Comparison

Authority Counter vs Realms Keep

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Up to four player support
  • Customizable flag colors
  • Point rotation for shared play
  • Adjustable starting authority
  • Apple Watch app
  • Space background
Features
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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.

About

Realms Keep

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Authority Counter4 screens
Realms Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authority Counter versus Realms Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthority CounterRealms Keep
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav AntonovTapija

In-app purchases

None

Authority Counter

No in-app purchases

None

Realms Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authority Counter free?
Authority Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Realms Keep free?
Realms Keep costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Authority Counter or Realms Keep have ads?
Neither Authority Counter nor Realms Keep shows ads.

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