Varsity Scoreboard vs ShareScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Varsity Scoreboard
Control score, time, and other data displayed on Varsity Scoreboards. This application is designed for managing sports game information.
- Score control
- Time management
- Data display management
- Sports game information
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The Varsity Link app allows the user to control score, time, and other data on Varsity Scoreboards.
ShareScore
Effortlessly track and share live scores for any sport in real-time. This app allows parents, coaches, and fans to create scoreboards in seconds, share them instantly via links, and discover nearby games using GPS. Stay updated from anywhere with real-time notifications and even view scores on your lock screen.
- Create live scoreboards in seconds
- Share scores instantly via link
- GPS discovery for nearby games
- Real-time push notifications
- Lock screen live activity widget
- Public scorekeeper reputation tiers
- Persistent team profiles
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ShareScore puts live scoreboards in the hands of every parent, coach, and fan — for any sport, at any field, in any town. Whether you're keeping score at a youth soccer game or watching from the parking lot while your other kid is warming up, ShareScore makes it effortless to share and follow live scores in real time. **KEEP SCORE IN SECONDS** Create a live scoreboard in under 30 seconds. Choose from 40+ sport templates — basketball, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, rugby, and more — and ShareScore sets up the right scoring buttons, period structure, and clock automatically. No complex setup. Just pick your sport and start. **SHARE INSTANTLY** Every game gets a short link (like sharescore.app/g/XKRT4N7B). Text it to grandma, post it to the team group chat, or share it on social media. Anyone who taps the link sees your live scoreboard in their browser — no app download required. **GPS DISCOVERY — NO LINK NEEDED** Family at the field but can't find the right game? ShareScore uses GPS to show nearby live games automatically. Open the app at the facility and active games appear sorted by distance. Zero friction for spectators. **STAY UPDATED FROM ANYWHERE** Follow any game and receive real-time push notifications as the score changes, periods end, or a game goes to overtime. Can't make it to the field today? Follow along from home. **LOCK SCREEN LIVE ACTIVITY** *(iOS 16.1+)* Keep the score on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island without ever opening the app. The Live Activity widget updates in real time as plays happen — perfect for checking the score mid-conversation. **TRUST THE SCOREBOARD** Every scorekeeper has a public reputation tier — Bronze, Silver, or Gold — earned through consistent, accurate scoring and verified by community ratings. After every game, GPS-verified attendees rate the scoreboard thumbs up or down. You can always see who's keeping score and how trusted they are. **BUILT FOR EVERY SPORT** - Team sports: basketball, soccer, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, rugby, and more - Game clock modes: official timer, unofficial/approximate clock, or period-only tracking - Period / inning / set tracking with automatic overtime support - Sport-specific scoring actions (3-pointers, touchdowns, runs, goals — whatever your sport needs) **FEATURES FOR TEAMS** Create a persistent team profile, build a game history across seasons, and let your followers know when your team is playing. Team Managers get a public team page, roster tracking, and priority GPS placement for their games. **FEATURES FOR EVENT HOSTS** Running a tournament or multi-game event? Pre-plan your schedule, assign volunteer scorekeepers to specific fields, define GPS event zones, and send announcements to all attendees — all from the web portal before you arrive. **FREE TO USE** View any scoreboard, follow games, and keep score — all free, forever. Upgrade for an ad-free experience, push notifications, Live Activity, and 1-year game history. --- *ShareScore works best for youth sports, recreational leagues, club tournaments, and any game where a professional scoreboard isn't available. It is not affiliated with any sports league or governing body.* --- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Varsity Scoreboard at 5.0 against ShareScore's 1.0. Varsity Scoreboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). ShareScore's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume 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. ShareScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Varsity Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Varsity Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Varsity Scoreboard | ShareScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Varsity Scoreboards, LLC | J3 Software, LLC |
In-app purchases
Varsity Scoreboard
No in-app purchases
ShareScore
- Ad-Free$1.991 Year
- Team Manager$9.991 Year
- Broadcaster$19.991 Year
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