# Canasta Scoresheet — Customizable Canasta Scorer

> Customizable Canasta scoring app with assistive and manual tally modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Kline.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-scoresheet/id6755802120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Kline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856452211)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-scoresheet/id6755802120/reviews.md

## What is Canasta Scoresheet?

The Simple Way to Score Your Canasta Games!

I was tired of Canasta score-keeping apps being too rigid in the way they kept score. Every one has different house rules and no apps seemed to align with the way my family and I played. So I built this app! This is an easy to use, limited setup needed, scoring app that all Canasta players can enjoy. With Assistive Scoring, no need to remember the different point values for the categories, simply set them once and forget them. If you're a math wiz and only want the app to tally up the sections after you enter in the point values, Manual Mode is perfect for you so you can play even when you might not have a pad and paper!

Set custom team names, record special hands, adjust the winning score target, and tweak point values to match your house rules. Even save your games and come back to them later.

## Key features

- Customizable point values
- Assistive scoring
- Manual tally mode
- Custom team names
- Record special hands
- Adjust winning score target
- Save and resume games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Developer Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Developer Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Developer Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-scoresheet/id6755802120/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Makes the game so accessible!

*2026-03-08, version 3.0.0*

This app makes the game so much more fun and quick-moving. No more counting, recounting, scratching-out, etc… Just input your cards and the app does the rest. You even get confetti when you win!! Highly recommend for both beginners and experienced players alike!!

### 5/5 — Canasta Made Easy

*2026-01-21, version 2.0.0*

What a fabulous canasta scorekeeping app! Initiative, functional and fun! Kudos to the brilliant developer.

### 5/5 — So helpful and easy to use

*2026-01-19, version 2.0.0*

This app was so helpful. It made scoring a breeze. It keeps track of everything (threes, clean/dirty canastas, special hands, penalties etc) and does all the math. The interface is clean and so easy to use. So thankful for this!

### 5/5 — Canasta Scoresheet Heaven!

*2026-01-19, version 2.0.0*

Revolutionized Canasta scoring

### 5/5 — A handy tool!

*2026-01-18, version 2.0.0*

Starting using this recently and it is easy to use and makes scoring less difficult. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Makes it super easy to score!!

*2026-01-18, version 2.0.0*

Great app!  Makes it so much easier to score games.  Really easy to use.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-01-15, version 2.0.0*

This makes scoring so easy and lets the app keep track of all the scoring intricacies. It’s super easy and fun to use and track.

### 5/5 — Wow just wow!

*2025-12-20, version 1.0.1*

I thought I knew canasta. I thought I knew joy. Finding this app was like putting on glasses for the first time and seeing the blobs on trees are actually leaves. I thought those missionaries proselytizing in the street were crazy, but I was blind. There is a g-d! He plays canasta.

### 5/5 — Saves time and no need to write down anything!

*2025-12-19*

This is a great app that was created for scoring. We used it last week for the first time. You just put in the number of red and black 3s you have, clean and dirty canastas, aces and 7s in your hand if more than 2. It automatically subtracts what is left in your hand. All you have to do is count the canastas and melds. Just enter everything on the app and start the next hand.  This app makes scoring very easy.

### 5/5 — Marilyn

*2025-12-11, version 1.0*

Great idea love the app

## Frequently asked questions about Canasta Scoresheet

### What does the Canasta Scoresheet app do?

This app is designed to help you keep score during your Canasta games. It offers customizable features to match your specific house rules and preferences, making scorekeeping simple and adaptable for all players.

### What are the key features of this Canasta scoring app?

Key features include customizable point values for different game categories, an assistive scoring mode that remembers point values for you, and a manual mode for those who prefer to tally points themselves. You can also set custom team names, record special hands, and adjust the winning score target.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows you to enjoy the core scoring functionalities without an upfront cost.

### Can I save my games and come back to them later?

Yes, you can save your ongoing Canasta games within the app. This feature allows you to pause your game and resume scoring later without losing your progress, providing flexibility for longer play sessions.

### How does the assistive scoring feature work?

The assistive scoring feature simplifies scorekeeping by allowing you to set the point values for various Canasta categories just once. The app then remembers these values, so you don't have to recall them during gameplay. This is ideal for players who want a streamlined scoring experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-02-22

The new features in this release are:
- Implements a cleaner UI for better accessibility with larger text sizes
- Lock prior rounds so accidental edits are prevented (user suggestion!)
- Updates fields in manual scoring mode to make score entry clearer (user suggestion!)
- Adds a "negative" button in manual scoring to allow round score for a team to be negative (user suggestion!)
- Adjust name from "Splash Hands" to "Special Hands" (user suggestion!)

### 2.0.0 — 2025-12-30

Bug fixes, clearer in-app language, and better easier-to-use buttons!

- Moves the "New Round" and "Scroll to Current Round" buttons so as not to not obstruct score entry
- Fix for a calculation bug: when a team had 0 canastas for a round, the "Table Card Points" should have been subtracted but weren't
- Adds new buttons in the Penalty Points dropdown for missed 7s and aces canastas
- Rewords the buttons in the Bonus Canastas section to be clearer
- Adds a "done" button to the special hand selector
- Adds a note on house rules to the onboarding flow
- Makes sending feedback to the developer more clear in the app

### 1.0.1 — 2025-12-19

Makes the app easier to use, including the addition of some new features recommended by fellow users!
- Past rounds are more clearly marked to help users enter new scores into the current round
- Made creating a new round more clear
- Easily reuse team names from the most recent game to speed up new game creation (user suggestion!)
- Added clear penalty points for having 3 or more aces or sevens in your hand at the end of a round (user suggestion!)

### 1.0 — 2025-12-08

No release notes.

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