# Keep Score vs Countdown Timer for Card Games

The clearest difference is price: Keep Score at Free against Countdown Timer for Card Games's $4.99. Keep Score also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). Countdown Timer for Card Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Keep Score is free to download; Countdown Timer for Card Games costs $4.99 up front. Keep Score sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Timer for Card Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer for Card Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keep Score has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Keep Score's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Timer for Card Games's.

Keep Score ships an update monthly, Countdown Timer for Card Games every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep Score | Countdown Timer for Card Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-for-card-games/id1604059949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Orr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122070476) | [Yusuke Mori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262722270) |

## 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


### Countdown Timer for Card Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-for-card-games/id1604059949)

This app provides a simple and effective timer solution for card games. It offers three distinct timer modes and includes voice countdowns and a distinct sound alert for when time expires.

**Highlights:** Three timer modes (Reset, Reset & Start, Pause), Voice countdown functionality, Bomb sound alert, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep Score free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer for Card Games free?

Countdown Timer for Card Games costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keep Score or Countdown Timer for Card Games?

Countdown Timer for Card Games is rated higher. Keep Score averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Countdown Timer for Card Games averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Keep Score or Countdown Timer for Card Games have ads?

Neither Keep Score nor Countdown Timer for Card Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keep Score or Countdown Timer for Card Games?

Keep Score ships an update monthly, and Countdown Timer for Card Games every 19 months. Most recently, Keep Score was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown Timer for Card Games on September 30, 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.*