Comparison

Score Count vs GloomsteR

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

Head to head
About

Score Count

Easily track scores for any card or board game with flexible player management, multiple score entry modes, and customizable display options. Save games automatically and set target scores for automatic winner recognition. Includes a built-in calculator for complex scoring.

Highlights
  • Unlimited players and scores
  • Multiple score entry modes
  • Customizable board layouts
  • Automatic game saving
  • Target score winner animation
  • Built-in calculator
  • Dark/light mode support
Features
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Score Counter is the most flexible score-tracking app for card games, board games, and any other game where points matter. Whether you're playing with two people or a full table, Score Counter keeps everyone's tallies accurate and beautifully organised. PLAYERS Add as many players as you need, reorder them by dragging, or deactivate a player mid-game — their scores are preserved but they disappear from the main board until you reactivate them. Tap a column header to assign the dealer crown. SCORE ENTRY Choose between two entry modes: Any Value lets you type any number (positive, negative, or zero), while Predefined Values gives you a set of quick-tap buttons for lightning-fast entry. Enable Positive-only mode to prevent accidental negative scores. BOARD LAYOUTS Free Order lets any player score at any time, ideal for casual play. Sequential (One by One) enforces strict turn order, keeping every round perfectly consistent — great for trick-taking games or any game with clear turns. SCORE DISPLAY Pick the style that suits your game: Summaries shows running totals; Partial scores shows each individual round; Combined shows both at once; Alternating switches between them automatically. Per-score font styling (Normal, Bold, Italic, Bold-Italic) lets you highlight important entries. CALCULATOR The built-in calculator handles complex additions with memory functions — M+, M−, MR, and MC — so you never need to leave the app to crunch numbers. SAVED GAMES & AUTOSAVE Every game is saved automatically. The Saved Games list lets you restore any past session with a single tap, so a dead battery or a phone call never costs you your scores. REACHING A TARGET SCORE Set a target score and Score Counter celebrates when a player reaches it with a winner animation. If multiple players hit the target, they're ranked by who reached it first. GAME SETTINGS Choose Highest wins or Lowest wins to match your game's rules. Configure dark mode, light mode, or follow the system setting. Shake the phone to reset scores, undo the last entry, or start a brand-new game. IN-APP PURCHASES The free version supports up to 5 players, 10 scores per player, and 2 saved games. Remove Limits unlocks unlimited players, scores, and saved games. Extended Main Board unlocks Sequential mode with a free 10-minute trial. MORE • 15 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Slovak, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified) • 11 built-in hints accessible from Settings • Send Feedback or Request a Feature directly from the app • Analytics opt-out available in Settings

About

GloomsteR

Enhance your Gloomhaven board game sessions with this comprehensive assistant. Manage spoilers, track scenario progress, and access interactive maps and scenario details. Save notes, treasures, and ratings for a richer gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Flexible spoiler control
  • Interactive scenario viewer
  • Interactive map with progress tracking
  • Scenario progress tracking
  • Save notes, treasures, and ratings
Features
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GloomsteR helps you to get the best experience while you playing Gloomhaven the board game. • Flexible level of spoilers - map tiles, text sections, list of monsters & tokens • Interactive scenario viewer with tokens info, treasure details • Interactive map with prosperity track, stickers, global achievements • Track progress of scenarios • Save notes, treasures, ratings

Screenshots

Score Count4 screens
GloomsteR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GloomsteR at 97% against Score Count's 43%. GloomsteR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Score Count sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GloomsteR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GloomsteR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GloomsteR has 849 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Score Count's written reviews are positive against 97% of GloomsteR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Score Count ships an update every 4 months, GloomsteR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Score Count versus GloomsteR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore CountGloomsteR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)4.8 (849 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews96.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16849 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarek LenartVadym Pavlov

Customer experience

Score Count

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative46.7%

GloomsteR

All ratings849 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%

Bugs and requests

Score Count

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GloomsteR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenario completion not updating properly
  • Blurring issues with adaptive monsters feature
  • Scenario labels not visible with empty room overlay

Requested features

8 requests
  • Party achievement tracking
  • Ability to see contents of treasure chests
  • Option to hide unrevealed map tiles completely
  • Scenario completion status indicators
  • Milestone notifications
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  • Character sheet integration
  • Jaws of the Lion and Forgotten Circles support
  • Cross-device synchronization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Score Count

One-time2
  • Extended Main Board$0.99
  • Remove application limits$1.99
1 purchases

GloomsteR

One-time1
  • Adaptive Monsters$4.99

Questions

Is Score Count free?
Score Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GloomsteR free?
GloomsteR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Score Count or GloomsteR?
GloomsteR is rated higher. Score Count averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while GloomsteR averages 4.8 from 849 ratings.
Do Score Count or GloomsteR have ads?
Neither Score Count nor GloomsteR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Score Count or GloomsteR?
Score Count ships an update every 4 months, and GloomsteR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Score Count was updated on September 19, 2026 and GloomsteR on September 30, 2026.

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