Comparison

Matchpoint | Score Tracker vs BadTimer

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

Head to head
About

Matchpoint | Score Tracker

Features
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MatchPoint is the padel scoreboard built around Apple Watch and iPhone. Keep the score on your wrist with full padel logic, so you stay focused on the game, not a scrap of paper. WHAT YOU GET • Score on Apple Watch with padel/tennis rules built in • iPhone companion app for setup, history, and a clear live view • Optional live sharing: when you’re signed in, share a short code so friends can follow the score in real time on their iPhone • Use the app without an account, matches stay on your device until you choose to sign in and sync • Sign in with Apple or email when you want cloud backup and sharing • Dark, court-inspired UI designed for quick glances on the watch and phone WHO IT’S FOR Players, coaches, and anyone who wants a reliable padel/tennis scoreboard—whether you’re on court or following from the sideline (or across the world). MatchPoint is about clarity and speed: fewer mistakes, less discussion, more padel or tennis. Privacy matters to us. Read our policy on matchpointscore.com before you play your first match.

About

BadTimer

Features
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Keep score and time your badminton matches — all in one app. A simple, easy-to-read scoreboard and timer you can set down and use just like a gym scoreboard. ■ Flip-style digital scoreboard Big, flip-style numbers modeled on a physical flip scoreboard. Tap to add a point, "−" to subtract. Easy to read from across the court. ■ Control it from your Apple Watch Leave your iPhone at the courtside and control the score, serve and timers from your wrist. Haptic feedback marks points and intervals, so you never have to walk back to your phone. ■ Built for badminton rules - 21-point rally scoring (deuce, cap at 29–29) - Best-of-3, best-of-5, or single game - Set the target and cap points freely (works for 11- and 15-point formats) - Game point / match point display - Serve shown with a shuttle marker (tap to switch manually) ■ Automatic timers - 60-second interval at 11 points - 120-second interval between games - Warning color and buzzer for the final seconds - Automatic match elapsed time ■ Record and review - Point timeline showing how the match unfolded - Export and share an official-format scoresheet as PDF (Premium) - Match history saved automatically — resume even after closing the app - Record a match number (e.g. MD-A-15) and a memo for tournament records ■ Easy to use - Register your teams and players; long-press a name to switch quickly - Customize team colors and buzzer sounds - Landscape full screen that stays on, so you can leave it running ■ Free with ads / Premium Free to use, with ads shown at game breaks. A one-time Premium purchase removes all ads and unlocks scoresheet PDF export. Works offline. No account required. From practice matches to tournaments, make badminton scorekeeping easier.

Screenshots

Matchpoint | Score Tracker4 screens
BadTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchpoint | Score Tracker at none against BadTimer's 1. Matchpoint | Score Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BadTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. BadTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matchpoint | Score Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matchpoint | Score Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, BadTimer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Matchpoint | Score Tracker versus BadTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchpoint | Score TrackerBadTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike SteinYuta Saotome

In-app purchases

None

Matchpoint | Score Tracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BadTimer

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Matchpoint | Score Tracker free?
Matchpoint | Score Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BadTimer free?
BadTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matchpoint | Score Tracker or BadTimer have ads?
BadTimer shows ads; Matchpoint | Score Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Matchpoint | Score Tracker or BadTimer?
Matchpoint | Score Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and BadTimer every 5 days. Most recently, Matchpoint | Score Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and BadTimer on November 3, 2026.

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