# Keep Score vs Monster Buddy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep Score | Monster Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-score-game-score-tracker/id1140300229/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Orr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122070476) | [Lauren Himbeault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760680284) |

## 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


### Monster Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-buddy/id6596811159)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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