Comparison

mintonBoard vs Badmote

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

Head to head
About

mintonBoard

Features
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Key Features and Data Handling Easy to use with an intuitive UI. Tap the score to increase it by +1 point. Tap the -1 point button to decrease the score by -1 point. Use the reset button to open a dialog and reset the score. Tap the winning score to set a custom winning score. Tap the swap icon to switch player names and scores. MintonBoard does not store any personal information or data.

About

Badmote

Features
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Badmote is the actually good badminton remote scoreboard — built for players, coaches, and clubs who want fast, accurate, and BWF-consistent scoring on iPhone and Apple Watch. iPhone Features • Tap-to-score: simply touch the screen to add points. • Game preview: review scores for every game in a dedicated match view. • Undo mistakes: one tap removes the last point. • Change serving side: set the correct starting server in game 1. • Safer match controls: long-press confirmation prevents accidental match endings, with subtle tactile cues for certainty. • Auto side-switch (BWF-compliant): in the 3rd game, the app displays the official switch-sides cue at 11 points and flips sides automatically. • Point highlight: after each rally, the newly scored point blinks so you always know who won the point. • Multiple scoring systems: supports the standard 3 × 21 rally scoring plus three alternate scoring systems from the BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.4 – Alternative Laws of Badminton: – 1 × 21 (single 21-point game) – 3 × 15 (best of three to 15) – 5 × 11 (best of five to 11) • Automatic rule enforcement: game flow, intervals, and change-of-ends follow the correct rules for each scoring system. Apple Watch Features • Full feature parity: start matches, track points, change serving side, preview games, and undo — all from your wrist. • Haptic feedback: scoring and undo produce precise, subtle vibrations for a more responsive feel. • Workout tracking: automatically logs your match as a Badminton workout in the Health app (start, pause, end). • Music control: manage playback during your match directly from the Watch. iPhone + Watch Together • Remote control: update the iPhone scoreboard from your wrist — perfect during rallies, coaching, or refereeing. • Synchronized experience: live score updates appear instantly on both devices. Why choose Badmote? • Intuitive interface: match setup takes seconds — no clutter, no confusion. • Accurate scoring: follows official BWF/ITA rules for standard matches, including the 11-point side switch in game 3. • Flexible formats: play with official scoring or alternate systems commonly used in clubs and training sessions. • Full device integration: use it on iPhone, Apple Watch, or both — ideal for players, coaches, and umpires. Get Badmote and elevate your game — whether you’re playing, coaching, or officiating.

Screenshots

mintonBoard4 screens
Badmote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mintonBoard at Free against Badmote's $24.99. mintonBoard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, 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

mintonBoard is free to download; Badmote costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mintonBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Badmote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
mintonBoard versus Badmote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermintonBoardBadmote
PriceFree — better$24.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperyeonisoftLucien von Doellinger

In-app purchases

None

mintonBoard

No in-app purchases

None

Badmote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mintonBoard free?
mintonBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Badmote free?
Badmote costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do mintonBoard or Badmote have ads?
Neither mintonBoard nor Badmote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mintonBoard or Badmote?
mintonBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Badmote fortnightly. Most recently, mintonBoard was updated on September 12, 2026 and Badmote on September 9, 2026.

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