The umpire vs BT Baseball Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The umpire
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.
- Score and indicator management
- Innings tracking
- Bluetooth score sharing
- Vibration notifications for count updates
- Large single-screen display
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Summary Do you still scorekeeping with a pencil and paper? Easy scoreboard "The umpire" is available on iPhone and iPad. "The umpire" will control both score and indicator. Indicator will notice you the count updated by vibration. It's so cool to stay Up-To-Date on the match, isn't it? See with large single screen!! "The umpire for iPad"( paid app) is available on AppStore NOW. Function: ・Indicator - Ball, strike and out count. ・Scoreboard -Keep time and score for each innings. ・Bluetooth Chief umpire and other members can share the score and count via Bluetooth.(With in 30~50m/32~54yd) Bluetooth connection procedure 1.Bluetooth "On" In iPhone/iPad 2.Launch the application of the person to be the umpire, and then press the BT button at the top right 3.Question "Connect BT" Select "YES" 4.Question "Umpire or Team?" Select "Umpire" 5.Select "OK” 6.Complete the Umpire side 7.Team side Preparation 8.Question "Connect BT" Select "YES" 9.Question "Umpire or Team?" Select "Team" 10.Select "OK" 11.Complete the Team side 12.Wait for 10-20 seconds 13.Connection complete when BT button becomes blue
BT Baseball Controller
Control compatible baseball scoreboards and camera devices remotely. Synchronize scores and stats across devices with an intuitive touch or button interface. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth for seamless game management.
- Remote control for scoreboards and cameras
- Synchronizes scores and stats
- Intuitive tap and swipe controls
- Optional button interface
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Customizable game settings
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The BT Baseball Controller app is a free app meant to be used to remotely control supported BT Baseball scoreboards and score camera devices. The app synchronizes the score and stats on all these supported devices. The interface is extremely clean and intuitive, everything is directly touch or swipe based. Clearly labeled controller buttons are also added for those that prefer a button interface. Controllable Devices: - Search on App Store "BT Baseball Camera" BT Baseball Controller App Features: - Clean design, no ads - Intuitive direct tap and swipe controls - Remotely control scoreboards, cameras, and other devices with WiFi or Bluetooth - Fully customizable game in the settings - Quick Start Documentation below For a full list of our other tutorials please visit: https://vimeo.com/channels/btstatsco The BT Baseball Controller app was created by The Basketball Temple Company. After the success of our basketball products, we have expanded into other sports. The Basketball Temple Company focuses on high quality basketball academies, basketball leagues, and technologies that are used to support those academies and leagues. We open our technology to the public so everyone in the basketball community can experience the same technologies that we use within our institutions. # Quick Start Documentation: All the actions below have corresponding controller buttons that may be used instead. Connect and Remote Control Settings: - Tap on top-left icon (or swipe left-to-right on the left edge) to open connect menu - Hit "Refresh" to find devices - Tap on WiFi or Bluetooth icon to connect, green icon indicates connected - If unable to connect or having connection errors try one of the following: 1) please ensure all devices are on the same WiFi network 2) please ensure bluetooth is turned ON on all devices 3) lastly, try to restart the app on all devices Privacy Policy: https://www.basketballtemple.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The umpire at none against BT Baseball Controller's 1. The umpire also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). BT Baseball Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BT Baseball Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. The umpire asks for nothing beyond the download.
BT Baseball Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BT Baseball Controller has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The umpire ships an update every 13 months, BT Baseball Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The umpire | BT Baseball Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Software Engineering | The Basketball Temple LLC |
Customer experience
The umpire
BT Baseball Controller
In-app purchases
The umpire
No in-app purchases
BT Baseball Controller
- Annual$4.991 Year
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