# Stack the Lineup vs Sideline Score

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stack the Lineup at free against Sideline Score's free with in-app purchases. Stack the Lineup also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack the Lineup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sideline Score sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stack the Lineup against 5.0 for Sideline Score. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Stack the Lineup ships an update every 9 days, Sideline Score every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the Lineup | Sideline Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-lineup/id6760155245/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-score/id6762068572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NICHOLAS DAVIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882891162) | [DigitalSandbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013994213) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the Lineup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-lineup/id6760155245)

This app helps youth baseball and softball coaches create fair lineups, ensuring all players get equal playing time in both infield and outfield positions. It offers roster management, smart batting order creation, and detailed position grids with customizable rules. Export professional PDFs of batting orders and coaching guides.

**Highlights:** Team roster management, Smart batting order creation, 7-inning position grid, Fair play rule enforcement, Professional PDF exports, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack the Lineup Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sideline Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-score/id6762068572)

Easily track scores for youth sports games like football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Customize rules, save game history, and personalize team colors. Works offline without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** One-tap scoring, Configurable scoring rules, Save game history, Personalized team colors, Offline functionality, Supports multiple sports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sideline Score Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the Lineup free?

Stack the Lineup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sideline Score free?

Sideline Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the Lineup or Sideline Score?

Stack the Lineup and Sideline Score are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Stack the Lineup or Sideline Score have ads?

Neither Stack the Lineup nor Sideline Score shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the Lineup or Sideline Score?

Stack the Lineup ships an update every 9 days, and Sideline Score every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stack the Lineup was updated on October 2, 2026 and Sideline Score on October 3, 2026.

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