Comparison

Ballercast vs Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ballercast

Features
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Transform any TV into a professional basketball scoreboard with BallerCast – the only basketball timer app with native Chromecast support and real-time multi-device control. WHY BALLERCAST? BallerCast eliminates expensive digital scoreboards by turning your TV, projector, or any Chromecast-enabled display into a stunning wireless basketball scoreboard. Perfect for youth leagues, recreational games, tournaments, school gyms, and pickup basketball. Unlike other scoreboard apps that require expensive hardware or complicated screen mirroring, BallerCast uses Google Cast technology to deliver crisp, lag-free scoreboard displays on any screen. MULTI-DEVICE COLLABORATIVE CONTROL The game-changing feature: share scoreboard control with anyone instantly using QR codes. - Scan a QR code to join game control from any device - Multiple people can manage the scoreboard simultaneously - Perfect for having assistant coaches, parents, or players help - No account required to join games – just scan and control - Real-time synchronization across all connected devices PROFESSIONAL SCOREBOARD FEATURES - Game clock with customizable periods/quarters - Shot clock (optional, fully configurable) - Team scores with easy tap/swipe controls - Timeouts tracking for both teams - Fouls tracking - Period/quarter management - Buzzer sounds and visual alerts - Portrait and landscape orientations CHROMECAST CASTING - One-tap casting to any Chromecast device - Cast receiver optimized for large displays - Clean, professional scoreboard interface on TV - No cables, no adapters, no screen mirroring required PERFECT FOR EVERY BASKETBALL SETTING Youth Leagues & School Gyms Replace expensive digital scoreboards with affordable TV-based solution. Set up once, use for entire season. Parents and volunteers can easily control the scoreboard. Recreational & Pickup Games Turn any gym with a TV into a professional basketball venue. Share control with players so everyone can help keep score. Tournaments & Competitions Run multiple courts simultaneously. Each court gets its own scoreboard. Organizers can monitor all games from their devices. Practice & Training Use the timer for drills, scrimmages, and practice games. Shot clock helps simulate game conditions. EASY GAME SETUP 1. Create a new game (or join an existing one) 2. Cast to your TV via Chromecast 3. Share QR code for others to join 4. Start playing! - Create and host your own games ($4.99 one-time purchase) Perfect for teams where the coach purchases premium and players use free version to help keep score. KEY ADVANTAGES OVER COMPETITORS - Native Chromecast integration (not screen mirroring) - Real-time multi-device sync via Firebase - QR code or link instant sharing (no accounts needed) - Clean, distraction-free TV display - Affordable alternative to $500+ digital scoreboards - Works with any Chromecast-enabled device - No monthly subscriptions - Professional-grade display quality TECHNICAL DETAILS - Real-time synchronization - Google Cast integration - Dedicated cast receiver app optimized for TVs - Works on iPhone, iPad - Internet connection required for casting and multi-device sync SUPPORT Need help? Have feature requests? Contact us at support@applicaudia.se Visit our website: https://applicaudia.se/ballercast TRANSFORM YOUR BASKETBALL GAMES TODAY Stop struggling with expensive scoreboards or basic timer apps. BallerCast gives you professional-grade scoreboard functionality at a fraction of the cost. Download now and experience the future of basketball scorekeeping!

About

Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer

This app provides a flexible and fast score counter for various games and matches. Easily track scores, customize player names and colors, and set optional timers or target scores for structured gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-score player tiles
  • Editable player names and colors
  • Customizable themes
  • Optional target score
  • Optional countdown timer
  • Leader indicator
  • Up to 16 players (Premium)
Features
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Scoreboard & Scorekeeper is a fast, flexible score counter for game night, sports, classroom games, tournaments, and any match where you need a clean scoreboard. Tap a player tile to add points. Use the down arrow to correct a score. Customize player names and colors, set the scoring step, choose a theme, and keep the current leader easy to see while everyone plays. Need structure for the match? Turn on an optional target score or countdown timer when the game calls for it, or leave them off for a simple open-ended scoreboard. Features: - Fast tap-to-score player tiles - Inline player name editing - Custom player colors and themes - Optional points-to-win target - Optional countdown clock with alert - Current leader indicator - Support for up to 16 players with Scoreboard Premium - Premium removes banner and interstitial ads Use Scoreboard for board games, card games, party games, classroom competitions, pickup sports, tournaments, family game night, or any head-to-head or multi-player match.

Screenshots

Ballercast4 screens
Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballercast at none against Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer's 1. Ballercast also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ballercast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballercast ships an update every 3 months, Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ballercast versus Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallercastScoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplicaudia ABJake Elrod

In-app purchases

None

Ballercast

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Ballercast free?
Ballercast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer free?
Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ballercast or Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer have ads?
Neither Ballercast nor Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballercast or Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer?
Ballercast ships an update every 3 months, and Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer daily. Most recently, Ballercast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scoreboard & Scorekeeper Timer on November 5, 2026.

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