# Hydro vs Smart Score Counter

Hydro and Smart Score Counter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Hydro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Score Counter's. Hydro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Smart Score Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Score Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hydro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hydro against 4.5 for Smart Score Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Hydro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Score Counter's.

Hydro ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Score Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydro | Smart Score Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydro-quebec/id1045080947/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-score-counter/id6757673361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 73 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydro Québec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045080946) | [MARTIN VANA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868188870) |

## What reviewers say

### Hydro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydro-quebec/id1045080947)

Monitor power outages, track your electricity usage, and manage your account. Get outage updates, view consumption data, and access billing information. Receive personalized recommendations to help you save energy.

**Highlights:** Track power outage status, Monitor electricity consumption, View billing and payment history, Sign up for payment plans, Receive outage notifications, Get personalized energy-saving tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for tracking consumption
- 💡 Provides outage information
- 💡 Concise and clear interface
- 💡 Good for managing account

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 Frequently under maintenance
- 🐛 Unresponsive on mobile
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App not working

**Reported bugs**

- System verification for outages not working
- Application not supported message
- Application doesn't work
- Impossible to connect after update
- Forgets biometric data

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to classify multiple addresses
- Add 2FA
- Real-time maintenance team arrival status
- Consumption history beyond one day


### Smart Score Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-score-counter/id6757673361)

This app helps you track scores for board games, eliminating the need for pen and paper. It offers customizable game templates, player management, and advanced rule settings for a seamless scoring experience. Focus on playing, not calculating.

**Highlights:** Game templates for quick setup, Advanced game rules (target score, round limit), Player rankings and live tracking, Data export to CSV/JSON, Customizable score input toolbars, Dark, Light, and System themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydro free?

Hydro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Score Counter free?

Smart Score Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hydro or Smart Score Counter?

Hydro is rated higher. Hydro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smart Score Counter averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Hydro or Smart Score Counter have ads?

Smart Score Counter shows ads; Hydro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hydro or Smart Score Counter?

Hydro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Score Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hydro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart Score Counter on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*