# Scoreboard Ref vs ScoreBoard Buddy

The clearest difference is device support: Scoreboard Ref at 3 against ScoreBoard Buddy's 1. Scoreboard Ref also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scoreboard Ref against 5.0 for ScoreBoard Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreboard Ref | ScoreBoard Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-ref/id6751821081/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-buddy/id6752549441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Gongloff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532609239) | [Alula Zeruesenay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839813909) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreboard Ref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-ref/id6751821081)

Easily track basketball game scores with quick scoring buttons and period management. View a detailed log of game events, optimized for portrait mode viewing on your device.

**Highlights:** Quick scoring buttons, Period management, Detailed game events log, Portrait mode optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScoreBoard Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-buddy/id6752549441)

Easily track basketball game scores in real-time for two teams. Add or subtract points quickly, save game history, and review past matches with a clean, intuitive interface. Ideal for casual games and practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time score tracking, Add/subtract points easily, Save and review game history, Quick mode switch, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreboard Ref free?

Scoreboard Ref is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScoreBoard Buddy free?

ScoreBoard Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scoreboard Ref or ScoreBoard Buddy?

Scoreboard Ref and ScoreBoard Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Scoreboard Ref or ScoreBoard Buddy have ads?

Neither Scoreboard Ref nor ScoreBoard Buddy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*