# GameScore vs Scoreboard

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.

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.

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.

GameScore ships an update every 3 weeks, Scoreboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameScore | Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamescore-scorekeeper/id1164683696/reviews)** | [4.4 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-score-points/id6468240268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peramanayagam Marimuthu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163321126) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### GameScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamescore-scorekeeper/id1164683696)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Banner Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Access+ Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Save player profiles
- Game history tracking
- Customizable font and display options
- Ability to continue games


### Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-score-points/id6468240268)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Score Keeper Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Score Keeper Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Score Keeper Premium | $19.00 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription paywall appears during use
- Limits free usage to a small number of games

**Requested features**

- More color options
- Free version with limited functionality


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

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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.*