Comparison

PhaseMate vs HexaScore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PhaseMate

This app simplifies Phase 10 game nights by organizing scores, tracking player phases, and displaying standings. It offers a clean interface that adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, with no account or internet connection needed.

Highlights
  • Score and phase tracking
  • Player standings and rankings
  • Resume ongoing games
  • View past rounds and saved games
  • Phase reference guide
  • Save player names
  • Game statistics and summaries
Features
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Less counting. More playing. PhaseMate keeps your Phase 10 game night organized: enter scores, track phases and compare standings in one place. MADE FOR YOUR GROUP β€’ Start games with 2 to 6 players and resume ongoing games. β€’ Enter points for each round and mark completed phases. β€’ Keep track of total points, current phases and rankings. β€’ Look back at completed rounds and saved games. MORE ROOM FOR THE GAME On sufficiently wide displays, standings and round entry appear side by side. Tap a name in the standings to jump directly to that player's entry. Smaller iPhones keep a compact entry layout. The interface adapts to portrait, landscape and the available space, including iPhone Duo. HELP AT HAND Look up all ten phases, save frequently used player names, and explore statistics and game summaries after playing. READY WHEN YOU ARE No account, no ads and no internet connection required. Your game data is stored locally on your device. Includes German and English interfaces, plus Light and Dark Mode. PhaseMate is an independent scorekeeping companion. A card game is required to play.

About

HexaScore

Features
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HexaScore – Fast & Free Qwirkle Score Calculator Manage your Qwirkle games with ease. HexaScore provides a simple interface to track points, save games, and analyze your performance. Features: - Flexible Scoring: Enter scores manually or use your camera for instant recognition. - Up to 4 Players: Perfect for your family game nights or competitive matches. - Auto-Save & Resume: Never lose your progress. Pause any game and pick it up later. - Player Statistics: See who is the ultimate champion with detailed history and win rates.

Screenshots

PhaseMate4 screens
HexaScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HexaScore at Free against PhaseMate's $0.99. HexaScore also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). PhaseMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

HexaScore is free to download; PhaseMate costs $0.99 up front. HexaScore sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PhaseMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhaseMate ships an update every 2 months, HexaScore every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences Β· 2 level
PhaseMate versus HexaScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseMateHexaScore
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSascha MusickRomain Lebouc

In-app purchases

None

PhaseMate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HexaScore

One-time3
  • No ads - option 1$2.99
  • No ads - option 2$3.99
  • No ads - option 3$5.99

Questions

Is PhaseMate free?
PhaseMate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexaScore free?
HexaScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhaseMate or HexaScore have ads?
HexaScore shows ads; PhaseMate does not.
Which is updated more often, PhaseMate or HexaScore?
PhaseMate ships an update every 2 months, and HexaScore every 5 months. Most recently, PhaseMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and HexaScore on October 31, 2026.

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