FTC Scorer 2023 vs FTRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTC Scorer 2023
This application facilitates the scoring and timing of matches, displaying accumulated points and penalties. It includes a timer with match sounds and a randomization screen for game-specific scoring. Developed by an FTC team, it's designed for real-time event management.
- Real-time alliance scoring
- Penalty tracking
- Match timer with sounds
- Randomization screen
- Dual screen functionality
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The main screen allows you to record points for the whole alliance, with the total points accumulated and penalties given to the opposing alliance displayed at the top. The timing screen shows the current time on the clock and plays match sounds. In addition, you can switch between the scoring and the timing screen to allow for real-time scoring; the timer and the sounds will continue to run in the scoring section of the app! The randomization screen will show you the randomized number, as well as the correct randomization scoring on both the spike marks and the backdrop. This app was developed by FTC team 19502 The Moment Makers.
FTRunner
This app provides comprehensive statistics and live tracking for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) events and teams. Access team rankings, match history, OPR, and real-time event updates directly on your lock screen. It's designed for easy use at events with offline capabilities and a dark interface.
- Team stats, rankings, and match history
- Live event tracking with Lock Screen updates
- Real-time scores and rankings
- Offline access with cached data
- Dark interface for event readability
- Search for teams and events
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Stay on top of every FTC match with FTRunner - the ultimate companion app for FIRST Tech Challenge teams, mentors, and fans. TEAM STATS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Browse any FTC team's stats, rankings, and match history • Track OPR, win rates, and performance trends • Set your home team for quick access to what matters most LIVE EVENT TRACKING • Follow events in real-time with Live Activities on your Lock Screen • See match schedules, scores, and rankings as they happen • Know exactly when your team plays next - never miss a match COMPREHENSIVE EVENT DATA • Browse events by region and season • View full match schedules with alliance breakdowns • Check rankings and elimination brackets • See which teams are competing at any event BUILT FOR THE PIT • Works offline with cached data • Clean, dark interface that's easy to read at events • Quick search to find any team or event instantly POWERED BY OFFICIAL DATA • Real-time data from the official FIRST API • Additional stats and insights from FTC Scout Whether you're scouting opponents, tracking your team's progress, or just following the action from home, FTRunner keeps you connected to everything FTC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTC Scorer 2023 at none against FTRunner's 1. FTC Scorer 2023 also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). FTRunner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 28 months). On price, rating, 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. FTRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTC Scorer 2023 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FTC Scorer 2023 against 5.0 for FTRunner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTC Scorer 2023 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FTC Scorer 2023 ships an update every 28 months, FTRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTC Scorer 2023 | FTRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruth Barkley | MATTHEW GOLDBERG |
Customer experience
FTC Scorer 2023
FTRunner
In-app purchases
FTC Scorer 2023
No in-app purchases
FTRunner
- FTRunner Supporter$4.99
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