Comparison

LaxRef vs Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

LaxRef

This app helps lacrosse officials and table personnel manage live game statistics, including scores and penalties. It features an optional large-font timer and syncs with a companion watch app to keep everyone updated. Eliminate the need for separate game cards with this integrated solution.

Highlights
  • Live game statistics tracking
  • Penalty management
  • Optional large-font timer
  • Watch and iPhone app sync
  • Digital game card replacement
Features
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Watch App for Lacrosse Officials, Phone App for Table Personnel. Keep score, penalties, and other live game statistics. An optional timer is also available when needed (big font size!). No need to use a separate game card. An iPhone app that syncs with the watch, so the table and referee are always in sync with score, penalties and game timer. A labor of love for our dedicated group.

About

Scoreboard

Features
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Keep score for any game in one tap. Scoreboard turns your phone into a big, readable score sheet for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, ping pong, soccer, football, golf, bowling, darts, cornhole and card games — no setup, no account, no internet needed. TAP TO SCORE Each player or team gets a full-bleed colored block. Tap to add a point, hold for a quick-add of any amount. The numbers are large enough to read from the sideline, the bench, or across the table. BUILT FOR REAL RULES Every sport ships with the right scoring rules already loaded: win targets, points per tap, period counts and a game clock where the clock is the point. Pick a preset in setup or override it — the board plays by whatever you choose. UNDO ANYTHING Miscounted? Every point is reversible. Unlimited undo with a running count, so a bad call never ends the game. 2 TO MANY PLAYERS Two, three or four players each get their own colored half or quarter of the screen. Five or more switch to a clean ranked list. Great for card nights, board games, tournaments and league play. CALL THE GAME Blow the whistle to end a match early, or let the win target trigger the winner overlay automatically — confetti included. MATCH HISTORY & STATS Every finished game is saved. See total games, wins, your current streak and your top sport at a glance, then scroll back through past results. DESIGNED TO BE SEEN High-contrast type, bold color blocks and haptic feedback on every tap. Works in portrait or landscape, on iPhone and iPad. SPORTS AND GAMES INCLUDED Basketball, Soccer, Pickleball, Tennis, Volleyball, Ping Pong, Football, Cornhole, Golf, Bowling, Darts, and a generic Cards mode that counts anything. WORKS OFFLINE Everything runs on your device. No sign-up, no ads interrupting a match, no signal required in the gym. Whether you are keeping score at a rec league game, a driveway pickleball match, a family card night or a school tournament, Scoreboard is the fastest way to keep everyone honest. Pro Subscription: life time plan — $19.99 1-week plan — $2.99 Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your iTunes Account settings. All stories you create are yours to keep forever. Privacy Policy: https://cleverapps.us/scoreboard/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LaxRef4 screens
Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scoreboard at Free against LaxRef's $1.99. Scoreboard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). LaxRef's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scoreboard is free to download; LaxRef costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, Scoreboard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LaxRef versus Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaxRefScoreboard
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig PetersonReda Boubkraoui

In-app purchases

None

LaxRef

No in-app purchases

None

Scoreboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaxRef free?
LaxRef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scoreboard free?
Scoreboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaxRef or Scoreboard have ads?
Scoreboard shows ads; LaxRef does not.
Which is updated more often, LaxRef or Scoreboard?
LaxRef ships an update every 9 days, and Scoreboard every 6 months. Most recently, LaxRef was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scoreboard on October 12, 2026.

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