iPhone & Apple Watch · Free
The Ultimate Badminton Scoreboard App in 2026
Badminton Scoreboard: Rally is the free badminton score keeper for iPhone and Apple Watch. Tap when you score and it handles the games, sets and rules for you — no account, no ads.
Features
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Your match format, your rules
Pick Best of 1 or 3 and points to win at first to 15 or 21. The app applies proper caps at 21 and 30 so the score is always right.
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Tap when you score
Score a point with a single tap. Games and sets are counted for you — no mental math mid-rally.
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Undo when they call it wrong
Someone calls the score wrong? Undo the last point instantly. The score is always the one you actually played.
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Pause and pick up later
Take a break, grab water, resume right where you left off. Matches survive a locked screen.
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iPhone and Apple Watch
Start on one, finish on the other. Glance at your wrist between rallies instead of digging out your phone.
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Yours, on your device
Everything runs locally. No account to create, no ads, no tracking. Just you, your match, and the score.
Screenshots
Best of 1 or 3, and points to win at first to 15 or 21 with proper caps at 21 and 30 — set it once before you play.
Start a match on your iPhone and finish it on your Apple Watch — glance at your wrist between rallies instead of digging out your phone.
How it works
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Start a match
Choose Best of 1 or 3 and points to win at first to 15 or 21. The app applies the caps at 21 and 30 for you.
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Tap when you score
One tap per point. The app advances games and sets and handles all the badminton rules you'd rather not think about mid-rally.
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See the result
The final score is saved to your match history, so you can settle any argument about last week's game.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Badminton Scoreboard free?
Yes. The app is free to download and use, with no ads and no account required.
How many points win a game?
You choose. Before a match you set points to win at first to 15 or first to 21, and the app scores the game to whichever target you picked.
Does it handle the caps at 21 and 30?
Yes. The app applies proper caps at 21 and 30 points, so close games are scored exactly the way badminton rules call for.
Can I play best of one or best of three?
Yes. Before a match you pick the format — Best of 1 or Best of 3 — and the app counts sets toward the match for you.
What if someone calls the score wrong?
Tap undo to roll back the last point. You can correct a miscount at any time without restarting the match.
Can I pause a match and finish it later?
Yes. You can pause and resume a match at any time — take a break, lock your phone, and pick up from the exact score when you come back.
Does it work on Apple Watch?
Yes. There's a companion Apple Watch app. You can start a match on your iPhone and finish it on your Watch, so the scoreboard is always on the device that's closest to the court.
Do I need an internet connection or an account?
No. Everything runs on your device. There's no sign-up, no login and no connection required — it works fully offline on the court.
How do I keep score with the app during a match?
Start a match, then tap the button for whichever side won the point. The app counts points, games and sets, so you just play and tap.
Does the app save my past matches?
Yes. Every finished match is kept in your full match history, so you can look back at previous scores and settle any disagreement about last week's game.
Does Badminton Scoreboard work on iPad?
Yes. It's a universal app that runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, so you can keep score on whichever device is closest to the court.
Stop arguing about the score.
Download Badminton Scoreboard and let the app keep count while you play.
Free Badminton tools
- Badminton Court Dimensions CalculatorSelect singles or doubles, choose metres or feet, and calculate court length, width, service-line positions, and total area.
- Badminton Net Height GuideUse this badminton net height guide to see the official post and centre heights, a scale diagram and a quick setup checklist.
- Badminton ScoreboardA badminton scoreboard for singles and doubles matches. Tap each rally to show the live score, current server, service court and game history.
- Badminton Scoring Rules ExplainerUse this badminton scoring rules explainer to check rally scoring, the 21-point win condition, deuce extension and end changes for singles or doubles.
- Badminton Service Rules CheckerCheck the correct service court, rotation state and key reminders for a badminton rally using the current scores and match format.
- Round Robin GeneratorCreate a deterministic round robin schedule for any singles or doubles sport, with court assignments, waves, sit-outs, fairness counts and a printable badminton score sheet.
- Shuttlecock Speed TesterRun a birdie test with the landing distance, hall temperature and altitude to see whether a feathered shuttle is too slow, correct pace or too fast.
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