# ScoreCam vs Smoothstreamer

ScoreCam and Smoothstreamer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of ScoreCam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smoothstreamer's. ScoreCam also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Smoothstreamer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Smoothstreamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ScoreCam against 4.5 for Smoothstreamer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScoreCam has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of ScoreCam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smoothstreamer's.

ScoreCam ships an update fortnightly, Smoothstreamer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreCam | Smoothstreamer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorecam-embedded-scoreboard/id862175401/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pachyderm Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/371876393) | [Smoothcomp AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442611291) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoreCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorecam-embedded-scoreboard/id862175401)

Record and live stream sports games with an embedded, interactive scoreboard. Customize scoreboards for various sports, add team logos, and capture highlight clips. Features include pause/resume recording and audio mute.

**Highlights:** Embedded, interactive scoreboard, Live streaming capability, Branding and ad insertion, Team logo support, Highlight video clip capture, Pause/resume video recording, Audio mute option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Stream + Pro (1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Branding + Live Stream (1 Mo) | $24.99 | per month |
| Live Stream + Pro (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Branding + Live Stream (1 Yr) | $99.99 | per year |
| Starter Sports Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable scoreboard
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Highlight feature
- 🚀 Seamless video recording
- 👍 Useful remote app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Video saving/recovery problems

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth remote connectivity issues
- Scoreboard settings not saving properly
- Inconsistent video recording quality
- Live stream disconnects unexpectedly
- Recovered videos missing footage

**Requested features**

- Add support for 4K 60fps video
- Improve live streaming functionality
- Allow customization of scoreboard layout and design
- Implement instant replay and video overlay features
- Add support for more sports (e.g. water polo, American football)


### Smoothstreamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292)

This application is designed for organizers on the Smoothcomp platform to manage livestreams. It is not intended for individual athletes or general users.

**Highlights:** Livestream management, Organizer tools, Smoothcomp integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreCam free?

ScoreCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smoothstreamer free?

Smoothstreamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScoreCam or Smoothstreamer?

ScoreCam and Smoothstreamer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ScoreCam or Smoothstreamer have ads?

Neither ScoreCam nor Smoothstreamer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoreCam or Smoothstreamer?

ScoreCam ships an update fortnightly, and Smoothstreamer every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScoreCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smoothstreamer on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*