# ShellMate — Your best scoring companion

> Playful card game scoring companion for tracking scores and rounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Janssen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellmate/id6787692769 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Janssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/787863348)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-13
- Monetization: paid

## What is ShellMate?

Shellmate is a fast, playful scoring companion.

Keep the table moving while Shellmate handles the maths. Add your players, score each hand, track totals across rounds, and let the app help with end-of-round choices such as Stop and Last Chance.

Designed for quick use during a real game, Shellmate supports the base game plus Extra Salt and Extra Pepper scoring elements, including collections, duos, multipliers, mermaids, colour bonuses, events and instant-win checks.

Features:

- Score rounds for 2 to 4 players
- Track running totals and current round progress
- Support for Stop and Last Chance round endings
- Largest colour series entry for Last Chance
- Base game, Extra Salt and Extra Pepper scoring support
- Saved player names for faster setup
- English and Dutch language options
- A subtle glitchy sea-inspired interface
- Privacy-friendly: no account, no tracking and no automatic data sharing

Shellmate is built to be a companion at the table, not a replacement for the cards. It keeps score, helps reduce mistakes, and leaves the game itself where it belongs: in your hands.

Shellmate is an unofficial scoring companion. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Studio Bombyx.

## Key features

- Score tracking for 2-4 players
- Running totals and round progress
- Support for Stop and Last Chance endings
- Base game and expansion scoring
- Saved player names
- Privacy-friendly design

## Is ShellMate safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ShellMate.

## Is ShellMate legit?

ShellMate appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ShellMate is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about ShellMate

### What is ShellMate?

ShellMate is a scoring companion designed to help players track scores and manage rounds during card games. It handles the mathematics, allowing players to focus on the game itself.

### How many players does ShellMate support?

ShellMate supports scoring for 2 to 4 players, making it suitable for most common card game setups.

### Does ShellMate support different scoring rules?

Yes, ShellMate supports the base game scoring as well as scoring elements from Extra Salt and Extra Pepper, including collections, duos, multipliers, and more.

### Is ShellMate available for free?

No, ShellMate is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $3.99.

### Does ShellMate have ads?

No, ShellMate is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted scoring experience.

### What devices can I use ShellMate on?

ShellMate is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is ShellMate updated?

The latest version of ShellMate is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on October 6, 2026. Updates aim to improve functionality and user experience.

### Is ShellMate privacy-friendly?

Yes, ShellMate is designed to be privacy-friendly. It does not require an account, does not track users, and does not share data automatically.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-10-06

What’s new in Shellmate 1.1.2

See exactly how each player scored when the game ends, including round-by-round totals.

• Game over now shows a full scoreboard, so last-round bonuses are no longer a mystery
• Tied games follow the official rule: the player with the most points in the last round wins, and the app shows that tie-break
• Four mermaids (or three with Dance of the Mermaids) can now end the game from the round call
• Extra Salt seahorse scoring uses collection chips instead of a hidden menu
• Saved players remember how many games they have won, with a reset when you want a fresh start
• Mermaid colour fields match the number of mermaids you enter
• Extra Salt unique cards now use the real deck limits: one lobster pair, two jellyfish pairs, and three starfish trios

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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