Authority Counter vs Realms Keep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authority Counter
Track scores for the board game Star Empires with this convenient app. It supports up to four players, offers customizable flag colors for easy identification, and allows for point rotation for shared play. Adjust the starting authority value and enjoy a space-themed background.
- Up to four player support
- Customizable flag colors
- Point rotation for shared play
- Adjustable starting authority
- Apple Watch app
- Space background
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This is a simple but effective app for keeping score in the board game Star Empires. The app has features that make the gameplay convenient and understandable. - Support for up to four players. - Selection of the flag color for visual differentiation of each player's points. - Display of buttons on both sides and rotation of points: for convenient play at one table. - Selection of the starting value of authority. - Apple Watch app .. and space background.
Realms Keep
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Realms Keep is a focused tabletop companion for physical Star Realms and Hero Realms matches. Track Star Realms Authority or Hero Realms Health without paper scraps, dice, or a generic counter app getting in the way. Realms Keep is designed for landscape play, large tap targets, and quick adjustments while the match is already moving. Built for Realms players: - Track Authority for Star Realms - Track Health for Hero Realms - Adjust by -10, -5, -1, +1, +5, or +10 - Undo the last change - Reset for a new session - Use single-counter mode or split-screen mode for two players sharing one device - Keep totals readable from across the table Realms Keep keeps the interaction simple: big controls, clear totals, and realm-specific themes that match the feel of your table without slowing down the game. This is an unofficial companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the publishers of Star Realms or Hero Realms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Authority Counter at Free against Realms Keep's $2.99. Authority Counter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On 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
Authority Counter is free to download; Realms Keep costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Authority Counter | Realms Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Antonov | Tapija |
In-app purchases
Authority Counter
No in-app purchases
Realms Keep
No in-app purchases
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