Comparison

iScoreBoard Pro vs Bracket Maker

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

Bracket Maker

Easily create and manage tournaments for any competition. Supports various formats, instant score updates, and shareable results. Offers a free tier with limitations and a pro version for unlimited use.

Highlights
  • Single elimination brackets
  • Double elimination brackets
  • Round robin with live standings
  • Drag-and-drop seeding
  • Swipe to set scores
  • Shareable tournament images
  • Confetti and trophy celebrations
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Brackets turns any competition into a beautiful, organized tournament — in seconds. FORMATS FOR EVERY EVENT • Single elimination • Double elimination • Round robin with live standings BUILT FOR SPEED Add your teams, reorder the seeding with a drag, and your bracket is ready. No sign-up, no account, no internet required. SCORE WITHOUT THE KEYBOARD Swipe to set scores. Results update instantly across every round. CELEBRATE THE WIN Every champion gets a moment — confetti, a trophy, and a shareable card. SHARE ANYWHERE Export your full bracket as a high-resolution image and send it to iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, or anywhere else. FREE TO START Create up to 3 tournaments with up to 16 teams each, completely free. GO PRO • Unlimited tournaments • Up to 64 teams per bracket • Export images without watermark • No ads, ever Perfect for office ping-pong leagues, family game nights, school sports days, esports brackets, and weekend tournaments of any kind. Take control of your competition, anytime, anywhere. Download now and start your championship run. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iScoreBoard Pro4 screens
Bracket Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iScoreBoard Pro at 3 against Bracket Maker's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Bracket Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iScoreBoard Pro versus Bracket Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScoreBoard ProBracket Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrent Burgin文超 孙

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iScoreBoard Pro

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
2 purchases

Bracket Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is iScoreBoard Pro free?
iScoreBoard Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bracket Maker free?
Bracket Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iScoreBoard Pro or Bracket Maker have ads?
Neither iScoreBoard Pro nor Bracket Maker shows ads.

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