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Best Baseball Scorekeeping Apps for Coaches in 2026

The best baseball scorekeeping apps in 2026 are GameChanger (best for parent engagement and live scoring), Rizzler (best for coaches who want scoring tied to game planning and AI lineups), and iScore (best for detailed statistical scorekeeping). Here's how they compare.

Flat isometric illustration of a coach and parent each scoring a baseball game on their phones from different vantage points

The Rankings

1. GameChanger — Best for Parent Engagement

GameChanger is the most widely used scorekeeping app in youth baseball. Parents score games from the stands, and everyone on the team gets live updates, box scores, and play-by-play. It's free to use and backed by the largest community of youth baseball families.

Strengths: Huge user base, free, excellent parent communication, live game streaming. Limitations: Scoring is done by parents (not coaches), data doesn't feed into coaching tools. See the Rizzler vs GameChanger comparison.

2. Rizzler — Best for Coach-Integrated Scoring

Rizzler's in-game scoring is built for the dugout. Score from your phone between pitches, and every at-bat feeds directly into your team's stats, AI lineup builder, pitch count tracker, and playing time records. No data export. No re-entry. One workflow from game plan to game day to postgame analysis.

Strengths: Scoring ties directly into game planning and AI features, pitch tracking runs parallel, rule compliance monitors automatically. Limitations: Doesn't have GameChanger's parent-facing live stream or community features.

3. iScore — Best for Detailed Statistics

iScore produces the most thorough box scores and statistical reports of any youth baseball app. Every pitch, every play, every defensive action is recorded with professional-level detail.

Strengths: Unmatched scoring detail, spray charts, advanced statistical output. Limitations: iOS only, paid (no free tier), steep learning curve, no game planning tools.

4. GameChanger+ (Paid Tier) — Best for Advanced GC Features

GameChanger's paid tier adds video integration, advanced stats, and enhanced streaming. If your team is already on GameChanger and wants more depth, the paid tier is the natural upgrade.

5. Paper Scorebook — Still Works (But Why?)

The paper scorebook is free, offline-capable, and familiar. It's also slow, error-prone, and the data dies in a binder. If you're still using paper, consider why coaches are switching to digital tools.

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Comparison Table

Feature	GameChanger	Rizzler	iScore
Who scores	Parents	Coaches	Coaches
Free tier	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Live scoring	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Stats feed into lineup planning	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No
Pitch count tracking	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Playing time tracking	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No
AI features	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use GameChanger and Rizzler together?

Yes. Many teams have parents score in GameChanger and coaches plan in Rizzler. Import GameChanger stats into Rizzler to get the best of both.

Which app is easiest to learn?

GameChanger is the easiest for parent scorekeepers. Rizzler is the easiest for coaches who want an integrated workflow. iScore has the steepest learning curve.

Do I need a scorekeeping app if my league uses GameChanger?

If your league already uses GameChanger for official scoring, you don't need a second scoring app. But you may want Rizzler for game planning, lineup building, and tournament planning — none of which GameChanger offers.

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