Skora vs Kairos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skora
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Keep score the way you play - gathered around the table. Skora is the minimalist scorekeeper designed for real tabletop gameplay. No more passing phones around or squinting at tiny numbers. With edge-to-edge player panels and rotatable scores, everyone at the table can see their score at a glance. DESIGNED FOR THE TABLE Adaptive Layouts - 2 players: Clean vertical split - 3 players: Asymmetric layout optimized for triangle seating - 4 players: Grid layout with rotatable scores for perfect visibility - 5+ players: Flexible grid that adapts to your group size Effortless Score Tracking - Tap anywhere on your panel to add a point - Swipe down to subtract - Long press for quick adjustments (±1, ±5, ±10) - Satisfying haptic feedback for every action MULTIPLAYER MODE Connect Your Game Night - Local multiplayer via QR code scanning—no internet required - Host tracks the game on the main device - Players scan QR code to join with their profile - When the game ends, everyone automatically gets the results - Final scores and game history saved on all connected devices - Perfect for groups who want individual game tracking PERSONALIZATION Make It Yours - Add photos to player profiles from camera or library - 12 vibrant player colors to choose from or choose custom colors - 6 beautiful app themes (Purple, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink) - 7 alternate app icons to match your style GAME LIBRARY Track Your Collection - Save your favorite board games with photos - Track play count, high scores, and winners - Rich metadata (player count, play time, descriptions) CORE FEATURES - Gesture-based scoring—no cluttered buttons - Game history with final scores and timestamps - Share scoreboard as image to your group chat - Persistent game state—pickup exactly where you left off - In-game timer - iCloud sync across your devices - Zero account required—play instantly FREE vs PREMIUM FREE TIER - Up to 4 players per game - Last 5 games in history - Default purple theme - Default app icon - All core scoring features - Local multiplayer - Player photos PREMIUM UPGRADE - Up to 12 players per game - Unlimited game history - 6 premium themes - 6 alternate app icons - Support indie development - One-time purchase, no subscription PERFECT FOR Game nights - Family gatherings - Tournament tracking - Casual play - Any board game with incremental scoring - Catan - Carcassonne - Ticket to Ride - Splendor - Azul - And more --- Skora keeps it simple: launch, tap, play. No tutorials needed. No subscriptions. Just clean, functional scorekeeping that gets out of your way and lets you focus on the game.
Kairos
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Most timers tell you exactly when they end. Kairos does not. Set a minimum and maximum duration, start the timer, and Kairos chooses a random moment in between. You know the range. You do not know the exact finish. That simple twist makes Kairos useful anywhere timing should stay unpredictable. USE KAIROS FOR - Meditation: sit without watching the clock - Exercise: hold effort without bracing for the last seconds - Study sessions: add flexible focus or break intervals - Interval training: Auto Repeat randomises every set so you never anticipate the next round - Party games: perfect for Hot Potato, Musical Chairs, and other pass-it-fast games FEATURES - Random timer between your chosen minimum and maximum - Clean countdown interface designed for iPhone - Hide Time Display for a more focused, less predictable experience - Auto Repeat, Overtime, and Auto Stop modes after the timer ends - Label your timers for quick recognition in Recents - Choice of built-in alarm sounds - Haptic feedback when time is up - Recents for quickly restarting favorite timer setups - Light, Dark, and System theme - No ads or sign-up required Kairos is built for the moments when exact timing gets in the way and a little uncertainty makes the experience better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kairos at none against Skora's 4. Kairos also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Skora sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Kairos asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skora ships an update every 10 days, Kairos every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skora | Kairos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andras Varga | Benno Kohrs |
In-app purchases
Skora
- Support Developer$0.99
- Extra Support$2.99
- Premium Unlock$4.99
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- Generous Support$4.99
Kairos
No in-app purchases









