# Game Notebook vs Scoreboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game Notebook at none against Scoreboard's 12. Game Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Scoreboard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (364 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scoreboard sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Game Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Game Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoreboard has 364 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Game Notebook's written reviews are positive against 79% of Scoreboard's.

Game Notebook ships an update every 17 months, Scoreboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Notebook | Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712/reviews)** | [4.4 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-score-points/id6468240268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Rolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/625973395) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712)

Easily track scores for any board game or card game. Customize player names, starting points, and increments. Maintain a history of past games and easily set up rematches.

**Highlights:** Customizable player names and colors, Adjustable starting and increment values, Drag-and-drop player rearrangement, Sort players by score, Game history and rematch functionality, Easy player deletion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Game Notebook free?

Game Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scoreboard free?

Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Notebook or Scoreboard?

Game Notebook is rated higher. Game Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scoreboard averages 4.4 from 364 ratings.

### Do Game Notebook or Scoreboard have ads?

Neither Game Notebook nor Scoreboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Notebook or Scoreboard?

Game Notebook ships an update every 17 months, and Scoreboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Game Notebook was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scoreboard on October 16, 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.*