Comparison

iShotClock vs Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

iShotClock

This app provides a digital timer for controlling basketball game attack times. It's designed for timekeepers, referees, and coaches, offering customizable sound and vibration alerts. Users can choose between button or swipe controls and adjust the display of tenths of a second.

Highlights
  • Controls basketball attack time
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Vibration and sound alerts
  • Button or swipe gestures
  • Customizable themes
  • Show/hide tenths of a second
Features
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iShotClock is a digital timer that allows controling the attacking time of a basketball team. Originally created as a tool for timekeepers, it may also be useful for referees, coaches, or even street basket intervenients. Some of the included features are: Landscape and portrait modes. Vibration and sounds in the last few seconds. Use of buttons or swipe gestures. Show or hide tenths of second. Different themes to customize the appearence.

About

Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

A user-friendly scoreboard application designed for 3x3 games. Easily track scores, manage game timers, and customize team names and colors. Ideal for practice sessions and official matches.

Highlights
  • Score tracking (+1, +2, subtract)
  • Game timer with auto-stop
  • Linked shot clock
  • Customizable team names
  • Timer and color settings
  • Reset scores and timers
Features
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Scoreboard app for 3x3. It is easy to use and anyone can use it for practice and games. You can also customize it to your liking by setting team names, changing the color of the timer, etc. ● Basic Functions 1. Scoring Tap on the score or tap the "+1" or "+2" button next to the score to add points. To subtract a point, press and hold the score or tap the "-" button next to the score. 2. Game timer Tap the game time to start the timer. To stop, tap again. When the score reaches 21 points, the timer stops automatically. 3. Shot clock The shot clock is linked to the game timer and counts automatically. Tap the shot clock time to reset it to 12 seconds. 4. Team name setting Tap "TEAM1" or "TEAM2" on the screen to change the team name. 5. Reset Tap the gear icon to display the menu where you can reset your score and timer. ● Other functions ・Timer setting ・Color settings ・Sound settings ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iShotClock4 screens
Simple 3x3 Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple 3x3 Scoreboard at 4.4 against iShotClock's 3.8. Simple 3x3 Scoreboard also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). iShotClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Simple 3x3 Scoreboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iShotClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple 3x3 Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iShotClock ships an update every 6 months, Simple 3x3 Scoreboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iShotClock versus Simple 3x3 Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShotClockSimple 3x3 Scoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro CarvalhoNAOYA ONO

Customer experience

iShotClock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iShotClock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple 3x3 Scoreboard

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$24.99

Questions

Is iShotClock free?
iShotClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple 3x3 Scoreboard free?
Simple 3x3 Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iShotClock or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard?
Simple 3x3 Scoreboard is rated higher. iShotClock averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple 3x3 Scoreboard averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do iShotClock or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard have ads?
Simple 3x3 Scoreboard shows ads; iShotClock does not.
Which is updated more often, iShotClock or Simple 3x3 Scoreboard?
iShotClock ships an update every 6 months, and Simple 3x3 Scoreboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, iShotClock was updated on October 8, 2026 and Simple 3x3 Scoreboard on October 3, 2026.

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