Judo Score
Judo Score is a specialized sports utility for judo referees and tournament secretaries on iOS, designed for managing match and osaekomi timers.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of manual timekeeping during high-pressure judo matches by providing a dedicated, tablet-optimized interface for event organizers.
For Judo referees and tournament secretaries.
What does it look like?
Key features
Main timer controls for hadjime and matte, with pause functionality for sonomama.
Integrated hold-down timer linked to specific fighters.
How much does it cost?
Distributed as a free utility with no monetization gates or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentplatform expansionShow more...
Judo Score has been inactive for 1,836 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. The project has not received any updates, bug fixes, or feature enhancements in over five years. Given the lack of activity, the app is classified as a zombie project with no current development momentum.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews thrilled. Users appreciate the simple and effective tournament management interface allows for quick setup without unnecessary feature bloat and large screen compatibility on tablets provides a clear viewing experience for tournament participants and spectators.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple and effective tournament management interface allows for quick setup without unnecessary feature bloat
- Large screen compatibility on tablets provides a clear viewing experience for tournament participants and spectators
2 of 2 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Judo Score
How's the Sports market?
Judo Score occupies a niche utility space in the Sports category, maintaining a 4.91 rating across 12 total ratings. The absence of updates since 2021 signals a static market position that relies on existing utility rather than competitive growth.
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Key takeaways for Judo Score
Where is it heading?
The market for specialized sports-timer utilities remains fragmented, with Judo Score holding a stable position due to its specific focus on judo-compliant timing rules. Continued reliance on this legacy build will eventually trigger churn if OS updates break the core timer functionality.
- The five-year development gap indicates a stable, maintenance-only posture that avoids feature bloat but risks eventual OS-level incompatibility.
The SWOT
- Tablet-optimized interface enables clear tournament visibility
- Automated bracket generation could capture secretary workflows
Next best moves
Audit OS compatibility because the app has been silent for over 5 years → maintain current rating baseline
The counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest asset is its lack of updates…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a static, maintenance-only state with no functional or pricing changes. Refinements are limited to editorial updates in the FAQ and SWOT analysis that clarify the app's origin and offline-first utility.
Bottom line
Maintaining the current utility-first design preserves the app's niche value, but the five-year development silence leaves the tool vulnerable to platform-level deprecation.
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Is Judo Score suitable for professional judo tournaments?
Does Judo Score require an internet connection?
Are there any subscription fees to use the full features?
Sources
- [1] App Store listing
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