Comparison

KeepCount vs ScorePad

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

Head to head
About

KeepCount

This app transforms your device into a customizable tally board for tracking anything from game scores and workouts to inventory and habits. Easily add, resize, and color-code counters, with options for undo/redo and home screen widgets for quick access. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited boards and history.

Highlights
  • Customizable tally boards
  • Count up, down, or exact numbers
  • Adjustable step values
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Home screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Count what matters, one tap at a time. KeepCount turns your iPhone or iPad into a colorful board of counters for game scores, workouts, attendance, inventory, knitting rows, habits, and everyday tallies. COUNT YOUR WAY • Count up, count down, or enter an exact number. • Choose a step from 1 to 100 and a starting value for each counter. • Fix mistakes with undo and redo. MAKE IT YOURS • Add, resize, and arrange counters to fit your board. • Give each counter a label and a preset or custom color. • Keep work, home, and game night separate with three free boards. KEEP COUNTS WITHIN REACH • Add an interactive board widget to your Home Screen. Tap to count; Enter Number counters open KeepCount’s keypad. • Use Siri and Shortcuts to change, check, or reset a counter. • On iPhone Duo, use the inner or outer display. Partially folded tabletop mode puts the whole board above the fold and matching controls below; flat mode keeps the usual board. KeepCount Pro Upgrade for unlimited boards, full activity history, and an ad-free interface. Review count changes, resets, and edits; rapid taps may be grouped into one history entry. Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Counting works offline. Your boards, counter values, and activity history are stored locally on your device. Purchases, restoring Pro, and some connected services require internet access. See our privacy policy for information about purchases, analytics, ads, and crash diagnostics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keepcount.app/privacy

About

ScorePad

Features
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ScorePad is a simple scorekeeper for game nights, card games, board games, and any activity where you need running totals. Create a game, add 1 to 12 players, and enter scores with a custom keypad. Native support for iPhone Duo Use the outer display for quick scorekeeping or open the inner display for a wider score sheet. In the half-folded laptop pose, see scores on the upright half and enter them on the flat half, with the keypad beside the current score. Your draft stays with you as you change poses. Clear scores and totals Each player has a column, with their name above their bold total. The whole score sheet scrolls horizontally together when more players need space. Use portrait or landscape on any supported iPhone. Flexible score entry Enter positive, zero, or negative scores, including exact decimals with up to 3 fractional digits. Move between players with the keypad controls. Edit or delete a score row and totals update automatically. Draft scores count toward totals only when you tap Done. Keep your games organized Save multiple games, switch between them, and rename games or players. Add players as you go, even after scoring has started. Your active game returns when you reopen the app. Local and simple Games, player names, scores, and history stay on your device. No account, ads, analytics, in-app purchases, or network sync. ScorePad supports Light Mode, Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver.

Screenshots

KeepCount4 screens
ScorePad1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScorePad at none against KeepCount's 2. KeepCount's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). 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. KeepCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScorePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepCount ships an update every 10 days, ScorePad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KeepCount versus ScorePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepCountScorePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1881 Digital, LLCJustin Brown

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeepCount

Subscriptions2
  • KeepCount Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • KeepCount Pro Annual$19.991 Year
None

ScorePad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeepCount free?
KeepCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScorePad free?
ScorePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeepCount or ScorePad have ads?
Neither KeepCount nor ScorePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepCount or ScorePad?
KeepCount ships an update every 10 days, and ScorePad every 5 months. Most recently, KeepCount was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScorePad on October 28, 2026.

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