# Count The Dots — Scoreboard for Yahtzee / Yatzy

> Digital scoreboard for playing the physical Yahtzee dice game. (iPhone/iPad app by John Mackay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-dots/id6665453400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Mackay](https://appshunter.io/developer/993038359)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-dots/id6665453400/reviews.md

## What is Count The Dots?

Count The Dots is a scoreboard for the Yahtzee / Yatzee / Yatzy game. Use the app to record the score as you play the game with your friends.

Features include:
• Keep the score of 2 players (or unlimited players with an in-app purchase)
• All of the scores are automatically calculated as you tap on the dice
• Every point earned and Yahtzee thrown is saved for posterity
• All dice sequences include an explanation and example
• You can enable and disable players to maintain their results history

Note that this app is a scoreboard for playing the physical game; it does not include an electronic version of the game.

## Key features

- Scorekeeping for 2 players
- Automatic score calculation
- Saves game history
- Dice sequence explanations
- Player result history management
- Unlimited player support (IAP)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drink Tip | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-dots/id6665453400/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-08-15*

This app does it exactly what it says - keeping score without ads! Easy to use with a considered UI that’s great for when you’re trying to quickly set up a game. Well worth the paid upgrade for more players.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-04-25*

Just replaced my old app with this one. Love the uniform design in keeping with the Apple interface. Very minimalist yet effective. And no ads! Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Count The Dots

### Does Count The Dots include the Yahtzee game itself?

No, Count The Dots is solely a scoreboard for playing the physical Yahtzee game. It does not contain an electronic version of the game.

### How many players can use Count The Dots?

The app supports keeping score for 2 players by default. An in-app purchase is available to enable support for unlimited players.

### Does Count The Dots have ads?

No, Count The Dots does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted scoring experience.

### How does Count The Dots calculate scores?

Scores are automatically calculated as you tap on the dice after each roll, simplifying the scoring process during gameplay.

### Can I save my game history with Count The Dots?

Yes, every point earned and Yahtzee thrown is saved for posterity, allowing you to keep a record of your games.

### What devices is Count The Dots compatible with?

Count The Dots is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Count The Dots updated?

The app was last updated on September 12, 2025, indicating ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Count The Dots?

Count The Dots has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2025-09-12

Thanks for using Count The Dots! This update includes some new styles of dice and enhancements for the latest version of iOS.

### 2.0 — 2025-09-11

Thanks for using Count The Dots! This update includes some new styles of dice and enhancements for the latest version of iOS.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-12-29

Thanks for using Count The Dots! This update fixes a crash that can occur when starting a new game on the latest versions of iOS.

### 1.3 — 2024-10-01

Thanks for using Count The Dots! This update allows you to rearrange the order of your players by pressing and holding on a player's name and moving them to a different position in the list.

### 1.2 — 2024-09-22

Thanks for using Count The Dots! This update includes:

• an improved Fast Forward button on the player scoreboard to automatically move to the next player (if you return to the player list rather than using this new option, the player who's turn it is next will be highlighted)

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All apps by John Mackay: https://appshunter.io/developer/993038359

## Related topics

[yahtzee scoring](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yahtzee-scoring)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*