Comparison

Blackbird! vs Rook Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

Blackbird!

Experience a classic trick-taking card game with customizable rules and competitive AI. Bid strategically, take tricks, and achieve your goals to win. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Classic trick-taking gameplay
  • Customizable rule sets
  • AI opponents
  • Achievement system
  • Detailed statistics tracking
  • Multiple rule variations
Features
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This game is similar to the classic ROOK® card game*. Play the classic trick-taking game you remember, with the rules you grew up playing. Bid for the chance to call trump, work with your computer partner to take point cards, and make your bid without getting set. PLAY YOUR WAY Start with Kentucky Discard or Western Wyoming rules, or customize the game to match the way your family plays. Blackbird supports a wide variety of rule options, including: • 1s worth 15 points • Low, high, or 10.5 Blackbird • Playing without the Blackbird • Allowing the Blackbird to be played at any time • Winning bidder leads • Red 1 worth 30 points • Adjustable winning score • Bonus for taking the most tricks • Different nest and bidding rules • And more CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Play against computer players at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty. You can even choose separate difficulty levels for your opponents and your partner. Easy players make some of the mistakes a beginner might make. Medium provides a balanced challenge, while Hard uses a more advanced strategy to think through possible hidden cards before bidding and playing. The computer plays by the same information you do. It doesn't peek at hidden cards. LEARN AS YOU PLAY New to the game or need a refresher? Helpful tips introduce the game as you play and explain what's happening without getting in your way. TRACK HOW YOU PLAY See detailed statistics for your games, with results tracked separately by difficulty level. Complete achievements and see how your play develops over time. Whether you grew up playing with family, learned at church, or just love trick-taking card games, Blackbird lets you play the version you remember. * This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with Hasbro, Inc. ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.

About

Rook Scoreboard

Easily track scores for the classic Rook card game. Features dynamic score calculation, customizable rules, and a beautiful interface to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for players of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Dynamic score tracking
  • Customizable game rules
  • Interactive score table
  • Team name personalization
  • Detailed game rules
  • Sleek interface with animations
Features
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Rook Scoreboard is your comprehensive solution for tracking and managing scores for the classic Rook card game. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned enthusiast, our app enhances your gameplay experience with intuitive features and customizable settings. Features: • Dynamic Score Tracking: Automatically calculate team scores and track each hand played. • Customizable Options: Adjust points to win, misdeal conditions, and enable “Shoot the Moon” to match your house rules. • Interactive Game Table: View scores in a streamlined table format for clear and easy gameplay management. • Detailed Rules: Learn or refresh your knowledge of Rook with detailed, customizable rules included in the app. • Team Names: Personalize your game with team name customization. • Beautiful Interface: Enjoy a sleek, modern design with animations for a polished and engaging user experience. Perfect for All Skill Levels Whether you’re playing with family, friends, or competitive groups, Rook Scoreboard is tailored to meet your needs. Simplify your game tracking, eliminate disputes over scores, and focus on enjoying the game.

Screenshots

Blackbird!4 screens
Rook Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rook Scoreboard at Free against Blackbird!'s $2.99. Rook Scoreboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Blackbird!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rook Scoreboard is free to download; Blackbird! costs $2.99 up front. Blackbird! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rook Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackbird! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbird! has 7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Blackbird!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Rook Scoreboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackbird! ships an update every 2 months, Rook Scoreboard every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blackbird! versus Rook Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackbird!Rook Scoreboard
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (7K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR. Don WilsonGreg Culbertson

Customer experience

Blackbird!

All ratings7,018 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral13.7%
Negative16.4%

Rook Scoreboard

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Blackbird!

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Forced to take bid even when undesirable
  • Inability to reverse trump or discard mistakes
  • Inconsistent card dealing
  • Multiplayer crashes and glitches
  • Themes and settings not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Option to call your own partner
  • Ability to shoot the moon
  • Customizable nest size
  • More rule variations

Rook Scoreboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blackbird!

One-time2
  • Christmas Theme$0.99
  • Independence Day Theme$0.99
None

Rook Scoreboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackbird! free?
Blackbird! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rook Scoreboard free?
Rook Scoreboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackbird! or Rook Scoreboard?
Blackbird! is rated higher. Blackbird! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Rook Scoreboard averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Blackbird! or Rook Scoreboard have ads?
Neither Blackbird! nor Rook Scoreboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackbird! or Rook Scoreboard?
Blackbird! ships an update every 2 months, and Rook Scoreboard every 22 months. Most recently, Blackbird! was updated on November 10, 2026 and Rook Scoreboard on October 30, 2026.

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