# SkullScore — Scorecard for Skull King

> Digital scorecard and rule reference for the card game Skull King. (iPhone/iPad app by Zac Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skullscore/id1622267478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zac Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457869411)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Card, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.39/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skullscore/id1622267478/reviews.md

## What is SkullScore?

Includes support for: 
- Player customization 
- 2 to 8 players
- Rascal scoring (with optional modifiers)
- Legendary Expansion (White Whale, Kraken, Loot cards)
- Pirate abilities
- Variable card counts
- Detailed standings view to see the epic comebacks and tragic chokes!
- Local copy for the Skull King rules

## Key features

- Player customization
- 2-8 player support
- Rascal scoring with modifiers
- Legendary Expansion support
- Pirate abilities tracking
- Variable card counts
- Detailed standings view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skullscore/id1622267478/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-03-16*

Best skull king score tracker app on the market! Any plans to add support for the new Skull King Expansion?

### 5/5 — Expansion update request

*2025-12-24, version 1.2.1*

This app is our group’s go-to whenever we play Skull king, I was wondering if it’s possible to add things from the recent skull king expansion to the application. I’m not sure I would play skull king with its expansion without this app.

### 5/5 — Use it daily

*2025-12-11*

Great app, would suggest a historical tracker of all time scoring based on name.  Would make it fun when playing same people regularly

### 1/5 — Zero bids don’t seem to be working right

*2025-09-20*

I love the app but it doesn’t really work now because of this issue. 
If someone bids zero and wins a trick it is supposed to subtract 10 points per card dealt that round. 
I’ve found that it only subtracts 10 points per trick you have indicated that person won. 
So if it’s round 7 and someone bids 0 and wins 2 tricks, they should get -70 points. But if I indicate they won 2 tricks they are only getting -20. 
Uninstalled and reinstalled the app and it’s still the same. Tested over multiple cases and it’s the same every time. 
Please fix it if you can.

**Developer response:** Hello, I tested this and it is working as intended. Keep in mind the game mode you have selected as that will affect the number of cards dealt and thus the number of points deducted. 

In a standard game with no scoring adjustments, you can verify this is working correctly. If possible reach out to me via email or X and we can walk through this!

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2024-12-24, version 1.2.1*

I am impressed by the features on the app. Not only can I keep score but see trend chart.

### 5/5 — Works perfect!

*2024-12-24*

Really great app for keeping score with a great and clean UI. Thank you for making this and offering it for free! It’s much appreciated.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t score right

*2024-06-29*

Doesn’t subtract for zero bids

**Developer response:** Yes it does? Zero bids are an integral part of the game and it would be quite obvious if it wasn’t working. 

I find most of the confusion people have with scoring come from misunderstanding the rule book. I’ve even received rule clarifications from Grandpa Beck himself. If you have doubts about scoring, you can contact him using the number in the rule book. He’s super nice!

### 4/5 — Extremely useful app, with minor issues

*2024-02-03*

We use the scoring app every time we play skull king and overall it works very well, unfortunately there are a couple of minor issues with scoring. On special games like skip to the brawl, the game miss-scores failed zero bid hands as -10 when it should be scoring them based on the number of cards dealt.  The ability to manually adjust scores if needed would be one way around this, and would resolve some other minor issues.

It would be also great if the app could remember player names and historical scores for previous games.

### 5/5 — Easy scorekeeping

*2024-01-05*

I really love this app. I love the fact that this app keeps score for you instead of doing the scorecard that comes with the game. Love this app.

### 4/5 — Works week and intuitive

*2023-09-03*

Works well and has all bonuses. It seems, though, that tricks won are only being scored as 10 points and not as 20 points.

**Developer response:** Hello! Thanks for the review. Please note that tricks won are scored as 10 per card dealt when the bid is zero. That is intentional and in the rule book. If the bid is greater than zero, the tricks won are scored as 20 per card dealt, per the rule book.

## Frequently asked questions about SkullScore

### What is this app for?

This application is a digital scorecard designed specifically for the card game Skull King. It helps players track scores, manage game rules, and monitor player progress throughout a game.

### What features does the app offer?

The app supports player customization, can accommodate 2 to 8 players, and includes scoring for Rascal rounds with optional modifiers. It also supports the Legendary Expansion, Pirate abilities, and variable card counts, with a detailed standings view.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or content beyond the core scoring functionality.

### Can this app be used for other card games?

This app is specifically designed as a scorecard for the card game Skull King. While it provides detailed scoring and rule management, its features are tailored to the mechanics of Skull King and may not be suitable for other card games.

### What are the benefits of using this app during a game?

Using this app streamlines the scoring process, eliminates the need for manual scorekeeping, and provides a clear overview of player standings. It also includes a local copy of the Skull King rules for easy reference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-05-20

Long-awaited support for the new expansion is here! The app supports all the new cards and modes! Be on the lookout for version 2.0 coming this year!

### 1.2.1 — 2022-08-24

- Player scores are now displayed on the player cards. No longer must you open the scoreboard to see where everyone is. 
- Tap the life preserver to save names you frequently type in! Up to 10 names can be saved. Any more than 10 and the experience gets weird. 

Huge thanks to Phunkysai for their suggestions. In fact, v1.1 and v1.2 were due to their suggestions and feedback. If you have ideas for the app, send them my way on Twitter @zacjhnsn or through the FAQ contact section

### 1.2 — 2022-08-24

- Player scores are now displayed on the player cards. No longer must you open the scoreboard to see where everyone is.
- Tap the life preserver to save names you frequently type in! Up to 10 names can be saved. Any more than 10 and the menu looks bad. 

Huge thanks to Phunkysai for their suggestions. In fact, updates 1.1 and this one were due to their suggestions and feedback. If you have ideas for the app, send them my way on Twitter @zacjhnsn

### 1.1 — 2022-08-10

Ahoy, there! This version brings some highly requested features and fixes some gameplay bugs.

NEW: 
- Variable cards counts! You can choose from any of the game modes listed in the manual by going to the settings page
- Display cards to be dealt on the game views. This should prevent you from needing to look up how many cards per round to deal!
- Show current game mode and scoring method before starting a game
- Added a Rate the App button to FAQ. Not planning on prompting for reviews, so please review the app!
- Added a tip jar. Won't prompt for this either, but some kind users have requested it.

FIXED:
- No longer can you spam the next round button. With round starting alerts being skipped sometimes, it wasn't obvious a new round had started. Slow down, please.
- Loot card bonus applies when a zero-bid is successful. No more points plundered by the app!
- Rascal of Roatan pirate ability bet is now deducted if your bid is incorrect. No more dodging the plundering of bonus points.

NOTE:
- Some confusion over the Rascal of Roatan pirate ability not showing on the score cards. Ensure that "Special Pirate Abilities" is enabled in the settings!

Thanks for using the app! As always, you can contact me on Twitter (@zacjhnsn) with any suggestions, bug reports, or to say hi!
Please leave a review if you like the app!

### 1.0.1 — 2022-05-24

- Player cards now collapse automatically when starting a new round!

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