Skycrane vs Altabelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skycrane
This app assists players of GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion by automating non-player actions and guiding player turns. It manages game mechanics like card play and scoring, significantly reducing playtime and making the game more accessible for solo or group play.
- Automates non-player actions
- Assists player turns with valid options
- Supports any player/non-player combination
- Manages card play, turn sequences, and scoring
- Reduces game playing time
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A player helper app for GMT Games' Red Dust Rebellion. Features • Automates running of the non-player sides • A player turn assistant - by only showing valid play options, the player can plan their move more easily • Handles any combination of players and non-players. Whether you're soloing one faction, playing four-handed solo or needing to supplement your gaming group of three, Skycrane has you covered. • Manages card play, turn sequences and scoring. • Dramatically reduced playing time means the game will hit the table more often.
Altabelo
This app provides an intuitive and elegant way to track scores for any board game. It allows users to maintain a history of game sessions and create player profiles to monitor individual performance. Designed for both serious and casual gamers, it offers a premium, offline-first experience.
- Intuitive scoring for any board game
- Permanent record of game history
- Custom player profiles
- Sleek, modern interface
- Offline functionality
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Altabelo: The Ultimate Board Game Companion Elevate your board game nights with Altabelo, the most intuitive and elegant score tracker designed for serious gamers and casual players alike. Say goodbye to messy score sheets and searching for pens – Altabelo brings digital precision to your tabletop experience. Key Features: Intutive Scoring: Effortlessly track points for any board game. Our clean interface ensures you spend less time on your phone and more time focused on the game. Game History: Keep a permanent record of all your gaming sessions. Revisit past victories, analyze scores, and see who truly is the board game champion of your group. Player Profiles: Create custom profiles for your friends and family. Track individual performance across different games and see how everyone stacks up over time. Premium Design: Enjoy a sleek, modern interface that complements the aesthetic of your favorite games. With a focuses on usability and speed, Altabelo is the companion your collection deserves. Offline First: Whether you’re at a remote cabin or a busy game café, Altabelo works offline, ensuring your progress is always saved and ready. Why Altabelo? We love board games just as much as you do. That’s why we built Altabelo to be fast, reliable, and beautiful. Whether you’re playing a complex strategy epic or a quick party game, Altabelo adapts to your needs. Join thousands of gamers who have upgraded their tabletop experience. Download Altabelo today and make every point count!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skycrane at 100% against Altabelo's 0%. Skycrane also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skycrane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skycrane has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Skycrane's written reviews are positive against 0% of Altabelo's.
Skycrane ships an update weekly, Altabelo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skycrane | Altabelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prabha Pillay | Jan Pivarcek |
Customer experience
Skycrane
Altabelo
In-app purchases
Skycrane
No in-app purchases
Altabelo
No in-app purchases
