# Scoreboard Ref vs Scoreboard with Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreboard Ref | Scoreboard with Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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-with-timer/id6755154699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Gongloff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532609239) | [Cody Graves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852289013) |

## 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 with Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-with-timer/id6755154699)

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.

**Highlights:** Easy scorekeeping, Built-in game timer, Multiple sports support, Live score sharing, Customizable team colors and sounds, Game history and restart

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scoreboard Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreboard Ref free?

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

### Is Scoreboard with Timer free?

Scoreboard with Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scoreboard Ref or Scoreboard with Timer?

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

### Do Scoreboard Ref or Scoreboard with Timer have ads?

Scoreboard with Timer shows ads; Scoreboard Ref does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scoreboard Ref or Scoreboard with Timer?

Scoreboard Ref ships an update weekly, and Scoreboard with Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Scoreboard Ref was updated on September 19, 2026 and Scoreboard with Timer on October 2, 2026.

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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.*