Comparison

Transparency vs Simple Scoring for Scrabble

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

Head to head
About

Transparency

Scan enrolled products to confirm their authenticity. Access additional details like videos, promotions, manufacturing dates, or locations for participating items.

Highlights
  • Scan products for authenticity
  • Verify product authenticity
  • View product videos
  • Access promotions
  • Check manufacturing date
  • See product location
Features
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The Transparency app allows you to scan enrolled products to verify their authenticity. Some participating products may also display additional information such as videos, promotions, or the product’s manufacturing date or location.

About

Simple Scoring for Scrabble

Features
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Simple Scoring for Scrabble keeps things clean and focused: a beautiful design with only the features that actually matter at the table. Scoring your favorite tile-based word games doesn't need to be complicated—this app handles the math so you can focus on the tiles. • Effortless Scoring. Enter each player's turn score and the app handles the rest. No clutter, no distractions. • Custom Turn Timer. Set an optional countdown from 30 seconds to 3 minutes to keep the match moving. The turn auto-passes when time runs out. • Is This a Word? Settle every tabletop argument instantly. Look up any word to see if it's valid for Scrabble® play, how many points it's worth, and its definition. • Match History. Your past games are saved automatically so you can look back at every high score and victory. • Resume Anytime. Close the app mid-game and pick up exactly where you left off. Elegant, simple, and built for the table. NOTE: This app is a third-party scoring utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official Scrabble® brand, Hasbro, or Mattel.

Screenshots

Transparency3 screens
Simple Scoring for Scrabble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transparency at none against Simple Scoring for Scrabble's shown. Simple Scoring for Scrabble's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transparency ships an update every 2 months, Simple Scoring for Scrabble every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transparency versus Simple Scoring for Scrabble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransparencySimple Scoring for Scrabble
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCJesse Hollingsworth

Bugs and requests

Transparency

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues (unable to read QR codes)
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed product information (manufacturing date, origin, certifications, etc.)
  • Ability to save/view scanned product history
  • Improved camera functionality and controls

Simple Scoring for Scrabble

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Transparency

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Scoring for Scrabble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transparency free?
Transparency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Scoring for Scrabble free?
Simple Scoring for Scrabble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transparency or Simple Scoring for Scrabble have ads?
Simple Scoring for Scrabble shows ads; Transparency does not.
Which is updated more often, Transparency or Simple Scoring for Scrabble?
Transparency ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Scoring for Scrabble every 2 days. Most recently, Transparency was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Scoring for Scrabble on September 23, 2026.

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