# Bosc vs Scoreboard

The clearest difference is device support: Scoreboard at 3 against Bosc's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bosc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scoreboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bosc ships an update every 4 days, Scoreboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bosc | Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **522** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sho Nakazato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007) | [Gun woo Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700263119) |

## What reviewers say

### Bosc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518)

Easily track bowling scores, analyze performance with detailed statistics, and manage your bowling equipment. Discover nearby alleys and share your achievements with a vibrant community. Offers free core features with an optional subscription for advanced insights.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score tracking, Powerful performance analytics, Bowling alley finder, Bowling ball management, Social score sharing, Calendar view of sessions, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Coffee as a gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support bowling fees | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive scoring and statistics tracking
- 🎯 Detailed pin analysis and visualization
- 🚀 Fast loading and quick score entry
- 📅 Clear calendar display for organizing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 10th frame scoring calculation errors
- ❌ Cannot delete prior scores
- 🔐 Unclear free vs. pro version features
- 🗺️ App crashes when viewing bowling alley maps
- 🔤 Month label displays incorrectly in calendar results

**Reported bugs**

- 10th frame doesn't calculate marks correctly for XXX or X Spare patterns
- 10th frame 2nd ball strike with split doesn't allow pin input
- 10th frame 2nd ball non-strike MAX calculation incorrect
- Month label shows previous month in calendar results
- App crashes when accessing bowling alley map feature

**Requested features**

- Bowling ball database with specs and quick lookup
- Single pin spare tracking and spare rate analytics
- Split tracking with list of all splits picked up
- Spare rate excluding splits for makeable analysis
- Ability to delete or edit prior scores


### Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-score-keeper-pro/id6792411721)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Ad-Free · Tier 1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad-Free · Tier 2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad-Free · Tier 3 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bosc free?

Bosc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scoreboard free?

Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bosc or Scoreboard have ads?

Both Bosc and Scoreboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bosc or Scoreboard?

Bosc ships an update every 4 days, and Scoreboard weekly. Most recently, Bosc was updated on November 12, 2026 and Scoreboard on November 7, 2026.

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