Comparison

Clawesome vs Shanghai Scorekeeper

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

Head to head
About

Clawesome

This app revolutionizes arcade claw machine play by allowing instant connection and gameplay via your phone. Manage credits, track wins, and compete with friends through social features and leaderboards. Unlock rewards and participate in tournaments for exclusive prizes.

Highlights
  • Instant machine connection via NFC
  • In-app credit management
  • Social gaming and friend features
  • Prize and achievement tracking
  • Leaderboards and tournaments
  • Progressive level system
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Clawesome transforms your arcade experience with cutting-edge technology. Simply tap your phone to any compatible claw machine to start playing instantly. Key Features: • Machine Connection - Tap your phone to connect and play • Credits - Purchase and manage credits through the app • Social Gaming - Add friends, share activities, and compete • Prize Tracking - Keep track of all your wins and achievements • Leaderboards - Compete for top rankings in your arcade • Tournaments - Join special events for exclusive prizes • Level System - Unlock rewards as you progress • Multiple Arcade Support - Works across participating locations How It Works: • Find the sticker on participating claw machines • Tap your phone to the sticker to connect • Play using credits purchased through the app • Track your wins and compete with friends Whether you're a casual player or arcade enthusiast, Clawesome makes every game more engaging with social features, achievement tracking, and seamless mobile payments. Requires iPhone with NFC capability. Compatible machines available at participating arcade locations.

About

Shanghai Scorekeeper

Features
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The definitive scorekeeper for Shanghai Rummy card games. Track all ten rounds across two to eight players with a custom keypad built for speed and accuracy. Every game is saved to your library with a complete history, win/loss records, and leaderboard rankings so you can see who's really the best Shanghai player at game night. **Built for the way you play.** Shanghai Scorekeeper knows the game. All ten rounds are built in — from 2 Sets of 3 all the way to 3 Runs of 5 — so you never have to look up the rules again. The dedicated Shanghai button automatically applies the −150 point bonus in one tap. Just play. We'll keep score. **A keypad made for card players.** No typing, no fumbling. Enter scores with a large, responsive keypad designed specifically for fast score entry between rounds. Every player's running total updates instantly so everyone always knows where they stand. **Know your history.** Every completed game is saved automatically. Browse your full game history, see final standings, and relive the moments that made game night legendary. Your records travel with you — iCloud sync keeps everything up to date across all your devices. **Settle the score — forever.** Who wins the most at Friday night Shanghai? Now you'll always know. Shanghai Scorekeeper Plus tracks win/loss/tie records for every player, maintains a live leaderboard, and goes deep with detailed statistics including head-to-head records, win streaks, best and worst games, and average scores. **Your players, remembered.** Save your regular players to a roster and select them in seconds when the next game starts. No more typing the same names every time. Your crew is always ready to play. **Designed for game night.** A rich dark casino felt aesthetic with gold accents makes Shanghai Scorekeeper feel as premium as the game itself. Clean, readable, and distraction-free — because the cards deserve your full attention. **Shanghai Scorekeeper Plus** Upgrade once for $1.99 and unlock the full experience — complete game history, win/loss leaderboard, player roster, and detailed statistics with head-to-head records. One-time purchase. Yours forever.

Screenshots

Clawesome4 screens
Shanghai Scorekeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clawesome at none against Shanghai Scorekeeper's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shanghai Scorekeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clawesome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Clawesome versus Shanghai Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClawesomeShanghai Scorekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperClawesome Gaming LLCCatalyst Studios, Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

None

Clawesome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shanghai Scorekeeper

One-time1
  • Shanghai Scorekeeper Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Clawesome free?
Clawesome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shanghai Scorekeeper free?
Shanghai Scorekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clawesome or Shanghai Scorekeeper have ads?
Neither Clawesome nor Shanghai Scorekeeper shows ads.

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