Comparison

TapScore vs PadelRef

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

Head to head
About

TapScore

Effortlessly track padel match scores and instantly save highlight clips directly from your Apple Watch. This app syncs seamlessly with your iPhone, providing detailed match insights, performance metrics, and a comprehensive match history.

Highlights
  • Score points with Apple Watch taps
  • Instant replay clip saving
  • Automatic highlight recording
  • Detailed match history and insights
  • Heart rate and calorie tracking
  • Offline functionality with sync
  • Multiple deuce rule support
Features
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Score matches from your Apple Watch. Save instant replays from your iPhone. Turn every match into measurable progress. TapScore is the only padel app that lets you track every point from your wrist while automatically recording highlight clips. Play hands-free, capture winning shots, and build your match history for deeper insights that helps you improve your game—all seamlessly synced between your Watch and iPhone. WATCH-FIRST SCORING • Score points with a simple tap on your wrist • No phone interaction needed during play • Visual serve indicators and set tracking • All padel deuce rules: Traditional, Golden Point, Silver Point, and Star Point deuce modes • One-tap undo for mistakes MATCH INSIGHTS • Match history with monthly summaries • Track wins, losses, play time, and venue trends • Add partners and opponents to past matches and analyze partner chemistry & rivalries • Review points won, service games, return games, break points, deciding points, and streaks • See match momentum by game and set • Share polished match summary, stats, momentum, activity, and heart rate cards • Progress tab to view your aggregated match performance to help you improve TAPCLIP INSTANT REPLAY • Automatic rolling buffer captures recent play • Trigger clips from your Watch when you score • Auto-save highlights without manual recording HEALTH & PERFORMANCE • Real-time heart rate monitoring during matches • Active calorie burn tracking via HealthKit • Match duration and workout summaries • Activity strain and heart rate zone insights • Connect how you played with how hard you played WATCH COMPLICATIONS • Start or resume a match from your watch face • See your monthly win/loss record at a glance • Track your monthly win rate with circular and corner complications • View your most recent match result without opening the app • Stay motivated with padel reminders throughout the day SEAMLESS SYNC • Watch and iPhone stay automatically synced • Access match history on both devices • Clips available immediately after saving • Works offline, syncs when connected • iCloud match history backup DESIGNED FOR PADEL Clean interface keeps you focused on the game. Whether casual or competitive, TapScore captures every point and every highlight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PadelRef

Features
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PadelRef is your live padel referee — the fair, reliable scoreboard for self-officiated matches. No umpire on court? PadelRef keeps the real score visible so everyone stays on the same point and matches end with confidence, not arguments. Whether you play casual club matches or competitive doubles, PadelRef tracks every point, game, and set in real time, following official padel scoring rules — advantage or golden point, tie-breaks, and super tie-breaks. WHY PADELREF • Keep the true score visible at all times • End score disputes before they start • Focus on your game, not on remembering points • Built specifically for padel — not a generic tennis app FEATURES • Live scoring for every format — best of 3 or 5 sets, tie-break and super tie-break, advantage or golden point • Custom match presets — save your favourite formats and start in one tap • Match history — review past matches with full scores and timings • Player stats — win rates, totals, and performance trends • Voice score announcements — hear the score called out, hands-free • Bluetooth remote support — update the score without touching your phone • Apple Watch companion — see the live score on your wrist and add a point or undo • Clean, high-contrast scoreboard designed to read across the court • Multiple themes and full dark mode • Works fully offline — no account required FREE & PREMIUM The complete scoreboard is free — every format, custom presets, themes, match detail, and manual scoring, with no limits on play. PadelRef Premium unlocks advanced player and form statistics, unlimited match history, and the full Bluetooth remote experience. Download PadelRef and bring a fair, trusted referee to every match. Terms of Use (EULA): https://padelref.live/en/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://padelref.live/en/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

TapScore4 screens
PadelRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PadelRef at 4 against TapScore's 2. PadelRef also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TapScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PadelRef sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapScore ships an update every 2 weeks, PadelRef every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TapScore versus PadelRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapScorePadelRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSteven WangAlexey Zhuravlev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TapScore

Subscriptions2
  • TapScore Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TapScore Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

PadelRef

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PadelRef Premium (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is TapScore free?
TapScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PadelRef free?
PadelRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapScore or PadelRef have ads?
Neither TapScore nor PadelRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapScore or PadelRef?
TapScore ships an update every 2 weeks, and PadelRef every 9 days. Most recently, TapScore was updated on October 25, 2026 and PadelRef on October 16, 2026.

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