# Blackbird! vs Rook Scoreboard

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) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Blackbird!'s advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

Rook Scoreboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbird! has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Blackbird!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Rook Scoreboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbird! | Rook Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbird/id563960217/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rook-scoreboard/id6738936021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R. Don Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/563960220) | [Greg Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783011375) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbird/id563960217)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Casino, #88 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Independence Day Theme | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Customizable rules
- 👍 Accurate to real Rook game
- 👍 Great for practicing Rook skills
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Partner AI plays poorly
- 🐛 Opponents seem to have unfair advantage
- 🐛 Inability to continue saved games
- 🐛 Rook card not played correctly
- 🐛 Buggy multiplayer experience

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rook-scoreboard/id6738936021)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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?

Rook Scoreboard is rated higher. Blackbird! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Rook Scoreboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blackbird! or Rook Scoreboard have ads?

Neither Blackbird! nor Rook Scoreboard shows ads.

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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.*