Comparison

sparMaster Scoring vs TKD

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

Head to head
About

sparMaster Scoring

This app provides an electronic scoring system for martial arts sparring, adaptable for various striking disciplines. It features a base station for management and wireless remotes for real-time scoring, offering a professional tournament experience for training and events.

Highlights
  • Electronic scoring for martial arts sparring
  • Wireless remote scoring
  • Customizable rules and settings
  • Supports World Taekwondo rules
  • Ideal for tournaments and daily training
  • Professional tournament experience for students
Features
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sparMaster Scoring is taking the martial arts community by storm! Sold world-wide and being used in hundred's of schools already. Take your sparring program to the next level without having to spend thousands of dollars! The cutting edge new sparMaster Scoring application is the affordable and customizable, electronic scoring system specifically designed for Taekwondo sparring, but can be used for any striking discipline such as Gumdo, Hapkido, Karate or Boxing. sparMaster Scoring gives you TWO apps in one and allows you to manage all aspects of a sparring match. The Base Station manages settings and keeps track of the scoring, while the wireless Remotes allow the judges to enter scores in real-time. The Base Station runs on an iPad, or a Mac, and can be displayed on an external monitor, projector or AirPlay Mirror to an AppleTV. The Remote runs on any combination of iPhone or iPods supporting iOS 11. Using WiFi, the Remotes are completely wireless, thus eliminating messy cables or wires to hook up. Remote scoring is accurate and easy to use, a simple tap or swipe sends the appropriate score to the Base Station. sparMaster Scoring is sophisticated enough to be used for large tournaments yet simple enough for daily use. sparMaster Scoring supports current World Taekwondo rules and is fully configurable to meet your requirements. Settings include: - Best of 3 (World Taekwondo) scoring format - number of judges (1 to 4) -number of judges required for score (for 4 judge configuration) -duration of scoring window (1 to 2 seconds) -match/division name -competitor name -competitor country flag -number of rounds -round duration -rest period duration -gap (supports WT standard) -ceiling -value of head score -value of body score -value of spinning technique to the head (supports latest WT rule) -value of spinning technique to the body (supports latest WT rule) -golden round on tie (supports latest WT rule) -number of penalties -use of warnings -time remaining in round -award of penalties (subtract or add to opponent) -TK5 team competition support -scoring indicators (Scoring "Bubbles") showing value of last score captured. -audible scoring alert sparMaster Scoring is a fantastic way to take your training program to the next level and add a new level of professionalism to your martial arts program. With this system, your students get to experience tournament style scoring at every sparring class. Additionally, sparMaster Scoring is a great tool for training corner judges to be better at seeing and scoring points, preparing them for judging at future events. There are no complex or expensive licensing agreements. sparMaster Scoring can be installed on all devices associated with the same AppleID! That means you can install sparMaster Scoring on enough devices (2 iPads or Macs, and any combination of up to 8 iPods/iPhones) to run two full rings for one purchase! There is simply no other system on the market that offers that kind of value. This is the REAL THING....not some simple practice scoring app, but a complete and sophisticated scoring system! NOTE: you will need an iPad, or a Mac, and at least one other devices (iPod/iPhone) in order to score. If you are viewing this on an iPhone, you are seeing images of iPhone (remote) app. To see images of the Base Station, view in the iTunes Store on an iPad. ALSO SEE: sparMaster Remote. This app is the remote-only version of sparMaster Scoring for those just wanting to judge and not needing the full system.

About

TKD

Manage Taekwondo tournaments with ease, from customization and event setup to champion tracking and real-time scoring. Features expert judging and class-specific leaderboards for a fair and engaging competition.

Highlights
  • Tournament customization
  • Diverse event types
  • Champion management
  • Expert judging system
  • Class-specific leaderboards
  • Real-time results
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Welcome to the world of Taekwondo Scorecard, where passion meets precision in martial arts tournament management. Our app empowers you to create, organize, and elevate your Taekwondo tournaments like never before. Tournament Customization: Create and customize tournaments with ease. Set classes ("AAA," "AA," "A," "B," "C") to ensure fair competition and an exciting experience for participants. Diverse Events: Experience the thrill of eight unique events, including Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, Weapons Sparring, Traditional Sparring, Creative Forms, Creative Weapons, Max Forms, and Max Weapons. Each event brings its own challenges and excitement. Champion Management: Add champions to your tournaments and witness their journey to glory. Track their progress and celebrate their achievements. Expert Judging: Appoint judges with specific responsibilities for accurate scoring. Our app ensures a fair and transparent judging process, enhancing the integrity of your tournaments. Class-specific Leaderboards: Implement a dynamic point system based on tournament class. Each class has its own leaderboard, adding a strategic element to the competition. Real-time Results: Keep participants and spectators engaged with real-time scoring updates. Our app makes it easy to follow the action and stay informed throughout the tournament. User-friendly Interface: Navigate the app effortlessly with our intuitive and user-friendly interface. Whether you're a participant, organizer, or judge, our app caters to your specific needs. Elevate your Taekwondo tournaments with the Taekwondo Scorecard app. Download now and embark on a journey of martial arts excellence! Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

sparMaster Scoring3 screens
TKD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TKD at Free against sparMaster Scoring's $15.99. sparMaster Scoring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

TKD is free to download; sparMaster Scoring costs $15.99 up front. TKD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. sparMaster Scoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for sparMaster Scoring against 5.0 for TKD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sparMaster Scoring has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
sparMaster Scoring versus TKD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersparMaster ScoringTKD
Price$15.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve McArtherJoshua Gossett

Customer experience

sparMaster Scoring

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

TKD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

sparMaster Scoring

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TKD

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is sparMaster Scoring free?
sparMaster Scoring costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TKD free?
TKD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, sparMaster Scoring or TKD?
sparMaster Scoring and TKD are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do sparMaster Scoring or TKD have ads?
Neither sparMaster Scoring nor TKD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sparMaster Scoring or TKD?
sparMaster Scoring ships an update every 3 months, and TKD every 3 months. Most recently, sparMaster Scoring was updated on September 27, 2026 and TKD on September 28, 2026.

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