Comparison

Keep Score vs Monster Buddy

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

Monster Buddy

This app helps children overcome bedtime fears by scanning their room for friendly monsters. It features interactive monster profiles and reassuring messages to make bedtime an adventure and promote sweet dreams.

Highlights
  • Monster scanning with radar animation
  • 30 unique, lovable monster characters
  • Interactive monster profiles with fun facts
  • Reassuring 'all-clear' messages
  • Bedtime goodbye feature
  • Turns bedtime into an adventure
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Welcome to Monster Buddy! Monster Buddy is the ultimate bedtime companion for kids who want to make sure their room is monster-free before drifting off to dreamland. Our adorable and silly monsters are here to make bedtime fun and fearless! Features: - Monster Scanning: With just a tap, your child can scan their room and watch our playful radar animation in action. - Cute and Friendly Monsters: Meet our cast of 30 unique, lovable monsters, each with their own quirky personalities and favorite activities. - Interactive Monster Profiles: Discover fun facts about each monster, including their favorite food, catchphrase, and more! - Reassuring All-Clear Messages: Enjoy peace of mind with reassuring messages that let your child know their room is safe and sound. - Bedtime Goodbye: When it's time to say goodnight, our special "Good night, sleep tight" feature helps your child transition smoothly to sleep. - Whether it's a giggling Gigglepuff or a cuddly Snugglesaurus, Monster Buddy turns bedtime into an adventure, making it a delightful experience for both parents and children. Say goodbye to bedtime fears and hello to sweet dreams with Monster Buddy!

Screenshots

Keep Score4 screens
Monster Buddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Keep Score at Free against Monster Buddy's $0.99. Monster Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Keep Score is free to download; Monster Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Keep Score sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Keep Score versus Monster Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeep ScoreMonster Buddy
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron OrrLauren Himbeault

Customer experience

Keep Score

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

Monster Buddy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Monster Buddy

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
None

Monster Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keep Score free?
Keep Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Buddy free?
Monster Buddy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Keep Score or Monster Buddy have ads?
Neither Keep Score nor Monster Buddy shows ads.

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