Comparison

ScoreBud vs Top Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScoreBud

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Forget about people cheating on game night, with ScoreBud you can keep track all player's scores in an easy way ScoreBud is completely free and without ads. In-App purchases are just a tip jar option, there are no features tied to this. With ScoreBud you can: * Create as many games and players as you want * You can customize your games and players with icons and the color you want * Track your matches history * Edit or delete games and players or even erase all the data * Sync with iCloud to keep the scores across all your devices * Enable or disable haptic feedback

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Top Note

Features
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Top Note is a widget-first productivity app that keeps you focused on what’s nextβ€”literally one thing at a time. Instead of endless to-do lists you never look at, Top Note presents you with a single reminder, flashcard, or note right on your Home Screen widget. If you’re ready, mark it complete. If not, skip itβ€”but you’ll see it again even sooner thanks to our spaced repetition system. This keeps important tasks and knowledge top-of-mind without overwhelming you. Perfect for: β€’ People who ignore traditional reminders. β€’ Habit building and routine reinforcement. β€’ Quick study sessions with confidence-rated flashcards. β€’ Keeping a simple note or mantra visible all day. Features: β€’ One-at-a-time reminders β€” No scrolling, no distraction. β€’ Skip & repeat β€” Skipped items return sooner, so you can’t forget. β€’ Spaced repetition flashcards β€” Boost memory and recall. β€’ Widget-first design β€” Most interactions happen right from your Home Screen. β€’ Flexible note support β€” Keep quotes, mantras, or micro-goals handy. β€’ Simple setup in the main app β€” Then live in the widget. Why it works: Top Note uses gentle friction to keep you accountable. There’s no endless list to cherry-pick fromβ€”you must either complete the next thing or face it again soon.

Screenshots

ScoreBud4 screens
Top Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Top Note at none against ScoreBud's 3. Top Note also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months). ScoreBud's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScoreBud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Top Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreBud ships an update every 19 months, Top Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ScoreBud versus Top Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreBudTop Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel GutierrezZachary Alan Sturman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScoreBud

One-time3
  • Love for coffee$0.99
  • Love for donuts$1.99
  • Love for pizza$3.99
None

Top Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoreBud free?
ScoreBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Top Note free?
Top Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScoreBud or Top Note have ads?
Neither ScoreBud nor Top Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreBud or Top Note?
ScoreBud ships an update every 19 months, and Top Note every 4 days. Most recently, ScoreBud was updated on October 5, 2026 and Top Note on October 10, 2026.

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