. Designed for coaches and players to manage season-long performance and tournament data.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping, Player statistics tracking, Season-long performance management, Tournament data management, Designed for coaches and players

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The umpire free?

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

### Is Backside Stats free?

Backside Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The umpire or Backside Stats?

Backside Stats is rated higher. The umpire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backside Stats averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do The umpire or Backside Stats have ads?

Neither The umpire nor Backside Stats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The umpire or Backside Stats?

The umpire ships an update every 13 months, and Backside Stats monthly. Most recently, The umpire was updated on June 6, 2026 and Backside Stats on August 28, 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.*