Comparison

Keep Score Buddy vs Spades Academy

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

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About

Keep Score Buddy

Features
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Keep Score Buddy - The Ultimate Game Night Companion Tired of scrambling for pen and paper during game night? Say goodbye to messy scorecards and lost score sheets forever. Keep Score is your all-in-one digital scorekeeper designed to make tracking points fast, easy, and fun for all your favorite tabletop games. YAHTZEE SCORING MADE SIMPLE Roll the dice and let us handle the math. Our dedicated Yahtzee scorecard automatically calculates your upper section bonus, tracks all 13 categories, and tallies your final score instantly. Play solo or add multiple players and switch between scorecards with a single tap. Never argue about bonus points again. SKULL KING SCORE TRACKER Ahoy matey. Our specialized Skull King scorer handles all the pirate plundering math for you. Track bids, tricks taken, and bonus points across all 10 rounds. The app automatically calculates those tricky bonus and penalty points so you can focus on outsmarting your opponents. Perfect for game nights with 2 to 8 players. UNIVERSAL SCORECARD FOR ANY GAME From Rook to Phase 10, Uno to Five Crowns, Canasta to Skip-Bo, our Basic Scorecard mode works with any game you can imagine. Simply name your game, add your players, and start tracking scores round by round. Choose whether highest or lowest score wins to accommodate any game rules. Its the flexible score tracker youve been looking for. KEY FEATURES Track unlimited rounds with no restrictions Support for 2 to 8 players per game Automatic score calculations and running totals Clean intuitive interface designed for quick entry Save completed games to your history Review past games anytime with full score breakdowns See winners and final standings at a glance Works offline with no internet required Dark mode support for late night gaming sessions GAME HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Every game you complete is automatically saved to your history. Browse through past game nights, see who won, check final scores, and relive your greatest victories. Whether you played last week or last month, your scores are always there when you need them. PERFECT FOR Family game nights Board game groups and clubs Card game enthusiasts Dice game lovers Party games with friends Tournament scoring Camping trips and travel Anywhere you play games GAMES YOU CAN SCORE Yahtzee and Yahtzee variants Skull King Rook Phase 10 Uno Five Crowns Farkle Bunco Canasta Skip-Bo Sequence Dominoes Cribbage Pinochle Spades Hearts And literally any other game with points WHY CHOOSE KEEP SCORE We built this app because we love game nights as much as you do. No complicated setup. No confusing menus. Just open the app, pick your game, add your players, and start playing. The interface is clean and fast so you spend less time on your phone and more time enjoying the game. DESIGNED FOR REAL GAME NIGHTS Big easy to tap buttons work great when youre excited after a big play. Clear readable fonts mean no squinting at tiny numbers. Quick score entry keeps the game moving. Everything is designed around one goal: making score tracking effortless so you can focus on having fun. Download Keep Score today and make your next game night the best one yet. No more lost scorecards. No more math mistakes. No more arguments about who was winning. Just pure gaming fun with all your scores perfectly tracked. Game on.

About

Spades Academy

Master the card game Spades with this comprehensive learning tool. Practice against AI, utilize guided learning modes with hints, and track your performance to improve your strategy and win rate.

Highlights
  • Play against smart AI with adjustable difficulty
  • Learn mode with step-by-step guidance and hints
  • Track win rate and bidding accuracy
  • Realistic card game visuals and smooth gameplay
  • Practice strategy at your own pace
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Spades Academy is the best way to learn, practice, and master the game of Spades at your own pace. Whether you’re new to the game or brushing up your strategy, Spades Academy gives you everything you need to improve with confidence. Key Features: Play Against Smart AI - Play anytime with three difficulty levels to match your skill. Learn Mode with Hints - Step-by-step guidance and real-time hints help you understand the game and improve as you go. Track Your Progress - Log your games and monitor your win rate, bidding accuracy, and more over time. Realistic Spades Experience - Enjoy clean visuals, smooth gameplay, and a thoughtfully designed card table. Spades Academy is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to play smarter and enjoy the game of Spades without distractions. Learn the rules, refine your strategies, and level up your play - all on your own time.

Screenshots

Keep Score Buddy4 screens
Spades Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spades Academy at 12.0 against Keep Score Buddy's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Keep Score Buddy versus Spades Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeep Score BuddySpades Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKED, LLCArchie Applications

In-app purchases

None

Keep Score Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Spades Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keep Score Buddy free?
Keep Score Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spades Academy free?
Spades Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Keep Score Buddy or Spades Academy have ads?
Both Keep Score Buddy and Spades Academy show ads.

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