iScoreBoard Pro vs Tournament Bracket Maker Kit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iScoreBoard Pro
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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.
Tournament Bracket Maker Kit
Effortlessly create and manage single-elimination or round-robin tournaments. Automatically seed brackets, track winners, and update standings with a simple tap. All data is saved locally for privacy and offline access.
- Auto-generated seeded brackets
- Single elimination and round robin formats
- Tap to advance winners
- Live standings table
- Automatic byes
- Local data saving
- Offline functionality
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Run your own tournament in seconds. Tournament Bracket Maker builds a clean, seeded bracket for any number of teams or players — then you just tap the winner of each match and they advance automatically, all the way to the champion. Perfect for weekend sports, office competitions, gaming and esports nights, classroom contests, board-game tournaments, and any time you need to organize a knockout or a league fast. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your teams or players — type them in, in any order. 2. Pick a format — single elimination or round robin. 3. Tap Create — the bracket is generated and seeded, with byes handled automatically for odd numbers. 4. Play — tap the winner of each match and watch them move to the next round until someone lifts the trophy. SINGLE ELIMINATION Classic knockout brackets for any size field. Entrants are seeded so the top spots don't meet too early, byes are added automatically when your count isn't a power of two, and the bracket lays out cleanly with quarterfinals, semifinals and a final. Change your mind? Tap a different winner and the rest of the bracket updates. ROUND ROBIN LEAGUE Everyone plays everyone. Tap the winner of each fixture and a live standings table ranks every team by wins, breaking ties by fewest losses — great for group stages and small leagues. EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE No account, no sign-up, and nothing is uploaded. Your tournaments are saved locally on your phone, so they're always there and always private. Works completely offline. FEATURES • Auto-generated, seeded single-elimination brackets. • Automatic byes for any number of entrants. • Tap to advance winners; re-tap to change a result. • Champion crowned automatically at the final. • Round robin format with a live standings table. • Save and reopen as many tournaments as you like. • Shuffle seeds for a random draw. FREE VS PRO Free includes single-elimination brackets for up to 8 entrants and one saved tournament — enough to run a real event. Tournament Bracket Maker Pro unlocks: • Round Robin league format with live standings. • Unlimited teams and unlimited saved tournaments. • Share your bracket or results as an image. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription: • Weekly — $3.99 per week, with a 3-day free trial. • Yearly — $17.99 per year. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://leomarston.github.io/manycode-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Tournament Bracket Maker and get your competition started.
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Verdict
iScoreBoard Pro and Tournament Bracket Maker Kit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. iScoreBoard Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tournament Bracket Maker Kit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | iScoreBoard Pro | Tournament Bracket Maker Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brent Burgin | Emine Saridogan |
In-app purchases
iScoreBoard Pro
- Premium Unlock$2.99
Tournament Bracket Maker Kit
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Yearly$17.991 Year
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