# Ultra Scorekeeper vs Candle Drop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle Drop at none against Ultra Scorekeeper's 1. Candle Drop also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Ultra Scorekeeper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultra Scorekeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candle Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultra Scorekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle Drop has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultra Scorekeeper | Candle Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-scorekeeper/id6773402412/reviews)** | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-drop/id6788130089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 84 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Sessions](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773402414) | [GAVIN CURTIS LESTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788130091) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultra Scorekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-scorekeeper/id6773402412)

This app eliminates the need for manual scorekeeping during any game night. It offers automatic scoring for over 50 different games, including board games, card games, and sports. Players can save their profiles and resume games later, with built-in party games and solo challenges available.

**Highlights:** Automatic scoring for over 50 games, Built-in party games, Save player profiles, Resume games automatically, Solo play against AI, Argument-proof scoring

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scorekeeper Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Candle Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-drop/id6788130089)

Explore a dark castle by dropping candles and strategically lining up their lights to trigger massive explosions and earn points. Discover hidden unlocks, character skins, and achievements in this unique indie puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Candle dropping gameplay, Black hole and miniature sun mechanics, Castle exploration, Character selection and skins, In-game achievements and unlocks, Strategic light alignment for explosions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultra Scorekeeper free?

Ultra Scorekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candle Drop free?

Candle Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultra Scorekeeper or Candle Drop?

Ultra Scorekeeper is rated higher. Ultra Scorekeeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Candle Drop averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Ultra Scorekeeper or Candle Drop have ads?

Candle Drop shows ads; Ultra Scorekeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultra Scorekeeper or Candle Drop?

Ultra Scorekeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candle Drop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultra Scorekeeper was updated on October 31, 2026 and Candle Drop on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*