Comparison

LemonScore vs ScorePad

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

Head to head
About

LemonScore

Features
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LemonScore Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for the LemonScore scoreboard software. Connect wirelessly via your local network to the scoreboard. GAME CONTROL - Adjust the score for both teams – with a single tap - Start, stop, and manually correct the match clock - Timer mode for countdowns and custom time sequences - Enable and disable stoppage time - Full penalty shootout control – including Sudden Death MEDIA & ANIMATIONS - Trigger goal, offside, yellow/red card, and substitution animations - Select player and team for each animation - Play and control playlists with images and videos - Show and hide banners MUSIC - Browse and play music playlists - Control playback: Play, Pause, Next, Previous - Adjust volume, enable shuffle and loop CUSTOM SHORTCUTS - Create your own shortcut cards with colors and icons - Assign multiple actions to a single button - Customize the layout of your remote control CONNECTION & SECURITY - Automatic discovery of LemonScore on the network via Bonjour - Manual connection via IP address also available - Secure authentication with a 6-digit PIN - Real-time synchronization across multiple devices simultaneously ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Blackout mode - Haptic feedback (adjustable) - Coex display monitoring (brightness, temperature, status) - Optimized for iPhone and iPad Requirement: LemonScore Desktop App (v1.5.0 or later) on the same network. Available at lemon-score.ch.

About

ScorePad

Features
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ScorePad is the fastest way to track scores for the sports you actually play. Tap to add a point and every device in the match updates instantly — no refresh, no delay. Courtside, on the pitch, or watching from the stands, everyone sees the same live score in real time. BUILT FOR 11 SPORTS Football, basketball, tennis, padel, volleyball, handball, badminton, futsal, table tennis, baseball, and cricket — each with native, sport-specific scoring logic. No generic counters, no workarounds. SCORE WITHOUT SIGNAL ScorePad is offline-first. Every point you log is saved locally when you lose connection and syncs automatically the moment you're back online. The game never waits for your bars. SCORE FROM YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch companion lets you log points without touching your phone. Glance at the scoreboard and keep your focus on the game. LIVE ACTIVITY & NOTIFICATIONS Get Live Activity widgets on your lock screen and push alerts on key match moments — even when ScorePad is in the background. FRIENDS Add friends and keep your match circle in one place. Everything above is free. Create 2 matches per month and add teammates at no cost — upgrade for more. — — — SCOREPAD PRO (subscription) Unlock the full match experience: • 8 matches per month • Invite teammates to your matches • Create teams & squads • Live Momentum Graph — watch the energy of a match shift in real time and see who's building pressure • Match Stats, Timeline & Insights • Health + Performance — pair match results with heart rate, calories, and effort from Apple Health • Achievements & Season Badges — unlock 60+ achievements across volume, wins, streaks, variety, and social play in Easy, Medium, Hard, and Elite tiers, and compete each season for a ranked badge from Bronze to Diamond • Leaderboards • AI match photo tagging SCOREPAD ULTRA (subscription) Everything in Pro, plus: • Unlimited matches • Recurring matches • Advanced team & club tools — custom crests, kits, and squad management • Advanced health metrics — HR zones, training load, work rate, and more • Data & AI export — season summaries and PDF/CSV/Excel exports TOURNAMENTS (paid add-on) Run full tournaments and squad-vs-squad competitions. Available as a separate add-on for Pro and Ultra members. — — — Download ScorePad and start tracking your next match in minutes. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ScorePad Pro and ScorePad Ultra are auto-renewing subscriptions. The Tournaments add-on is a separate auto-renewing purchase that requires an active Pro or Ultra subscription. • ScorePad Pro: $ 3.99 / month or $30 / year • ScorePad Ultra: $ 5.99 / month or $42 / year • Tournaments add-on: $1.99 / month or $10 / year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Learn more at www.scorepad.me Privacy Policy: https://www.scorepad.me/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LemonScore4 screens
ScorePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LemonScore at none against ScorePad's 6. ScorePad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScorePad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LemonScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LemonScore ships an update every 4 months, ScorePad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LemonScore versus ScorePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLemonScoreScorePad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDario TschannenAmeen Mattar

In-app purchases

None

LemonScore

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ScorePad

Subscriptions6
  • Tournaments Add-on$1.991 Month
  • ScorePad Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • ScorePad Monthly Ultra$5.991 Month
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  • Tournaments Add-on$9.991 Year
  • ScorePad Annual Pro14 Days trial$30.001 Year
  • ScorePad Ultra Annual14 Days trial$42.001 Year

Questions

Is LemonScore free?
LemonScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScorePad free?
ScorePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LemonScore or ScorePad have ads?
Neither LemonScore nor ScorePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LemonScore or ScorePad?
LemonScore ships an update every 4 months, and ScorePad weekly. Most recently, LemonScore was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScorePad on November 5, 2026.

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