# Keep Score vs Rummi Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rummi Countdown Timer at none against Keep Score's 2. Rummi Countdown Timer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Keep Score's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keep Score sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rummi Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Keep Score against 4.8 for Rummi Countdown Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keep Score has 4.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Keep Score's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rummi Countdown Timer's.

Keep Score ships an update monthly, Rummi Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep Score | Rummi Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummi-countdown-timer/id1335426620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Orr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122070476) | [Colin Blake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335426619) |

## What reviewers say

### Keep Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229)

Easily track scores and levels for multiple games without the hassle of pen and paper. Features include a scoreboard, point history, timer, and a random player picker. Designed to enhance your gaming experience by simplifying scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** Multiple game score tracking, Scoreboard, Point history, Timer, Random player picker, Annoying buzzer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Games | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for game nights
- 🎉 Celebration sound when game ends
- 🔢 Flexible scoring options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment after limited free usage
- 🔒 Restrictive free version
- 🔀 Cannot reorder players easily
- 🔍 No score history or tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to change winner setting
- Sound effects not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to track dealer rotation
- Option to save and resume games
- Reports and statistics for games played
- Landscape mode support


### Rummi Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummi-countdown-timer/id1335426620)

A simple countdown timer designed for board games like Rummikub. It features large, easy-to-read displays, customizable player configurations, and audible warnings as time expires. The timer resets with a single tap, making game management seamless.

**Highlights:** Large countdown display, Tap to reset, Warning sounds, Configurable for players, Player seating configuration, No player name entry needed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep Score free?

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

### Is Rummi Countdown Timer free?

Rummi Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keep Score or Rummi Countdown Timer?

Rummi Countdown Timer is rated higher. Keep Score averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Rummi Countdown Timer averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Keep Score or Rummi Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Keep Score nor Rummi Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keep Score or Rummi Countdown Timer?

Keep Score ships an update monthly, and Rummi Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Keep Score was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rummi Countdown Timer on September 16, 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.*