Clincher Scorepad vs Deflector ◇
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clincher Scorepad
This app simplifies scoring for the card game Clincher, formerly known as 818. It guides users through bidding, trick-taking, and automatic calculations for up to 8 players across 15 rounds. Games are saved automatically, allowing players to focus on the game rather than manual tallying.
- Scorekeeping for Clincher card game
- Supports 2-8 players
- 15-round game flow
- Guided bidding with rules enforcement
- Automatic dealer rotation
- Saved game progress
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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An unofficial scorekeeper for the card game Clincher (formerly known as 818). Keep score without the pencil-and-paper hassle. Built for 2–8 players across all 15 rounds, Clincher Scorepad walks you through every step: set the dealer and trump, take each player's bid in order, enter the tricks they actually won, and let the app handle the math. Features: - All instructions for actually playing Clincher in-person - Full 15-round game flow with the 8→1→8 deal ladder - Guided bidding that enforces the dealer "screw" rule automatically - Clean, scrollable scoresheet showing bids, actuals, and running totals at a glance - Automatic dealer rotation - Works on iPhone and iPad, every orientation - Your games are saved automatically, so a closed app never loses your progress Whether it's game night or a road-trip tournament, Clincher Scorepad keeps the focus on playing, not tallying. This app is an unofficial companion to the in-person card game Clincher. All respective rights to the game remain with Great Time Games.
Deflector ◇
Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.
- Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
- Lock Screen shortcut buttons
- Apple Watch shortcut buttons
- Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
- Shortcuts app integration
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Clincher Scorepad at every 10 days against Deflector ◇'s every 3 weeks. Clincher Scorepad also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clincher Scorepad ships an update every 10 days, Deflector ◇ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Clincher Scorepad | Deflector ◇ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Bathman | Cizzuk Shihu |
Customer experience
Clincher Scorepad
Deflector ◇
In-app purchases
Clincher Scorepad
No in-app purchases
Deflector ◇
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Clincher Scorepad free?
Is Deflector ◇ free?
Do Clincher Scorepad or Deflector ◇ have ads?
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