Why live scores can differ between apps
If you compare two live-score apps during a match, you may see different scores or minutes. This is normal, and there are a few clear reasons.
Different data providers
Most apps do not collect scores themselves. They buy or receive them from data providers, which use people at stadiums or watching the broadcast to enter events. Each provider has its own speed and its own rules for what counts as an update.
Delays
Free data feeds are often slower than paid ones by a minute or more. TV broadcasts and streams add their own delay, so a notification on your phone can arrive before or after the goal reaches you on screen.
VAR and corrections
When a goal is checked by VAR, providers often show the goal immediately and remove it if it is ruled out. Own goals and goals that are credited to a different player are also corrected after the match. Final results and scorers can change slightly in the hours after the final whistle.
The match minute
The minute shown is usually an estimate from kick-off time, so it can drift from the stadium clock. Stoppage time is shown as 45+ or 90+ because the exact added time is only announced by the referee.
What to do
If a score looks wrong, refresh the page and wait a minute. For official results, the competition's own website is the final source.