Comparison

Scorebird Fan vs sidelineHD

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

Head to head
About

Scorebird Fan

Get real-time high school sports scores directly from the scoreboard. This app provides instant, accurate updates as they happen, eliminating delays from manual entry. Discover if your favorite school is part of the network and learn about fundraising opportunities.

Highlights
  • Real-time score updates
  • Direct scoreboard data integration
  • Instant point-by-point scoring
  • Fundraising platform for schools
  • Check school network inclusion
Features
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Scorebird is the FIRST app to deliver real-time high school sports scores directly to your device. Other scoring applications rely on human intervention, but Scorebird pulls the score directly from the source; the scoreboard! The Scorebird app pulls the data and delivers it straight to you, point by point and tick by tick, all in a matter of seconds. No more missing critical points in the game or waiting for manual updates. The score will always be 100% accurate, 100% real-time, and in the palm of your hand. Scorebird is spreading fast! Is your favorite school included in our network? Download and find out. If they are not then follow your team anyway, and encourage your school's athletic department to contact us at info@scorebird.com! There is an added bonus for their participation. We not only provide scores directly to fans, but we also provide a revolutionary fundraising platform for programs looking to increase their revenue. Visit us at www.scorebird.com or contact us at info@scorebird.com!

About

sidelineHD

Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

Highlights
  • Seamless live streaming to Facebook/YouTube
  • Automated player highlight generation
  • Easy-to-use scoreboard controller
  • In-game highlight text alerts
  • Player profile management and sharing
  • Sponsor logo integration
  • Flexible camera support
Features
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Elevate Your Sports Streaming with sidelineHD! Stream your games like a pro by broadcasting directly to your team’s Facebook and YouTube pages, making it easy for friends and family (even grandparents!!) to watch without needing extra apps. SidelineHD’s easy-to-use scoring system automatically generates player highlights throughout the game, so you never miss a moment. You can also add sponsor logos to help raise funds and give your stream a polished, professional look. With sidelineHD, flexibility is key. Whether you use our all-in-one app or integrate with Mevo, GoPro, or other RTMP-compatible devices, you have full control over your setup. Parents can manage their child’s player profile by pinning, downloading, and sharing game clips, or linking recruiting platforms to showcase their athlete’s talent. Key Features: - Seamless Live Streaming: Free to stream and free to watch directly on Facebook and YouTube—no extra apps required, making it easy for family and friends to watch. - Crisp Video Quality: Enjoy high-quality video with HEVC low bandwidth options for smooth streams, even with limited internet. - Easy-to-Use Scoreboard Controller: With sidelineSCORE, update the score on Facebook and YouTube while generating real-time highlights. Anyone on the team can keep score via a sharable link. For baseball and softball, sidelineHD integrates with iScore for complete stat tracking and streaming. - In-Game Highlight Texts: Get real-time player highlights and game start alerts sent to you and up to 5 additional phone numbers.* - Scoreboards and Highlight Clips For: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Water Polo. - Player Profile Management: Pin, download, and share game clips, or link recruiting platforms to showcase your athlete* - SportsRecruits Integration: Seamlessly send game highlights to SportsRecruits to showcase your player’s talent to college coaches. - Sponsor Integration: Add sponsor logos to your streams to raise funds while maintaining a professional look. - Flexible Camera Support: Stream using sidelineHD’s app or connect with Mevo, GoPro, and other RTMP-compatible devices for a custom setup. - Share with Ease: Share live streams and highlights via social media or direct links. * feature available with Pro Access for baseball and softball ▶ LEGAL ◀ End User License Agreement - https://sidelinehd.com/eula

Screenshots

Scorebird Fan4 screens
sidelineHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scorebird Fan at 93% against sidelineHD's 54%. Scorebird Fan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). sidelineHD's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 22). On price, update cadence 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. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Scorebird Fan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scorebird Fan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Scorebird Fan's written reviews are positive against 54% of sidelineHD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scorebird Fan ships an update every 3 weeks, sidelineHD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scorebird Fan versus sidelineHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScorebird FansidelineHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better4.1 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScorebird, LLCDiamond Kinetics, Inc.

Customer experience

Scorebird Fan

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

sidelineHD

All ratings81 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Scorebird Fan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

sidelineHD

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App is slow and keeps loading
  • YouTube streaming stopped working
  • App doesn't even work
  • App is timing out and not loading
  • Download window no longer pops up
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  • Game time clock does not appear on the scoreboard for hockey
  • Can't sign in after new update
  • Forced update signed user out, cannot get back in
  • White screen error when keeping stats or scores
  • App won't load, shows "STAGING ENVIRONMENT" and error code 1004
  • Next to impossible to download daughter's clips since DK took over
  • No one can log into the app due to a pop-up
  • Stuck on screen asking for name and to agree to terms and conditions
  • Continue box doesn't work, app is stuck
  • Muffled sound with the new version

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch app for scoreboard updating
  • Remote for zooming in and out
  • Ability to use a scoreboard for volleyball without rotations
  • Adjust viewing permissions (public, private, etc.) through the app
  • Display cumulative scoreboard and opponent team logos
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  • Onscreen level for tripods
  • Added overlays
  • Ability to keep score of serve performance

In-app purchases

None

Scorebird Fan

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

sidelineHD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro for Teams Access$199.00
  • Pro Team Access$199.99
  • Pro Team Access$249.99
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  • Pro Team Access$299.99

Questions

Is Scorebird Fan free?
Scorebird Fan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sidelineHD free?
sidelineHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scorebird Fan or sidelineHD?
Scorebird Fan is rated higher. Scorebird Fan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while sidelineHD averages 4.1 from 81 ratings.
Do Scorebird Fan or sidelineHD have ads?
sidelineHD shows ads; Scorebird Fan does not.
Which is updated more often, Scorebird Fan or sidelineHD?
Scorebird Fan ships an update every 3 weeks, and sidelineHD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scorebird Fan was updated on November 1, 2026 and sidelineHD on November 3, 2026.

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