Comparison

Keep Score vs Point Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Keep Score

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
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The simplest way to keep score for any game. Forget the napkin. Put down the pencil. Keep Score is the fast, simple scorekeeper for card games, board games, dice games, golf, dominoes, yard games, party games, and more. Track points, rounds, wins, and leaderboards—all in one place. Featured on Food Network's Ultimate Baking Championship as the scorekeeper of choice. Trusted by players around the world. SCORE ANY GAME Perfect for Yahtzee, Farkle, Cribbage, Spades, Hearts, Phase 10, Skip-Bo, Canasta, Hand & Foot, Rummy, Bunco, Mexican Train Dominoes, Five Crowns, Golf, and hundreds of other games. Add players, track rounds, record scores, and view the complete score history at a glance. • Unlimited players • Unlimited rounds • Running totals • Round-by-round score history • Winner tracking • Fast score entry • Clean, easy-to-read scoreboard BUILT-IN GAME TOOLS Everything you need for game night: • Calculator Mode — add and subtract points before saving a score • Dice Roller — roll without leaving the app • Countdown Timer — keep rounds on pace • Buzzer — let everyone know when time's up or an answer is wrong • Random Player Picker — settle who goes first every time DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Start a game in seconds. No account. No setup. No ads interrupting game night. Just open the app and keep score. "Exactly what a scorekeeper should be." "The best scorekeeper app. No ads, no extra steps—just simple and neat." Because keeping score should never get in the way of the game.

About

Point Counter

Easily manage scores for various games and activities with a customizable, real-time scoreboard. Perfect for sports, trivia, or casual point tracking among friends.

Highlights
  • Customizable scoreboards
  • Real-time score tracking
  • Multiple scoreboards
  • User-friendly interface
  • Versatile for various games
Features
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Point Counter - Scoreboard is a versatile and user-friendly application designed to enhance your scoring experience across a wide range of games and activities. Whether you're engaged in a competitive sport, hosting a trivia night, or simply keeping track of points among friends, this app is your ultimate companion. With its sleek and intuitive interface, Point Counter - Scoreboard allows you to effortlessly manage scores and track progress in real-time. The app offers a customizable scoreboard that adapts to the specific needs of your game, allowing you to create multiple scoreboards for different activities. From sports matches to board games, Point Counter - Scoreboard is the perfect companion for keeping score accurately and efficiently. Download the app today and experience a seamless and enjoyable scoring experience right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Keep Score4 screens
Point Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Keep Score at none against Point Counter's shown. Keep Score also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 1K). Point Counter's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 67%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Keep Score sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Point Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Keep Score against 4.7 for Point Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Keep Score's written reviews are positive against 93% of Point Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keep Score ships an update monthly, Point Counter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Keep Score versus Point Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeep ScorePoint Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron OrrOne Pixel Studio

Customer experience

Keep Score

All ratings4,269 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative22.8%

Point Counter

All ratings1,007 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Keep Score

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to change winner setting
  • Sound effects not working for some users

Requested features

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

Point Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Keep Score

One-time2
  • More Games$1.99
  • Unlimited Games$5.99
1 purchases

Point Counter

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Keep Score free?
Keep Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Point Counter free?
Point Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Keep Score or Point Counter?
Keep Score is rated higher. Keep Score averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Point Counter averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Keep Score or Point Counter have ads?
Point Counter shows ads; Keep Score does not.
Which is updated more often, Keep Score or Point Counter?
Keep Score ships an update monthly, and Point Counter every 4 months. Most recently, Keep Score was updated on November 2, 2026 and Point Counter on November 3, 2026.

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