# Games Keeper vs The ScoreKeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The ScoreKeeper at none against Games Keeper's 1. The ScoreKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Games Keeper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (450 vs 7). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Games Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The ScoreKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Games Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Games Keeper has 450 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Games Keeper's written reviews are positive against 75% of The ScoreKeeper's.

Games Keeper ships an update every 4 months, The ScoreKeeper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Games Keeper | The ScoreKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-keeper/id674138310/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scorekeeper/id6449228295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **450** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Jacob Bøegh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688211712) |

## What reviewers say

### Games Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-keeper/id674138310)

Easily track scores for any game, from board games and RPGs to outdoor sports. Features include unlimited players, score sheets with ranks and charts, and quick access to helpful tools like a timer and dice roller. Maintain a full game history with player and score details.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for any game, Unlimited players, Score sheets with ranks and charts, Timer, dictionary, dice roll access, Full game history, CSV export (in-app purchase)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Games Keeper History | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and easy score entry
- 📊 Helpful scoring graph visualization
- ⚙️ Automatic player turn advancement
- 🎮 Works well for various games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Spontaneous crashes losing game data
- 📱 Button size too small for comfortable use
- 🔄 Difficult to undo/edit scores
- ❌ Cannot edit scores after entry

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when removing players
- App crashes when entering scores too quickly
- Scores drop or show incorrect previous scores
- Auto-advance arrow registers score to wrong player if tapped too quickly
- Timer restarts when viewing results

**Requested features**

- Larger button/number pad option in settings
- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Ability to add players during active game
- Ability to remove players mid-game
- Ability to reorder players after game starts


### The ScoreKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scorekeeper/id6449228295)

This app eliminates the need for pen and paper when playing card, dice, or other games. Easily create and select players, enter scores with a few taps, and save games to resume later. It offers quick point entry and the ability to correct mistakes.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy point entry, Create players with names and colors, Select players for current games, Save and resume games later, Correct or delete entries, Help page included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Games Keeper free?

Games Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The ScoreKeeper free?

The ScoreKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Games Keeper or The ScoreKeeper?

Games Keeper is rated higher. Games Keeper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while The ScoreKeeper averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Games Keeper or The ScoreKeeper have ads?

Neither Games Keeper nor The ScoreKeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Games Keeper or The ScoreKeeper?

Games Keeper ships an update every 4 months, and The ScoreKeeper every 4 days. Most recently, Games Keeper was updated on October 5, 2026 and The ScoreKeeper on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*