Comparison

Silbato vs LemonScore

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

Head to head
About

Silbato

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Transform your soccer refereeing with Silbato, the innovative app designed to enhance every aspect of officiating, from local children's matches to veterans' leagues. Silbato is more than just an app; it's a revolution in the way soccer games are managed, offering an array of features that empower referees like never before. With Silbato, you can take advantage of advanced timekeeping, score tracking, comprehensive match histories, and an in-depth understanding of football rules. Designed with referees in mind, Silbato makes match management seamless and efficient, allowing you to concentrate on the game and ensuring players' enjoyment. Key Features: Match Rules Alignment: Access rules aligned with official football associations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Advanced Match Scheduling: Program your games in advance for optimal preparedness. Score and Time Tracking: Maintain accurate score and time records effortlessly. Comprehensive Match History: Review details of past matches at your convenience. Silbato is committed to enriching the refereeing experience, providing a platform that's easy to use and tailored to the needs of referees at all levels. Whether you're using your smartphone or our smartwatch companion app, Silbato is your ultimate match day companion, designed to increase your comfort and confidence on the field. Join the community of referees who are already experiencing a more streamlined and focused game day. Embrace the future of football refereeing with Silbato, where technology and tradition meet to support the beautiful game.

About

LemonScore

Features
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LemonScore Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for the LemonScore scoreboard software. Connect wirelessly via your local network to the scoreboard. GAME CONTROL - Adjust the score for both teams – with a single tap - Start, stop, and manually correct the match clock - Timer mode for countdowns and custom time sequences - Enable and disable stoppage time - Full penalty shootout control – including Sudden Death MEDIA & ANIMATIONS - Trigger goal, offside, yellow/red card, and substitution animations - Select player and team for each animation - Play and control playlists with images and videos - Show and hide banners MUSIC - Browse and play music playlists - Control playback: Play, Pause, Next, Previous - Adjust volume, enable shuffle and loop CUSTOM SHORTCUTS - Create your own shortcut cards with colors and icons - Assign multiple actions to a single button - Customize the layout of your remote control CONNECTION & SECURITY - Automatic discovery of LemonScore on the network via Bonjour - Manual connection via IP address also available - Secure authentication with a 6-digit PIN - Real-time synchronization across multiple devices simultaneously ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Blackout mode - Haptic feedback (adjustable) - Coex display monitoring (brightness, temperature, status) - Optimized for iPhone and iPad Requirement: LemonScore Desktop App (v1.5.0 or later) on the same network. Available at lemon-score.ch.

Screenshots

Silbato4 screens
LemonScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LemonScore at none against Silbato's 1. LemonScore also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Silbato's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Silbato sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. LemonScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silbato ships an update every 2 weeks, LemonScore every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Silbato versus LemonScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilbatoLemonScore
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe SnackenDario Tschannen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Silbato

Subscriptions1
  • Year subscription Pro$5.991 Year
None

LemonScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silbato free?
Silbato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LemonScore free?
LemonScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silbato or LemonScore have ads?
Neither Silbato nor LemonScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silbato or LemonScore?
Silbato ships an update every 2 weeks, and LemonScore every 4 months. Most recently, Silbato was updated on October 18, 2026 and LemonScore on October 10, 2026.

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