Comparison

DupScore vs Perplexity

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

Head to head
About

DupScore

This app automates scoring for duplicate bridge games, calculating match points and percentages. It also manages clubs, members, and game types, with options for printing and emailing results. iCloud sharing synchronizes data across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic match point scoring
  • Percentage calculation
  • Club and member management
  • Multiple game movement support
  • Print and email results
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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DupScore provides automatic scoring of match points, calculates percentages, and reports and emails results. It also provides for management of clubs and their members, usual playing options, and rotations/game types. It supports up to 5 tables of Individual Rotation, up to 10 tables of Howell Pairs or 3 to 16 tables of Mitchell. Additional movements can be defined as needed. Results and limited statistics can be printed and/or emailed directly to players. iCloud sharing across devices is supported, so that Clubs, Players and Matches data are synchronized across iPhones, iPads and Mac devices with M1 or later processors. Table Cards with movements can be found at Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies , www.baronbarclay.com or available as downloadable PDFs from various web sites. Printing of Results are supported for the Game Summary, Details by Player, and Board Results. This program uses the standard AppleTerms of Use(EULA) link follows: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Perplexity

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

Highlights
  • AI-powered search with cited sources
  • Deep research and guided exploration
  • Conversational follow-up questions
  • AI assistant for drafting and scheduling
  • Voice search functionality
  • Community-driven discovery
  • Personalized library for discoveries
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Perplexity—Where Knowledge Begins. Accurate answers to any question, backed by sources and citations. Cut through the clutter and get straight to credible, up-to-date answers. This free app syncs across devices and leverages the power of the top AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and more. Features: · Perplexity Pro Search & Deep Research: Guided AI search for deeper exploration. · Thread Follow-Ups: Keep the conversation going for a deeper understanding. · Assistant: Draft emails, schedule appointments, book reservations, and more. · Perplexity Labs: Bring your reports and projects to life faster than ever before. · Voice: Instant, up-to-date answers whether you type or say it. · Trust Built In: Cited sources for every answer. · Discover: Learn new things from the community. · Your Library: More than search history, it's a curation of your discoveries. Download Perplexity now and continue your journey to better knowledge and understanding. In-app Subscriptions: If you decide to subscribe to Perplexity Pro, it will be applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime by visiting the 'Manage Subscription' section of your account. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy

Screenshots

DupScore3 screens
Perplexity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Perplexity at 518K against DupScore's 38. Perplexity also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). DupScore's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 63%). On price, rating, 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. DupScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Perplexity sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DupScore against 4.8 for Perplexity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perplexity has 518K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of DupScore's written reviews are positive against 63% of Perplexity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DupScore ships an update fortnightly, Perplexity every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DupScore versus Perplexity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDupScorePerplexity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (38 ratings) — better4.8 (518K ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings38518K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB179 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSandra K CuretonPerplexity AI, Inc.

Customer experience

DupScore

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Perplexity

All ratings517,805 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews4,798 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

DupScore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Perplexity

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Login issues with Apple Sign-In
  • Disappearing keyboard and input issues
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to disable Shopping Pro for subscribed users
  • ChatGPT-like widget to continue conversations
  • Real-time voice-based interactions
  • Customizable font size and UI options
  • Integration with other apps and services

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DupScore

Subscriptions2
  • DupScore Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • DupScore Annual Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • DupScore Lifetime License$199.00
11 purchases

Perplexity

Subscriptions6
  • Perplexity Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Perplexity Pro2 variants$20.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro7 Days trial$20.001 Month
Show 3 more
  • Perplexity Pro2 variants$200.001 Year
  • Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro7 Days trial$200.001 Year
One-time5
  • 500 Credits$5.00
  • 1,000 Credits$10.00
  • 2,500 Credits$25.00
Show 2 more
  • 5,000 Credits$50.00
  • 10,000 Credits$100.00

Questions

Is DupScore free?
DupScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perplexity free?
Perplexity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DupScore or Perplexity?
DupScore is rated higher. DupScore averages 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Perplexity averages 4.8 from 518K ratings.
Do DupScore or Perplexity have ads?
Neither DupScore nor Perplexity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DupScore or Perplexity?
DupScore ships an update fortnightly, and Perplexity every 5 days. Most recently, DupScore was updated on October 24, 2026 and Perplexity on October 24, 2026.

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