Comparison

Score Counter vs Smart Scoreboard

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

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About

Score Counter

Features
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Keep score for any game, on one screen everyone at the table can read. Score Counter replaces the scrap of paper next to the board. Add players or teams, tap to add or subtract points, and watch the ranking reorder itself after every tap. Nothing to set up, nothing to add up at the end โ€” the phone does the math while you play, and the final standings are saved the moment you crown a winner. Most score apps are built for one game. This one is built for whatever you happen to be playing tonight: pick a ready-made setup for cards, board games, darts, bowling or backyard sports, or build your own scoring steps and win condition in about ten seconds. WHAT YOU GET - Live standings that reorder after every point, for individual players or full teams - One-tap scoring with your own +/- steps, plus exact manual entry when a hand is worth 137 - Instant undo for mis-taps, including shake-to-undo so you never hunt for a button mid-hand - Round-by-round records with a per-player breakdown you can reopen long after the game ends - Ready-made setups and win rules: first to a target score, or highest/lowest after a set number of rounds - A leaderboard that remembers everyone: wins, games played, average score and a wins chart across game nights PERFECT FOR - Board game and card game nights that always end in "wait, what was my score?" - Darts, bowling, mini golf and backyard sports where somebody has to keep the running total - Family game night with kids, using emoji or photo avatars so everyone finds their own row - Game masters who want a built-in dice roller (d4 through d20) instead of hunting for the lost die WHY NOT JUST USE PAPER OR THE NOTES APP Paper does not total your points, does not undo a mistake, does not rank players, and does not survive until next weekend. Score Counter keeps a running total per player, a full round history, a fullscreen table mode with big readable numbers, a match timer that counts up or down, and a permanent record of who actually won โ€” plus a PDF of the final standings you can share to the group chat. PRIVACY Every game, player and score stays on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, no analytics, nothing sent to a server. The app works completely offline. FULL ACCESS Score Counter is a paid app. Full access unlocks player and team scoreboards, unlimited players and simultaneous games, round-by-round history, the leaderboard and per-player statistics, dice roll history, the complete game archive and PDF export. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or unlock everything permanently with a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Start your next game night with a real scoreboard instead of a napkin โ€” add your players and tap Start. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Smart Scoreboard

Transform your Apple devices into a versatile scoreboard for various sports and activities. Track scores, timers, fouls, and more with customizable presets and remote display options. Keep your games organized and visible for players and spectators alike.

Highlights
  • Live score tracking
  • Customizable timers and clocks
  • Support for various sports and activities
  • Remote display functionality
  • Built-in sport presets
  • Debate round timing
Features
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Scoreboard turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a flexible, easy-to-control scoreboard for games, practices, tournaments, and debate rounds. Track scores, clocks, periods, shot clocks, possession, fouls, cards, substitutions, rosters, chess clocks, hockey penalty timers, and debate prep time from one clean control board. Show a full-screen public scoreboard on an external display, through AirPlay, or on one or more paired Remote Display devices while keeping the controls private on the operator device. Built-in presets include Simple, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Chess, Debate, and Custom Sport modes. Debate supports Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, and custom round formats. Apple TV can be used in two ways. You can AirPlay from the operator device to Apple TV without installing the Apple TV app, because AirPlay is treated like an external display. Or you can install Scoreboard on Apple TV and use it as a Remote Display. Apple TV Remote Display is display-only: it does not run the operator board, edit game setup, manage files, or control the score. Use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to run the game, then pair Apple TV to show the live public scoreboard. Whether you are running a gym scoreboard, timing a debate round, managing a scrimmage, or keeping a clean public display for spectators, Scoreboard keeps the game organized and visible.

Screenshots

Score Counter4 screens
Smart Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Scoreboard at none against Score Counter's 3. Smart Scoreboard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Score Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Smart Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Score Counter ships an update every 2 months, Smart Scoreboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Score Counter versus Smart Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore CounterSmart Scoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPhuc PhamJinze Zhou

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Score Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Dice Roller Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Live Leaderboard Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tournament Tracker Forever$29.99
None

Smart Scoreboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Score Counter free?
Score Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Scoreboard free?
Smart Scoreboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Score Counter or Smart Scoreboard have ads?
Neither Score Counter nor Smart Scoreboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Score Counter or Smart Scoreboard?
Score Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Scoreboard fortnightly. Most recently, Score Counter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart Scoreboard on November 5, 2026.

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