Comparison

ScoreMaster vs BirdyLog

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

Head to head
About

ScoreMaster

Features
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Say goodbye to messy pen and paper! ScoreMaster is an all-in-one app designed specifically for board game and card game players. We handle the tedious calculations and physical accessories so you can focus 100% on the fun of the game. Perfectly Supports All Your Favorite Games: * Classic Board Games: Catan, Carcassonne, Rummikub * Card Games & Poker: Poker, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! * Party & Social Deduction: Werewolf, Avalon, Codenames * RPGs: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and any custom scoring games Six Core Features: * Intuitive Scoring: Supports multiple players. Add or subtract points with a single tap on a clean, distraction-free interface. * Match History: Automatically saves final scores and historical match records for every game you play. * First Player Selector: Multiple players touch the screen to randomly pick the starting player in just one second. * Random Dice Roller: Built-in virtual dice. Roll instantly with a tap—never worry about forgetting physical dice again. * Countdown Timer: Customizable sand timer, essential for time-limited party games and trivia. * Versus Timer (Chess Clock): Dedicated 2-player turn timer. Say goodbye to slow play and keep competitive matches fair. Download ScoreMaster today and make your next game night smoother and more professional!

About

BirdyLog

Features
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It helps you organize bird photos, species information, locations, dates, camera details, tags, and field notes in one searchable photo journal. Import photos from your device, add or edit bird names, scientific names, dates, locations, camera settings, tags, featured marks, and notes, then browse your records by album, species, date, location, search, or map. Key features: ・Import bird photos from your photo library ・Record bird names, scientific names, and taxonomy information ・Organize photos by date, location, and species ・Search by species, location, date, camera, lens, tags, and notes ・View photo locations on a map ・Supports Chinese and English interfaces ・Stores records mainly on your device for personal birding use BirdyLog PRO unlocks unlimited photo and location records for users who want to build a long-term bird photography archive. BirdyLog is an independently developed bird photography record tool. It is not officially affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, endorsed by, or otherwise connected to eBird, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, or the Taiwan Wild Bird Federation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScoreMaster4 screens
BirdyLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BirdyLog at Free against ScoreMaster's $4.99. BirdyLog also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ScoreMaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BirdyLog is free to download; ScoreMaster costs $4.99 up front. BirdyLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ScoreMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoreMaster ships an update every 2 months, BirdyLog every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ScoreMaster versus BirdyLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoreMasterBirdyLog
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Creative Idea StudioYI-CHEN HO

In-app purchases

None

ScoreMaster

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BirdyLog

Subscriptions3
  • BirdyLog Pro$0.991 Month
  • BirdyLog Pro$4.996 Months
  • BirdyLog Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is ScoreMaster free?
ScoreMaster costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BirdyLog free?
BirdyLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScoreMaster or BirdyLog have ads?
Neither ScoreMaster nor BirdyLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoreMaster or BirdyLog?
ScoreMaster ships an update every 2 months, and BirdyLog every 4 weeks. Most recently, ScoreMaster was updated on October 28, 2026 and BirdyLog on October 25, 2026.

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