Comparison

iScoreBoard Pro vs Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

iScoreBoard Pro

Features
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iScoreBoard Pro is the simplest way to keep score for any game. Whether you're playing pickleball, ping pong, cornhole, cards, board games, or making up your own rules in the backyard, iScoreBoard Pro gives you a clean, glanceable scoreboard that just works. JUST THE SCORE • Big, easy-to-read numbers • Tap to add a point, swipe down to remove one • Configure points-to-win, win margin, and max points to match your game • Automatic win detection — never argue about who won again DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES • Custom team names and team colors (Premium) • Audit log of every score change with timestamps and attribution • Reset between games with one tap • Works in portrait and landscape PLAY TOGETHER NEARBY (Free) • Sync the scoreboard with nearby devices over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • No internet needed — works at the park, the gym, anywhere • Pick which devices to connect; the other person Accepts or Declines • Full audit trail showing who scored what iCLOUD SYNC (Premium) • Keep score across your iPhone and iPad anywhere in the world • Pick up where you left off on a different device — automatically, no codes or invites APPLE WATCH (Premium) • Score from your wrist when you don't want to put down a paddle • Watch and phone stay in sync in real time • Glance at the score without unlocking your phone PRIVACY FIRST • No accounts. No tracking. No ads. • Nearby sync stays on your local network — nothing touches the cloud • iCloud sync uses your private iCloud — Apple can't see it, neither can we • See our privacy policy for full details PREMIUM UNLOCK A one-time purchase unlocks: custom team names, custom team colors, iCloud Sync across your devices, and the Apple Watch app. Nearby sync over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth is included free. The free version includes the full scoreboard, all game rules, and the audit log so you can decide whether the upgrade is right for you. Made by Brent Burgin. Got a feature request or bug report? Tap "Support" in the App Store listing or email support directly — every message reaches a human.

About

Scoreboard

Features
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Looking for a clean, reliable, and easy-to-use score keeper? Whether you’re refereeing a local basketball game, playing backyard volleyball, tracking a cornhole match, or keeping score for a family board game night, Scoreboard is the ultimate digital tally counter built for two teams. Ditch the pen and paper! Scoreboard is designed for speed, visibility, and accuracy, so you can keep your head in the game and never argue over the score again. WHY CHOOSE SCOREBOARD? • Massive, High-Visibility Display: Huge numbers that can be easily read from across the court or field. Perfect for outdoor sports and bright sunlight. • Tap Controls: Effortlessly add points with a quick tap or swipe up. Made an error? Just swipe down to subtract or use the dedicated Undo button. • Auto-Save Progress: Phone call or app crash mid-match? Don't stress. Your game state and history are continuously saved in real-time. PERFECT FOR ALL SPORTS & RECREATION: - Team Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Rugby, Field Hockey. - Racquet & Net Games: Tennis, Badminton, Ping Pong / Table Tennis, Pickleball. - Backyard & Pub Games: Cornhole, Darts, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Horseshoe. - Tabletop & Board Games: Dominoes, Card Games, Scrabble, Carrom, and more. Never lose track of the points again. Download Scoreboard today and experience a clean 2-team score tracker! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JA2qbmN_dbOuV3B5ATYa6hLgcpbH-VOieW1uxV3V4wI

Screenshots

iScoreBoard Pro4 screens
Scoreboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scoreboard at none against iScoreBoard Pro's 1. Scoreboard also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). iScoreBoard Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. iScoreBoard Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iScoreBoard Pro versus Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScoreBoard ProScoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrent BurginFreedom Media Apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iScoreBoard Pro

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
None

Scoreboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iScoreBoard Pro free?
iScoreBoard Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scoreboard free?
Scoreboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iScoreBoard Pro or Scoreboard have ads?
Scoreboard shows ads; iScoreBoard Pro does not.

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