ScoreBud vs Top Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
Top Note
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Top Note is a widget-first productivity app that keeps you focused on whatβs nextβliterally 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 youβre ready, mark it complete. If not, skip itβbut youβll 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 canβt 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. Thereβs no endless list to cherry-pick fromβyou must either complete the next thing or face it again soon.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ScoreBud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Top Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | ScoreBud | Top Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angel Gutierrez | Zachary Alan Sturman |
In-app purchases
ScoreBud
- Love for coffee$0.99
- Love for donuts$1.99
- Love for pizza$3.99
Top Note
No in-app purchases









