Scoreboard Ref vs Scoreboard with Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scoreboard Ref
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.
- Quick scoring buttons
- Period management
- Detailed game events log
- Portrait mode optimization
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Keep track of basketball game scores with ease. Features quick scoring buttons, period management, and detailed game events log. Portrait optimized for game viewing.
Scoreboard with Timer
This app transforms your device into a versatile scoreboard and game clock for various sports. Easily track scores, manage game time, and even share live updates with others. It's designed for quick setup and clear visibility during any match.
- Easy scorekeeping
- Built-in game timer
- Multiple sports support
- Live score sharing
- Customizable team colors and sounds
- Game history and restart
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Scoreboard With Timer turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, customizable scoreboard and game clock—perfect for basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, hockey, table tennis, and more. Keep score easily, run a professional game timer, and even share a live scoreboard link so others can follow the action in real time. Free Features • Easy Scorekeeping — Add or subtract points with one tap • Built-In Game Timer — Track quarters, halves, periods, and timeout time • Game History — Save games, review past scores, and restart previous matches • Multiple Sports Support — Ideal for basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, hockey, tennis, and more • Clean, Simple Interface — Easy to use for coaches, players, parents, and referees Pro Features • Live Score Sharing — Share a link so others can watch scores update instantly • Team Colors & Sounds — Personalize your scoreboard with team colors and buzzer effects • Ad-Free Mode — Stay focused on the game without interruptions Why People Love Scoreboard With Timer • Reliable for indoor and outdoor sports • Perfect for school events, rec leagues, gym sessions, and backyard games • Designed to be readable from a distance • Quick setup — start a game in seconds Whether you’re coaching, reffing, or hosting a friendly match, Scoreboard With Timer makes scorekeeping fast, accurate, and enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scoreboard Ref at none against Scoreboard with Timer's 1. Scoreboard Ref also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scoreboard with Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Scoreboard with Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scoreboard Ref asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scoreboard Ref against 5.0 for Scoreboard with Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Scoreboard Ref ships an update weekly, Scoreboard with Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scoreboard Ref | Scoreboard with Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Gongloff | Cody Graves |
Customer experience
Scoreboard Ref
Scoreboard with Timer
In-app purchases
Scoreboard Ref
No in-app purchases
Scoreboard with Timer
- Scoreboard Pro$1.99
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