Comparison

Scat Tools vs Flip & Score

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

Head to head
About

Scat Tools

This app provides a digital die and timer to facilitate playing Scattergories. It offers three timer settings and is designed to be a simple, free tool for game nights. The app encourages users to review it if they find it helpful.

Highlights
  • Scattergories die
  • Timer with three settings
  • Free to use
  • Ad-supported version
  • Premium version available
Features
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Scat Tools – The Ultimate Categories Trivia Game Toolkit Everything you need to play category games, right in your pocket. No more full lists, broken timers, or hunting for a die. Features: • Configurable letter die – customize which letters are in play • Adjustable timer – set the pace that works for your group • Randomizable category lists – fresh lists every game, never the same round twice • Shareable lists – send your category list to friends so everyone's playing fair • One simple in-app purchase unlocks every category, forever. No subscriptions, no surprise charges. Whether it's game night, a family gathering, or a long car ride, Scat Tools gives you a fast, clutter-free way to set up and play. Just open the app, hit the die, start the timer, and go. A note from the developer: Scat Tools is built and maintained by a solo developer who loves this game and wanted a better way to play it. If you enjoy the app, a review or a bit of feedback means the world — it helps a small app find its way to more game nights. Thanks for playing!

About

Flip & Score

This app simplifies scorekeeping for the Flip7 board game and its variations. It offers quick input, smart modifiers, and special bonuses to enhance gameplay. Track multiple players and view a real-time leaderboard for a seamless gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Quick score input (0-12)
  • Smart modifiers (+2, +4, +6, +8, +10, x2)
  • Special Flip7 bonus (+15 points)
  • Vengeance Mode with negative modifiers
  • Lucky 13 support
  • Brutal Mode (subtract points)
  • Multiple player management
  • Real-time leaderboard
Features
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Skip the math at game night. Flip & Score adds up every round of your favorite push-your-luck card game — number cards, modifiers, ×2 and the 7-card bonus — so you can just play. No one around? Take a seat at the online table for up to 8 players, or let bots fill the empty chairs. SCORING (FREE, NO ADS) • Number cards 0–12 for fast round entry • Modifiers +2, +4, +6, +8, +10 and ×2 • 15-point bonus added automatically for 7 cards • Vengeance Mode with minus cards, ÷2 and the 13 card • Brutal Mode: take bonus points from another player • Live leaderboard, undo and any number of players PLAY ONLINE • Quick Match with players around the world • Private games with friends • Bots for 2–8 player tables, and a bot takes over when someone leaves • Turn timer and reactions to keep the table lively CLUB STATS (PRO) • Members ranked by win rate, current form and streaks • Player profiles with a score timeline, finishes and best games • Head-to-head records: find your favourite opponent and toughest rival • Game history grouped by month, with score bars and close-game badges FLIP & SCORE PRO Pro unlocks Club stats and online play. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, both with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Flip & Score is an independent scorekeeping app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any game publisher. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Scat Tools4 screens
Flip & Score4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flip & Score at 4.9 against Scat Tools's 3.1. Flip & Score also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 7). Scat Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Flip & Score sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scat Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip & Score holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip & Score has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Scat Tools's written reviews are positive against 87% of Flip & Score's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, Flip & Score every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scat Tools versus Flip & Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScat ToolsFlip & Score
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler HugenbergMike Mailyan

Customer experience

Scat Tools

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Flip & Score

All ratings1,280 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

Scat Tools

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Flip & Score

Subscriptions2
  • Flip & Score Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Flip & Score Yearly Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coffee Shot Tip$0.99
  • High Five Tip$1.99
  • Lucky Seven Tip$2.99
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  • Flip Master TIp$4.99
  • Champion's Tip$9.99
  • Legend's Tribute$14.99
  • Flip & Score Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Scat Tools free?
Scat Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip & Score free?
Flip & Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scat Tools or Flip & Score?
Flip & Score is rated higher. Scat Tools averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Flip & Score averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Scat Tools or Flip & Score have ads?
Neither Scat Tools nor Flip & Score shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scat Tools or Flip & Score?
Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, and Flip & Score every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scat Tools was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flip & Score on October 30, 2026.

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