Comparison

Bridge Scorepad vs Bridge Score App

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Bridge Score App

This app helps you calculate scores for all your bridge contracts and save your game matches. It's designed for both new and experienced players, serving as a valuable tool for bridge enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Score bridge contracts
  • Save game matches
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Suitable for experts
  • Bridge enthusiast community
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Discover Bridge Score App, your essential assistant for evaluating the scores of all your bridge contracts and saving your matches. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Bridge Score App is the indispensable tool. Download now and join the community of bridge enthusiasts!

Screenshots

Bridge Scorepad2 screens
Bridge Score App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bridge Score App at Free against Bridge Scorepad's $1.99. Bridge Scorepad's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, 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

Bridge Score App is free to download; Bridge Scorepad costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bridge Scorepad against 5.0 for Bridge Score App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Scorepad has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Bridge Scorepad's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bridge Score App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridge Scorepad ships an update every 8 months, Bridge Score App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bridge Scorepad versus Bridge Score App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridge ScorepadBridge Score App
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYannis S. ArvanitisGOTO Games

Customer experience

Bridge Scorepad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bridge Score App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bridge Scorepad

No in-app purchases

None

Bridge Score App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bridge Scorepad free?
Bridge Scorepad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bridge Score App free?
Bridge Score App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bridge Scorepad or Bridge Score App?
Bridge Score App is rated higher. Bridge Scorepad averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bridge Score App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bridge Scorepad or Bridge Score App have ads?
Neither Bridge Scorepad nor Bridge Score App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bridge Scorepad or Bridge Score App?
Bridge Scorepad ships an update every 8 months, and Bridge Score App every 7 months. Most recently, Bridge Scorepad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bridge Score App on October 6, 2026.

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