Comparison

KeepScore vs EloHero

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

Head to head
About

KeepScore

Host and manage competitions for various games, inviting friends via QR codes or unique codes. Track match results, utilize an ELO-based ranking system, and view player statistics and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Host competitions for various games
  • Invite friends via QR code or unique code
  • Enter match results for 1v1, 1v2, 2v2
  • ELO ranking system for fair play
  • View player statistics and progress
  • Climb the leaderboard to become 1st place
Features
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KeepScore in all your competitions! COMPETITION Host a competition for table foosball, table tennis or many other fun games. You name it. INVITE Invite your friends or colleagues to join your competition. For them it's as simple as scanning your competition QR-code, send them your unique generated code which they can enter manually. You can also add players manually if they don't own a smartphone. ADD MATCHES Play games IRL and enter the match results. The server will handle the calculations. 1v1, 2v2 and even 1v2 is supported. RANK SYSTEM The ranking system is based on the well-known multiplayer rank system ELO. It looks at the current rank of the players and determines the win-chance. Based on that a high player will earn less points against a low player but the low player can win a ton of points against the high player. This way the competition is always fair. STATISTICS Look at your performance based on your last 7 ranking points to see the progress you're making. Compare your performance with al other competitors. LEADERBOARD Win games to go up the leaderboard and become 1st place as THE BEST. FEATURES • KeepScore for competitions in table foosball, table tennis or other games • Invite friends or colleagues to join your competition • Use QR-code scanning to quickly join a competition • Enter match results for 1v1, 1v2 and 2v2 matches. • Gain or lose points based on the ELO ranking system. • Watch your statistics for your last 7 ranking points. • Fight your way up the leaderboard to become 1st place.

About

EloHero

Features
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EloHero helps you track results and rankings in any group, for any game, sport or activity. Whether you play board games, ping-pong, Mario Kart, chess, or friendly challenges, EloHero keeps a long-term ranking for your group. No spreadsheets, no arguments, no setup. Just play, record, and see who’s really improving. How it works Create or join a group Add your friends After each match, enter who played and their placement. The ranking updates automatically Perfect for: • Board game nights (Catan, Splendor, Carcassonne…) • Office games (ping-pong, foosball, darts) • Video games with friends (Mario Kart, Smash, FIFA) • Sports clubs and casual competitions Why do people use EloHero • To keep a clean, shared history of all matches • To see who’s rising or falling in the rankings • To settle friendly debates (“I’m sure I win more often!”) • To motivate players to improve over time • To make game nights and sessions even more fun Simple, fair, and built for groups. EloHero works with any number of players and any type of game. Just log the results — the app handles the rest.

Screenshots

KeepScore4 screens
EloHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepScore at none against EloHero's 1. KeepScore also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EloHero sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. KeepScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepScore ships an update every 2 weeks, EloHero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KeepScore versus EloHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepScoreEloHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin VerheyTristan Debroise

In-app purchases

None

KeepScore

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EloHero

Subscriptions1
  • EloHero Premium subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is KeepScore free?
KeepScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EloHero free?
EloHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeepScore or EloHero have ads?
Neither KeepScore nor EloHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepScore or EloHero?
KeepScore ships an update every 2 weeks, and EloHero every 3 weeks. Most recently, KeepScore was updated on September 24, 2026 and EloHero on September 12, 2026.

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