# ScoreCat vs ChalkTimer

The clearest difference is rating: ChalkTimer at 5.0 against ScoreCat's 4.0. ChalkTimer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ScoreCat's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 2) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ChalkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChalkTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreCat has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ScoreCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimer's.

ScoreCat ships an update every 9 days, ChalkTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreCat | ChalkTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorecat/id6667094618/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimer/id6757995382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScoreCat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764594060) | [Kristo Designs LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/480588450) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoreCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorecat/id6667094618)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Follow live gymnastics competitions with real-time scores and team standings. Track your favorite athletes, view their bios and stats, and receive personalized updates on their performances. This app is designed for athletes, coaches, and fans to enhance their gymnastics experience.

**Highlights:** Live competition scores, Team score tracking, Athlete bios and stats, Athlete performance videos, Personalized athlete updates, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Scores Monthly Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Live Scores Annual Sub | $39.99 | per year |


### ChalkTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimer/id6757995382)

This app provides precise timing for gymnastics warm-ups and competitions, adhering to USAG rules. It automates calculations and countdowns, offering visual and audio cues for seamless transitions. Designed for coaches and meet directors, it aims to reduce stress and improve efficiency.

**Highlights:** USAG Rules Based Timing, Automatic Warm-up Calculation, Competition Event Timers, Fall & Bump/Touch Timers, General Stopwatch Functionality, Visual and Audio Cues, Offline Reliability (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreCat free?

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

### Is ChalkTimer free?

ChalkTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScoreCat or ChalkTimer?

ChalkTimer is rated higher. ScoreCat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while ChalkTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScoreCat or ChalkTimer have ads?

Neither ScoreCat nor ChalkTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoreCat or ChalkTimer?

ScoreCat ships an update every 9 days, and ChalkTimer every 6 days. Most recently, ScoreCat was updated on September 28, 2026 and ChalkTimer on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*