Comparison

ScoreCam vs PG Broadcaster

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

Head to head
About

ScoreCam

Record and live stream sports with an embedded, interactive scoreboard. Customize scoreboards for various sports, add branding, and utilize features like instant replay and highlight reels. Offers remote control and external display options.

Highlights
  • Embedded, interactive, and configurable scoreboard
  • Live streaming and instant replay
  • Apple Watch scorekeeping
  • Customizable branding and ads
  • Highlight reel creation
  • Remote scoreboard control
  • External display support
Features
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Burn a live scoreboard right into your video and live stream with ScoreCam, the first recording and live streaming app with embedded scoreboard technology. Record, stream, and score football, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, hockey, soccer, pickleball, tennis, and billiards. A few reasons you'll love ScoreCam (purchase/subscription may be required): • Embedded, Interactive, and Configurable Scoreboard: Choose from 17 sports scoreboard styles plus a Branding board. Set its position and size, and update scores, clocks, penalties, and more with on-screen controls or our free Scoreboard Remote app. • Live Streaming and Instant Replay: Stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, X, or RTMP, and record at the same time. Replay the big moment with one tap. • Apple Watch: Keep score from your wrist, just like Scoreboard Remote. • Branding and Ads: Add up to 5 custom images or ads and monetize for your program, club, or school. • Highlights & Highlight Reel: Capture clips as you record, then stitch them into a reel with your choice of transition. • Canned Clips: Preload pre-game interviews, sponsor spots, halftime videos, or highlights, then play them on your live stream anytime. Clips play on the stream only, so your recording stays clean. • Camera Controls: Fine-tune exposure, focus, and white balance from the camera menu, then auto-lock them to keep the camera from hunting. Plus four zoom presets, 0.5x zoom, stabilization, flash, grid, level, and photo capture while recording or streaming. • Pause/Resume Recording and Audio Mute: Skip time-outs and cut a 2-hour game to an hour or less. Mute with one tap, or record with your volume buttons (iOS 17+). • Team Logos, Profiles, and Team Library: Save each team's logo, names, colors, and settings, then switch profiles in seconds. Settings restore backs them up to iCloud. • External Scoreboard: Show the scoreboard or camera preview on a TV via HDMI or AirPlay. • Custom Video Settings: Set your format, resolution, and bitrate. • External Drive Recording: Record to an external SSD or USB drive. • Share Scores: Message, email, or post the score to X or Facebook. FREE VERSION, PURCHASES, AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Free version: • Unlimited recording (pause/resume is limited to the first 2 minutes) • 4 scoreboards and Team Library • Camera Controls • ScoreCam watermark on your video Starter Sports Pack (one-time purchase): • Everything in Free • ScoreCam watermark removed • Apple Watch app • Connect to the free Scoreboard Remote app via Bluetooth • Hide/show scoreboard toggle PRO (one-time purchase): • Everything in Starter Sports Pack • All scoreboards (Footboard, Hockeyboard, Volleyboard, and more) • Customizable scoreboards • Custom Video Settings • Highlights Capture + Reel • Score Sharing Setup and External Drive Recording Live Streaming (monthly or yearly subscription, 1 week FREE trial): • Everything in PRO • Live Streaming (record and stream at the same time) • Live Stream Instant Replay • Canned Clips Branding (monthly or yearly subscription, 1 week FREE trial): • Everything in Live Streaming • Branding/Advertising ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SUBSCRIPTIONS • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when the 1 week free trial ends. • Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Prices may change; Apple will notify you of any increase. • Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. • Upgrades and downgrades are handled automatically. You can only have one subscription at a time, so you won't be double charged. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://scorecam.pachyderm.me/terms.html Questions? Go to Settings > Support > ScoreCam Website for FAQs, tips, and support.

About

PG Broadcaster

Stream live sports games directly from the field. This application is designed for scorers to quickly broadcast events as they happen, offering a streamlined way to share game action.

Highlights
  • Live game streaming
  • Field-level broadcasting
  • Quick setup for scorers
  • Direct streaming functionality
Features
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The PG Broadcaster app allows scorers to quickly stream games directly from their fields.

Screenshots

ScoreCam4 screens
PG Broadcaster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScoreCam at 46% against PG Broadcaster's 0%. ScoreCam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). PG Broadcaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScoreCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PG Broadcaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScoreCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 46% of ScoreCam's written reviews are positive against 0% of PG Broadcaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreCam ships an update every 3 weeks, PG Broadcaster every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScoreCam versus PG Broadcaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreCamPG Broadcaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPachyderm SoftwareDrund Ltd.

Customer experience

ScoreCam

All ratings1,839 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative42.6%

PG Broadcaster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ScoreCam

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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)

PG Broadcaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ScoreCam

Subscriptions4
  • Live Stream + Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Branding + Live Stream (1 Mo)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Live Stream + Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Branding + Live Stream (1 Yr)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Sports Pack$8.99
  • Pro Upgrade$69.99
  • Pro Version$79.99
None

PG Broadcaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoreCam free?
ScoreCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PG Broadcaster free?
PG Broadcaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScoreCam or PG Broadcaster?
ScoreCam is rated higher. ScoreCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PG Broadcaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ScoreCam or PG Broadcaster have ads?
Neither ScoreCam nor PG Broadcaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreCam or PG Broadcaster?
ScoreCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and PG Broadcaster every 5 months. Most recently, ScoreCam was updated on November 11, 2026 and PG Broadcaster on November 3, 2026.

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