The Cornhole App vs Kernel Toss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Cornhole App
This app serves as the official digital hub for cornhole enthusiasts, offering tools for casual play, competitive tracking, and event management. It caters to players of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, and connects them to the American Cornhole League.
- Intuitive scoreboard for casual games
- Tournament and league event management
- Player registration and team building
- Bracket creation for events
- Comprehensive player statistics and performance tracking
- Connection to the American Cornhole League
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From brand-new players to ACL Pros, The Cornhole App is the official digital home of the American Cornhole League — built for everyone who loves the game. Play anywhere. Throwing bags with friends in the backyard or at league night? Use our simple, intuitive scoreboard to keep games moving and competition fun. Run events like a pro. Hosting a tournament or managing a league? Our powerful Director features let you register players, build teams, create brackets, and manage events of any size — all from your phone. Track what matters. Follow your own progress or keep tabs on your favorite players with comprehensive statistics and performance data, from casual play to the professional level. Whether you’re playing for fun, competing seriously, or organizing events, The Cornhole App gives you the tools to play smarter, compete harder, and stay connected to the ACL. Download The Cornhole App and experience all the fun of the game, from backyard to big stage.
Kernel Toss
Easily score cornhole games with real-time updates and detailed player statistics. Play with friends online or offline, track your skill rating, and review your match history. The app handles all scoring, including cancellations and win-by-two rules.
- Automatic scoring with tap input
- Real-time score tracking for live games
- Player skill rating (POP)
- Detailed game statistics
- Offline play capability
- Match history saving
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Kernel Toss is the fastest way to score a game of cornhole Tap each bag in or on the board and Kernel handles the cancellation scoring, round by round, to 21. Start a game in seconds, no account needed, or share a 4-letter code so everyone can follow along live. SCORE IN A TAP • Tap each bag in, on, or off. Kernel scores the round automatically. • Singles or doubles, play to any target, with win-by-two and bust rules built in. • A clean board view or a fast number pad, score however you like. • Undo any round. Nothing to argue about. RUN A TOURNAMENT • Host a single-elimination bracket or a round robin in a few taps. • Invite players by handle; seed by POP or manually. • Everyone follows the bracket and results live. PLAY WITH ANYONE • Start instantly! No sign-up to play your first game. • Share a 4-letter code and friends watch the score update in real time. • Find players and games happening nearby and jump in. • Cast the scoreboard to a TV over AirPlay. KNOW YOUR GAME • POP: your 1–100 skill rating, updated after every match. • Points per round, accuracy (in / on / off), and win rate. • See your trend over time and climb the leaderboard. • Every match saved, win or loss, your full history is free. KERNEL PRO Go further with Pro: all-time stats, deeper trends and windows, per-throw breakdowns, and CSV export. Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime. Backyard, tailgate, or league night — Kernel keeps score so you can keep throwing. Privacy Policy: https://api.kerneltoss.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kernel Toss at 5.0 against The Cornhole App's 3.7. Kernel Toss also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). The Cornhole App's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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. The Cornhole App sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Kernel Toss asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kernel Toss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Cornhole App has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Cornhole App | Kernel Toss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The American Cornhole League | Jared Fowler |
Customer experience
The Cornhole App
Kernel Toss
In-app purchases
The Cornhole App
- Club Membership$34.99
- Gold Membership$49.99
- Director - Club Membership$99.00
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- Platinum Membership$99.99
- Director - Regional Membership$199.00
- Director - State Membership$249.00
- Player - Diamond Membership$399.99
Kernel Toss
No in-app purchases
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