# Sandypad vs GameNightScorePad

The clearest difference is update cadence: GameNightScorePad at weekly against Sandypad's every 5 months. GameNightScorePad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sandypad's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandypad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GameNightScorePad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GameNightScorePad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandypad has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Sandypad's written reviews are positive against 100% of GameNightScorePad's.

Sandypad ships an update every 5 months, GameNightScorePad weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandypad | GameNightScorePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandypad/id1601639127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamenightscorepad/id6763194916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vivien BERNARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016895185) | [Easy Chair Apps Lab, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895209637) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandypad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandypad/id1601639127)

This app is a specialized timer designed for speedrunning. It allows users to set up multiple games and categories, customize timer precision, and display key run statistics. Sync times across devices and analyze past runs with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple game and category setup, Adjustable timer precision, Countdown start option, Display run statistics (sum of best, best possible), Segment time tracking, iCloud synchronization, Home screen widgets, Past run analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Lootbox™ | $1.99 | one-time |


### GameNightScorePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamenightscorepad/id6763194916)

This app provides a fast and clean score tracker for various games. It offers multiple scoring modes, player history, and automatic iCloud syncing across devices. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or data collection.

**Highlights:** Multiple scoring modes (round-based, quick, starting score), Automatic player name saving and history tracking, iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad, Random picker for starting player, Export and import game history, No accounts, ads, or subscriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandypad free?

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

### Is GameNightScorePad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandypad or GameNightScorePad?

GameNightScorePad is rated higher. Sandypad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while GameNightScorePad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sandypad or GameNightScorePad have ads?

Neither Sandypad nor GameNightScorePad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sandypad or GameNightScorePad?

Sandypad ships an update every 5 months, and GameNightScorePad weekly. Most recently, Sandypad was updated on November 3, 2026 and GameNightScorePad on October 31, 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.*