ShintyLive vs Pipe Band Predictor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShintyLive
Track all scores for the game of Shinty with this modern application. Get in-depth information on matches and leagues.
- Score tracking
- Match information
- League details
- Modern interface
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ShintyLive is a modern app that tracks all scores for the game Shinty, You can see in depth info on matches and leagues.
Pipe Band Predictor
Predict the outcomes of pipe band and solo piping/drumming contests. Compete with friends and climb the global leaderboard throughout the season. Automatically scores your picks against official results.
- Predict band championships
- Predict solo contests
- Flexible scoring system
- Create private leagues
- Global season leaderboard
- Automatic result scoring
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Predict the finishing positions at pipe band and solo piping/drumming contests, and compete with friends across the season. Pipe Band Predictor turns every major pipe band championship and solo event into a prediction game. Before each round closes, rank your picks for band contests, solo piping, snare drumming, and tenor drumming. Points are awarded automatically when the results are published. KEY FEATURES • Band championships — United Kingdom, British, European, Scottish and the World Pipe Band Championships • Solo contests — solo piping and solo drumming events throughout the season • Flexible scoring that matches real prize lists — 2 points for a correct single-winner pick, 3 points for an exact placing, 1 point for a correct contestant in the wrong position • Private leagues — create one for your band or group of friends and invite them • Global season leaderboard — see where you stand against predictors around the world • Clear round list showing what's open, what's closed, and what's been scored HOW IT WORKS 1. Open a round — a band championship or a solo contest — and step through each prediction group 2. Pick and rank the required number of bands or soloists 3. Submit before the round closes 4. Results are scored automatically once the contest finishes SEASON-LONG COMPETITION Every contest you predict, band or solo, counts toward your season total. Climb the global leaderboard, defend your place in your private leagues, and find out how your eye for a prize list compares to the rest of the community. Built for the pipe band world by people who actually watch the prize list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pipe Band Predictor at Free against ShintyLive's $0.99. Pipe Band Predictor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases 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
Pipe Band Predictor is free to download; ShintyLive costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShintyLive ships an update every 3 weeks, Pipe Band Predictor every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | ShintyLive | Pipe Band Predictor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Connor Campbell | Sean McMahon |
In-app purchases
ShintyLive
No in-app purchases
Pipe Band Predictor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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