Comparison

Plainly vs Scorbble

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

Head to head
About

Plainly

Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing experience
  • Intuitive tab switching
  • Buttonless interface option
  • Passcode protection for privacy
  • Dark mode support
  • Quick history clearing
Features
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.

About

Scorbble

Features
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Scorbble is the ultimate companion for your Scrabble board game nights. Keep track of scores, verify words, and save game history — all in one beautifully designed app. SCORE TRACKING • Add 2-4 players with custom colors • Enter scores word-by-word with authentic Scrabble tile visuals • Apply letter bonuses (2x, 3x) and word multipliers (DW, TW) • Quick score toggle for faster manual entry • Real-time score totals and turn history WORD CHECKER • Verify any word instantly before you play • US Dictionary (TWL) — 178,000+ official tournament words • UK Dictionary (SOWPODS) — 267,000+ international words • Works completely offline PLAYER PROFILES • Quick-add returning players with one tap • Track games played, wins, and high scores • Automatic color preferences GAME HISTORY • View all past games with full details • Leaderboard showing most wins • All-time high score tracking Perfect for family game nights, tournaments, or casual play. No account required — just open and play.

Screenshots

Plainly4 screens
Scorbble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scorbble at Free against Plainly's $0.99. Scorbble also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Scorbble is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plainly ships an update every 9 months, Scorbble every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Plainly versus Scorbble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainlyScorbble
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJustin ChengKIERAN MARK D JAMES

In-app purchases

None

Plainly

No in-app purchases

None

Scorbble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plainly free?
Plainly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scorbble free?
Scorbble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plainly or Scorbble have ads?
Neither Plainly nor Scorbble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plainly or Scorbble?
Plainly ships an update every 9 months, and Scorbble every 9 days. Most recently, Plainly was updated on September 19, 2026 and Scorbble on September 14, 2026.

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