Bridge Scorepad vs bid72
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bridge Scorepad
This app simplifies scoring for various bridge games like Rubber, Chicago, and Duplicate. It offers a familiar scoresheet interface, detailed scoring explanations, and the ability to personalize and share your results. Ideal for both new and experienced bridge players.
- Supports Rubber, Chicago, and Duplicate Bridge scoring
- Traditional scoresheet interface with graphical notation
- Detailed scoring explanations with editing capabilities
- Personalize scoresheets with player names and descriptions
- Export scoresheets as PDF or print directly
- Summarize scores across multiple games
- Includes contract bridge scoring rules reference
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Take the busy-work out of scoring Rubber Bridge, Chicago (4-deal) and/or Duplicate Bridge - let your iPhone/iPad do it for you with this flexible scorepad. Whether you are a veteran bridge player or someone who's just getting into the game, the Bridge Scorepad can help you better enjoy the game and enhance your understanding of the nuances of scoring. - Support for traditional Rubber Bridge scoring (i.e. We/They), Chicago Style (4-deal) AND Duplicate Bridge. - Rubber Bridge scorepad features: + The familiar look of a traditional scoresheet with a graphical notation of the contract and results. + See at a glance which teams are vulnerable, which teams have game legs on and their respective total scores. + Tap on an entry in the scoresheet to view a detailed explanation of the scoring. (You can edit the details of a previously played contract if you need to.) + Play multiple rubbers in one scoresheet, or create a new scoresheet for each rubber. - Chicago Bridge scorepad features: + Graphical 'Chukker' to keep track of the deal. + Support for both Chicago and Cavendish vulnerability systems. + Support for traditional Chicago scoring and Duplicate style scoring. + The familiar look of a traditional scoresheet with a graphical notation of the contract and results. + See at a glance which teams are vulnerable, which teams have game legs on (Chicago scoring) and their respective total scores. + Tap on an entry in the scoresheet to view a detailed explanation of the scoring. (You can edit the details of a previously played contract if you need to.) - Duplicate Bridge scorepad features: + Enter your Boards one at a time, in batches (e.g. by round) or all at once. + Personalize the scoresheet with a description and your player/team ID to highlight your team's scores in the scoresheet. + Quickly differentiate between complete and incomplete boards. + Tap on a completed board in the scoresheet to view a detailed explanation of the scoring (and edit the board if necessary). - Personalize and share your scoresheets: + Personalize scoresheets with player names and a scoresheet description. + Email a PDF copy or print(*) scoresheets directly from your device. + When scoring Rubber or Chicago on an iPad, there is a "Large font" user preference to help others at the table better see the scoresheet too. - Sum scores across scoresheets to track players over a period of time (currently for Rubber Bridge and Chicago Bridge only). The report includes a grand total by player as well as subtotals by the dates of the scoresheets (i.e. subtotals for all the scoresheets played on a single date). The report can be emailed or printed (*) directly from your device. - Includes a reference copy of the standard rules for scoring contract bridge (based on the 2004 International Laws of Contract Bridge). - Standalone scoring calculator (on the 'backside' of the scoring rules). Use it to score a hand or simply to better understand the nuances of contract bridge scoring. (*) Printing directly from the device requires an available AirPrint compatible printer. eMailing requires that your device has been configured to send emails.
bid72
Practice bridge bidding with partners, teachers, or coaches. Offers unlimited boards, competitive bidding analysis, and real-time progress tracking. Ideal for all skill levels and bidding systems.
- Partnership practice
- Unlimited bidding boards
- Competitive bidding analysis
- Rated boards
- Real-time progress tracking
- Ranking the Stars feature
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With bid72 you practice your bridge bidding and work on your partnership. The app is ideal to practice bidding with your partner(s), teacher(s) and coach(es) on any level (beginner, club, expert) and fit for any bidding system. The app allows you to reach contracts within the blink of an eye. Download the app and let bid72 be your bridge bidding guide: • with partners of your own choice • with an unlimited number of interesting boards • with competitive (and explained) bidding • with rated boards To spice up your sense of competitiveness bid72 designed Ranking the Stars. After each finished board your progress is measuered and adapted real time. You can subscribe to one of our 2 bid72 subscriptions: 1 month and 1 year. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. https://bid72.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Terms-Conditions.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: bid72 at Free against Bridge Scorepad's $1.99. bid72 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). Bridge Scorepad's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
bid72 is free to download; Bridge Scorepad costs $1.99 up front. bid72 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bridge Scorepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bridge Scorepad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Bridge Scorepad's written reviews are positive against 55% of bid72's.
Bridge Scorepad ships an update every 8 months, bid72 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bridge Scorepad | bid72 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | 2.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yannis S. Arvanitis | Bridge72 B.V. |
Customer experience
Bridge Scorepad
bid72
In-app purchases
Bridge Scorepad
No in-app purchases
bid72
- 1 month subscription$3.991 Month
- 1 year subscription$32.991 Year
- 100 bid points$2.99
- 500 bid points$10.99
- 1000 bid points$18.99
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