Comparison

ScoreWatch vs ScoreKeeper

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

Head to head
About

ScoreWatch

Features
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ScoreWatch is the ultimate score keeping app for sports, games, and competitions. Whether you are playing basketball in the backyard, hosting a board game night, or tracking a pickleball tournament, ScoreWatch makes it simple to keep score with style. DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES Built for players who want a fast, reliable way to track scores without fumbling with pen and paper. Large, easy-to-tap score cards let you focus on the game, not the app. Increment scores with a single tap or swipe, and always know who is winning at a glance. WORKS ON YOUR WRIST Control your scoreboard directly from Apple Watch. Start games, update scores, pause matches, and check standings without reaching for your phone. Perfect for active games where your hands are full. FEATURES Score Tracking - Tap or swipe to add points instantly - Support for 2 to 20 players per game - Customizable point increments for any game type - Win detection with automatic game completion - Pause and resume games anytime Game Presets - 18 built-in sport templates including basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, cornhole, and more - Custom game creation for any scoring scenario - Save your own presets for quick access Player Management - Create a roster of regular players - Assign custom colors to each player - Build and save team configurations - Add player photos for quick identification Game History - Review past games and final scores - Track your competitive record over time - See detailed score breakdowns for each match Customization - 12 vibrant color themes to match your style - Adjustable score font sizes from 48pt to 120pt - Multiple font styles including rounded and monospaced - Haptic feedback for satisfying score updates Apple Watch App - Full scoreboard on your wrist - Increment and decrement scores - Pause and resume games - Sync automatically with iPhone PERFECT FOR - Basketball pickup games - Tennis and pickleball matches - Volleyball tournaments - Board game nights - Card game score tracking - Cornhole competitions - Backyard sports - Classroom activities - Family game time - Any points-based competition SIMPLE AND PRIVATE ScoreWatch works completely offline. No account required. No data collection. Your scores stay on your device. Download ScoreWatch today and never lose track of the score again. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScoreKeeper

Features
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ScoreKeeper is the simplest way to keep score on iPhone and Apple Watch. Tap to add a point. Glance at your wrist for the current score. Never lose track of a game again. Designed for friends, families, and anyone who plays for fun — from pickup basketball to late-night ping pong. EIGHT SPORTS, READY TO GO • Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Padel • Pickleball, Volleyball, Football, Ping Pong • American Football with full scoring: TD, FG, XP, 2-Point, Safety iPHONE ↔ APPLE WATCH SYNC Start a match on your phone, finish on your wrist. Every tap updates both devices live. LIVE SCOREBOARD MODE AirPlay your score to any TV and turn the room into a court. Giant numbers, team colors, match timer. MATCH HISTORY & STATS Every match is saved. See win rates, streaks, and per-sport breakdowns in your personal dashboard. SHAREABLE MATCH CARDS Auto-generated cards designed for Instagram Stories and Twitter. One tap to share the final score. ALWAYS-ON APPLE WATCH Score stays visible on your wrist, even when your arm drops. SIRI SUPPORT "Add a point in ScoreKeeper" — hands-free scoring mid-game. CUSTOM TEAM NAMES & COLORS Make it yours. Drag to reorder your favorite sports on the home screen. PLAY 3 MATCHES FREE Unlock ScoreKeeper Pro for unlimited matches — one-time, yours forever. No subscription. No ads. Built by an indie developer who just wanted a better way to keep score.

Screenshots

ScoreWatch4 screens
ScoreKeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScoreKeeper at every 3 days against ScoreWatch's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ScoreWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ScoreKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreWatch ships an update every 5 months, ScoreKeeper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ScoreWatch versus ScoreKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreWatchScoreKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastin MichaelAli Al-Muhanna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScoreWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

ScoreKeeper

One-time1
  • ScoreKeeper Pro$6.99

Questions

Is ScoreWatch free?
ScoreWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreKeeper free?
ScoreKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScoreWatch or ScoreKeeper have ads?
Neither ScoreWatch nor ScoreKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreWatch or ScoreKeeper?
ScoreWatch ships an update every 5 months, and ScoreKeeper every 3 days. Most recently, ScoreWatch was updated on September 14, 2026 and ScoreKeeper on September 9, 2026.

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