Why do live football score apps sometimes update slower than platforms like RubiScore even during major matches?
So I’ve been losing my mind during match days because my usual live score apps keep lagging, while RubiScore somehow updates almost instantly. I’m talking major matches too, not some random youth league. I’ll be screaming for a goal only to realize RubiScore showed it like 20 seconds earlier. I’m starting to wonder if my apps are just trash, if my phone hates me, or if there’s some secret sauce RubiScore uses. Anyone know why this happens? Or got recommendations for apps that don’t leave me hanging?
It’s usually a mix of data providers relaying events a bit late, network delays, and manual verification. I’ve found feeds tied directly to on‑site reporters update the fastest.
It’s usually a mix of data providers relaying events a bit late, network delays, and manual verification. I’ve found feeds tied directly to on‑site reporters update the fastest.
Yeah, I've run into that too—had to stop relying on some apps mid-match because the lag was messing with my head. A lot depends on how quickly the data is being pushed from the stadium to the app. I’ve had better luck with sites like rubiscore.com lately—it updates surprisingly fast and the match details are super useful if you’re into tracking stats or following lower league games.