Comparison

BadTimer vs ScoreNova Go

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

Head to head
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.

About

ScoreNova Go

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ScoreNova Go keeps every point clear. Start a match for badminton, table tennis, tennis, pickleball, or a custom sport. Choose a scoreboard that fits the moment, keep the numbers large and readable, and stay focused on the game. • Start quickly with ready-to-use sport rules • Create custom rules for any two-sided match • Use large, high-contrast scoreboards for easy glances • Correct a point without losing the match record • Choose optional serving indicators and countdown timers • Review completed matches and local match history • Hear score announcements in 8 languages • Works offline with no account required Your match records and settings stay on your device. ScoreNova Go is free to use in this first release and does not include in-app purchases.

Screenshots

BadTimer4 screens
ScoreNova Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScoreNova Go at none against BadTimer's 1. ScoreNova Go also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. ScoreNova Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BadTimer versus ScoreNova Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadTimerScoreNova Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuta Saotome嘉杰 韦

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BadTimer

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

ScoreNova Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BadTimer free?
BadTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreNova Go free?
ScoreNova Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BadTimer or ScoreNova Go have ads?
BadTimer shows ads; ScoreNova Go does not.

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