# ScoreCam vs XbotGo

The clearest difference is monetization model: XbotGo at free with in-app purchases against ScoreCam's subscription. XbotGo also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). ScoreCam's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScoreCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and XbotGo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ScoreCam against 4.5 for XbotGo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of ScoreCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of XbotGo's.

ScoreCam ships an update every 3 weeks, XbotGo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoreCam | XbotGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorecam-embedded-scoreboard/id862175401/reviews) | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbotgo/id1581355712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 13 MB | 645 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pachyderm Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/371876393) | [深眸远智(南京)信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841319110) |

## 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)


### XbotGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbotgo/id1581355712)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Automatically track and record team sports from your smartphone. Stream games live and instantly share highlight reels with players, coaches, and fans. Effortlessly capture every play without manual camera control.

**Highlights:** One-tap auto tracking for team sports, Live game streaming, Cloud storage for recordings, Instant highlight reel creation, Hands-free camera control, Supports over 10 team sports

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $239.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $414.99 | per year |
| ai analysis for soccer 1 time | $12.49 | one-time |
| 1 Match | $15.00 | one-time |
| 4 Matches | $50.00 | one-time |
| 5 times AI analysis for soccer | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10 times AI analysis for soccer | $114.99 | one-time |
| 10 match Pack | $122.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mostly easy to use
- 👍 Great camera
- 👍 Consistent updates
- 👍 Very good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent updates break the app
- 🐛 Tracking issues, especially with fast-paced sports
- 🐛 Connectivity problems, Bluetooth disconnects
- 🐛 Unreliable, app stops working after updates
- 🐛 Requires internet connection to record

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, can't receive verification codes
- Network timeout errors, can't record or connect
- Camera button/recording functionality broken after updates
- Mirroring/livestreaming issues, poor quality

**Requested features**

- Add scoreboard feature
- Allow remote control from other devices
- Improve video quality (4K, higher bitrates)
- Add more sports modes (volleyball, baseball, etc.)
- Improve tracking algorithms for better ball/player following


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoreCam free?

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

### Is XbotGo free?

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

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

ScoreCam and XbotGo are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do ScoreCam or XbotGo have ads?

Neither ScoreCam nor XbotGo shows ads.

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

ScoreCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and XbotGo fortnightly. Most recently, ScoreCam was updated on September 26, 2026 and XbotGo on September 23, 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.*