ScoreFocus vs Simmerdial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScoreFocus
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**ScoreFocus** is your all-purpose score-tracking companion for any game, board games, card nights, family competitions, or friendly matchups. Fast, intuitive, and easy to use, ScoreFocus keeps every score organized so you can stay focused on what matters most: enjoying the game. Say goodbye to messy score sheets and βwhoβs winning?β confusion. ScoreFocus makes tracking scores effortless and accurate with a clean, simple interface perfect for players of all ages. ### How it works **Add Players:** Register everyone before you start. **Track Scores:** Update points instantly with a tap, add or subtract with ease. **Customize Profiles:** Give each player a unique color and icon for a clear, visual scoreboard. **Live Score Display:** Watch scores update in real time as rounds progress. **Automatic Totals:** No calculators needed, ScoreFocus handles all the math for you. Designed for clarity and speed, ScoreFocus fits effortlessly into any game setting, at home, on the go, or in competitive play. Smart details keep the experience smooth without distracting from the fun. ### With ScoreFocus, you can: * Track scores for any game, from Uno to darts and everything in between. * Instantly see whoβs leading and how scores change over time. * Personalize the scoreboard to match your groupβs style. * Enjoy real-time updates without breaking the flow of the game. Whether itβs a laid-back family night or a high-stakes tournament, ScoreFocus keeps every game running smoothly from start to finish. **Simple. Reliable. Fun.** Stay focused on the game, and let *ScoreFocus* handle the score.
Simmerdial
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Simmerdial brings a familiar kitchen timer to your iPhone. Turn the dial clockwise to set a time. Release to start. From eggs and tea to baking, set your timer and get back to the task at hand. A short illustrated guide walks you through the basics on first launch. TURN TO SET Choose up to 60 minutes in 15-second steps. Mechanical clicks and haptic feedback make each turn feel familiar. Mute the dial sound whenever you like. SEE WHAT IS LEFT The orange ring shows time remaining at a glance. Adjust the dial while the timer runs, tap to add five minutes, or reset to start over. HEAR WHEN IT IS READY Allow system alerts and, once the alarm is scheduled, it can ring when your iPhone is locked or the app is closed. Check the live countdown on your Lock Screen or in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. MAKE IT YOURS Choose light, dark, or your system appearance. Open iOS Settings from the app menu to change the app language. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. KEEP IT SIMPLE No account, ads, or tracking SDKs. Timer state, sound settings, and appearance preferences stay on your device. Timing works offline. VoiceOver lets you adjust the time, and Reduce Motion is supported. For iPhone with iOS 26 or later. System alerts require permission. If permission is off or an alarm cannot be scheduled, keep the app open to hear the alert. Dynamic Island features require a supported iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simmerdial at every 3 weeks against ScoreFocus's every 2 months. ScoreFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScoreFocus ships an update every 2 months, Simmerdial every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScoreFocus | Simmerdial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan-Albert Droppers | ε― ι’ |
In-app purchases
ScoreFocus
No in-app purchases
Simmerdial
No in-app purchases
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