Comparison

ArcScorer vs IBEscore

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

Head to head
About

ArcScorer

This companion app extends the functionality of the desktop ArcScorer software to iOS devices. It enables seamless integration of iPhones and iPads into your scoring network, allowing for flexible device mixing. Ideal for both home users and club environments, it empowers directors and scorers to manage scoring directly from their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • iOS device integration
  • Mix and match network devices
  • Use with Home edition
  • Club environment support
  • Director/scorer mobile use
Features
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The iOS ArcScorer app for use with ArcScorer on your scoring computer. This allows you mix and match the devices on your network. If you are running the Home edition, you can now use your iOS devices. Running in a club environment, having this iOS option allows the director or scorer to run it on their own iPhone or iPad. Please note: This is a companion app that requires ArcScorer running on your scoring computer and a current active licence.

About

IBEscore

Features
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IBEscore scores competitive bridge games. It is designed to be set up and operated ONLY using players' own mobile devices. The App only needs wifi, or mobile signal. A tiny amount of data is used to transfer scores to the app's web server during a session. Players can enter scores, view results and watch their rankings change each round. Each game has a new setup, which can be done at the playing venue, or remotely from anywhere. IBEscore's unique design principle is unique in that all game administration can be done using the same mobile application. And their are real people you can contact for help - we are experts in bridge game organisation, scoring and the laws of the game. Each organiser has a unique IBEscore game code. Players open an application on their own phone, tablet or iPad, and use the code to launch a terminal for score entry, checking results or to view rankings during the session. The organiser has access to extra tools for pre- and post-game scoring admin from their own device, and via the IBEscore website. IBEscore can also be used for entering results from paper travellers with ease, and flexibility to input data anywhere, with an immediacy that leverages quiet moments while play is underway.

Screenshots

ArcScorer4 screens
IBEscore2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArcScorer at none against IBEscore's shown. IBEscore's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcScorer ships an update every 10 months, IBEscore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
ArcScorer versus IBEscore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcScorerIBEscore
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcScorer LimitedNicole Cook

In-app purchases

None

ArcScorer

No in-app purchases

None

IBEscore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcScorer free?
ArcScorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IBEscore free?
IBEscore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcScorer or IBEscore have ads?
IBEscore shows ads; ArcScorer does not.
Which is updated more often, ArcScorer or IBEscore?
ArcScorer ships an update every 10 months, and IBEscore every 2 months. Most recently, ArcScorer was updated on July 23, 2026 and IBEscore on May 16, 2026.

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