3D Score Buddy vs GliderKeeper App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Score Buddy
This app simplifies scoring for 3D archery events, offering quick setup, one-tap recording, and flexible archer management. It supports various scoring methods, GPS tracking, and works offline, with cloud connectivity for tournaments and data export options.
- One-tap scoring
- GPS course tracking
- Offline functionality
- Tournament mode
- Excel and GPX export
- Live Activities integration
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Is your tournament about to start? With the free version of 3D Score Buddy, you are ready for every compatible Cloud Connect tournament — with no app purchase. And your scorecard stays at home on your next course round too. BASIC – GET STARTED. FREE. Focus on your next arrow. Your score is recorded with one tap and the points stay in view. Basic accompanies you on your own round with one archer — or with your start group at a Cloud Connect tournament. • Your own round works without a connection too. More than 30 scoring methods and GPS for your targets accompany you on the course. • At Cloud Connect tournaments, the app receives targets and group settings. Share results with your group and send them to tournament scoring. PROFESSIONAL – YOUR ROUND. TOGETHER. Do you enjoy going on the course with others? With Professional, record unlimited archers in local rounds. Automatic archer changes, rotation and voice confirmation help you keep track. Buy once, get going together. • Compare your rounds with advanced statistics and score comfortably in Dark Mode when light is low. • See targets in detail: high-resolution target images on supported courses. EXPERT – GET MORE FROM EVERY TRAINING SESSION. See where your arrows land and how your hits are distributed. Keep your target images, compare results and find out what to work on next. With the optional annual Expert subscription, you do not simply keep training — you train more purposefully. • Take your own target photos and save them to Photos. • Record and analyse hits on target images on compatible Cloud Connect training courses. YOUR ROUNDS STAY WITH YOU. Browse your event and result history, share results through messengers or export them to Excel. Take your courses with you as GPX. Individual archer and arrow colours make the overview your own. FOR IPHONE On iPhone, Live Activities show your scores on the Lock Screen. 3D Score Buddy is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan and Polish. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GliderKeeper App
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GliderKeeper is the management tool for glider pilots and competition organizers using AMRT altimeters. Connect to your device over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to: • Browse flight history — review all recorded flights with their time and altitude data, and analyze them on an interactive flight graph with slope measurement. • Live telemetry — view your altimeter's data in real time over Bluetooth. • Firmware updates — update your altimeter over-the-air (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) directly from the app, downloading the latest versions from the cloud. On Windows you can also flash firmware over USB. • Automatic discovery — locate your device on the local network automatically, no IP configuration needed. • Device control — send control commands directly to the altimeter. Compatible with most FAI events. Additional feature: With the appropriate setup, the app can send flight results directly to GliderScore. Ask us! Feature currently in beta.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GliderKeeper App at none against 3D Score Buddy's 1. 3D Score Buddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. 3D Score Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GliderKeeper App asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D Score Buddy ships an update weekly, GliderKeeper App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Score Buddy | GliderKeeper App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juergen Weiss | Sergio Martinez |
In-app purchases
3D Score Buddy
- 3D Score Buddy Professional$12.99
GliderKeeper App
No in-app purchases
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