FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240 vs FTRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240
This utility app assists with scoring for robotic competitions, tracking game elements, match data, and team assignments. It includes a timer, calculator, and randomization features for an enhanced scoring experience.
- Full game scoring and saving
- History and statistics tracking
- Built-in full-screen timer
- Assignable teams in matches
- Motif randomization
- Basic calculator mode
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Used by roboticists across 34 countries during the INTO THE DEEP℠ season, scoring over 38,000 game elements across all 6 habitable continents, we are excited to release the DECODE Scorer presented by 20240 Slingshot. You've never seen a scorer like this before. With full game scoring and saving, history & stats, a built-in full-screen timer, assignable teams in matches, Motif randomization, and a basic calculator mode for when you just want to do a quick score, the DECODE scorer presented by 20240 Slingshot is the ultimate scoring app for FTC. FIRST®, FIRST® Tech Challenge, FTC®, FIRST® AGE™, DECODE™, and all accompanying logos as they are created, are trademarks of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®) (www.firstinspires.org). These trademarks are used by special permission of FIRST which is not overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service. © 2025 FIRST®. Used by special permission. All rights reserved. A free and open-source Slingshot Outreachware project.
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 rating: FTRunner at 5.0 against FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240's 4.5. FTRunner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. FTRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240 asks for nothing beyond the download.
FTRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240 ships an update monthly, FTRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240 | FTRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yingdan Shi | MATTHEW GOLDBERG |
Customer experience
FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240
FTRunner
In-app purchases
FTC® DECODE™ Scorer by 20240
No in-app purchases
FTRunner
- FTRunner Supporter$4.99
Questions
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