# VolleyWrite vs Scorebird Admin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scorebird Admin at 100% against VolleyWrite's 40%. Scorebird Admin also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). VolleyWrite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VolleyWrite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Scorebird Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorebird Admin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scorebird Admin has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VolleyWrite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scorebird Admin's.

VolleyWrite ships an update weekly, Scorebird Admin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VolleyWrite | Scorebird Admin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volleywrite/id888343901/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebird-admin/id1472227801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wildfire Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888343904) | [Scorebird, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/903704554) |

## What reviewers say

### VolleyWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volleywrite/id888343901)

This app simplifies volleyball scoring for officials, offering rule set support and predictive assistance for substitutions. It allows for easy input, generates proper score sheets, and enables printing or emailing of reports. Ideal for all levels of play, from instructional to college.

**Highlights:** Supports standard 6-on-a-side volleyball games, Includes NCAA, NFHS, and USAV rule sets (modifiable), Filters input and alerts to illegal actions, Gathers data for proper score sheet notation, Predictive Assistance for substitutions and libero replacements, Printable and emailable score sheets, libero tracking, and reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tournament License | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sideout Efficiency Report | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Week License | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season License | $49.99 | one-time |
| Season License | $69.99 | one-time |
| Year license | $89.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month License w/Extra Activation | $104.99 | one-time |
| One Year License | $129.99 | one-time |
| Year License with Extra Activation | $194.99 | one-time |


### Scorebird Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebird-admin/id1472227801)

Get real-time high school sports scores directly from the scoreboard. Manually score games and report final scores. This app also offers a fundraising platform for athletic programs.

**Highlights:** Real-time score updates, Direct scoreboard data pull, Manual scoring and reporting, Syncs with major athletic associations, Fundraising platform for programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VolleyWrite free?

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

### Is Scorebird Admin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VolleyWrite or Scorebird Admin?

Scorebird Admin is rated higher. VolleyWrite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scorebird Admin averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do VolleyWrite or Scorebird Admin have ads?

Neither VolleyWrite nor Scorebird Admin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VolleyWrite or Scorebird Admin?

VolleyWrite ships an update weekly, and Scorebird Admin monthly. Most recently, VolleyWrite was updated on October 8, 2026 and Scorebird Admin on October 3, 2026.

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