Comparison

GameScore vs Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

GameScore

Effortlessly track scores for card and board games. Manage multiple scoreboards, share results with friends, and even track complex games like Whist or Oh Hell with configurable scoring rules. Supports unlimited players and groups.

Highlights
  • Multiple scoreboards
  • Share scoreboards
  • Add players from contacts
  • Create and share groups
  • Sort players by name/score
  • Configurable game rules
  • Publish scores
Features
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Let this app do the math and keep scores for your games. Do you play with multiple teams? Keep multiple scoreboards and continue from where you left off. Getting pestered about scores? Share your scoreboard with other players so that they can look it up on their iDevices. Publish your results by email/message or post it to social media. - Add players from your contacts or manually - Create multiple groups eg: Friends, family, coworkers and share them if they are created on iCloud - Delete lists or players by swiping left - Same player can be on multiple lists - Sort by name, current score or total score - Clear scores or clear board if you want to start all over again - Publish your scores by email/message or post it to social media - No limit on number of players or number of groups - Negative scores are ok too. It also has a "Whist/Oh Hell" scorekeeper where scoring is done differently. Scoring rules are configurable in the app. Oh Hell is known by many names: Niggle, Estimate, Estimation, Judgement, Oh Pshaw, Pooch, German Bridge etc Oh Hell has many variations for scoring. If you like a particular scoring style, send us feedback and we will add it if there is enough interest.

About

Scoreboard

Easily track scores for any game with a simple, colorful interface. Create unlimited scoreboards, customize team names and colors, and enjoy a distraction-free experience. Perfect for board games, family competitions, and classroom activities.

Highlights
  • Unlimited scoreboards
  • Custom team names and colors
  • Adjustable score increment
  • Large, clear fonts
  • Ad-free experience
  • Designed for all ages
Features
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Do you play games and need an easy way to keep score? Are you tired of using pen and paper? Do your kids keep asking, “Who is winning?” Score Keeper is a simple, colorful, and fun way to track points for any game — at home, at school, or with friends. Perfect for board games, family competitions, classroom activities, sports, and everyday challenges. Why Choose Score Keeper? ● Clean and simple interface ● No ads — no distractions ● Large, easy-to-read fonts ● Fun and colorful score display ● Designed for both adults and kids Key Features ● Create unlimited scoreboards ● Set custom names for your scoreboards ● Add multiple teams ● Assign colors to each team ● Choose your own score increment ● Large fonts for clear visibility ● Completely ad-free experience — — — How does Score Keeper work? Simply create a scoreboard, add team names, and start adding or subtracting points. The score updates instantly and is displayed clearly for everyone to see. Can I create multiple scoreboards? Yes. You can create as many scoreboards as you like — perfect for different games or events. Can I customize team names and colors? Yes. You can name each team and assign a unique color to make scores easy to follow. Is the app suitable for kids? Absolutely. The large fonts and colorful layout make it easy for kids to understand who is winning. Does the app contain ads? No. The app is completely ad-free for a distraction-free experience. Is the app free? The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via in-app purchase. — — — If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps. Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/

Screenshots

GameScore4 screens
Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GameScore at 4.7 against Scoreboard's 4.4. GameScore also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 360) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Scoreboard's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GameScore sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scoreboard sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameScore holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 360 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GameScore's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scoreboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameScore ships an update every 3 weeks, Scoreboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GameScore versus Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameScoreScoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (360 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better360
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeramanayagam MarimuthuNatalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska

Customer experience

GameScore

All ratings1,389 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative26.0%

Scoreboard

All ratings360 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

GameScore

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 💡 Useful for games like Golf
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calculation issues
  • 🐛 iCloud sync problems
  • 👎 Difficult interface
  • 👎 Requires payment for basic use
  • 👎 Demands payment without warning

Scoreboard

From 360 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Practical and useful
  • 👍 Great for games
  • 👍 Convenient score keeping

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 💰 Charges for simple functionality

Bugs and requests

GameScore

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scores get cleared when app is closed
  • Sharing feature doesn't work
  • Accessed user contacts without permission

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save player profiles
  • Game history tracking
  • Customizable font and display options
  • Ability to continue games

Scoreboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription paywall appears during use
  • Limits free usage to a small number of games

Requested features

2 requests
  • More color options
  • Free version with limited functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GameScore

One-time3
  • No Banner Ads$2.99
  • Full Access$3.99
  • Full Access+ Generous Tip$5.99
12 purchases

Scoreboard

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Score Keeper Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Score Keeper Premium$7.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium Subscription$14.993 Months
  • Score Keeper Premium$19.001 Year
  • Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 6 Months Premium Subscription$34.996 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is GameScore free?
GameScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scoreboard free?
Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GameScore or Scoreboard?
GameScore is rated higher. GameScore averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Scoreboard averages 4.4 from 360 ratings.
Do GameScore or Scoreboard have ads?
Neither GameScore nor Scoreboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameScore or Scoreboard?
GameScore ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scoreboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, GameScore was updated on September 19, 2026 and Scoreboard on September 21, 2026.

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