Pointedly vs Count The Pigs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pointedly
Effortlessly track scores for various games without needing pen and paper. This app allows you to add players, record scores incrementally or by rounds, and view detailed game histories and statistics. It offers iCloud syncing for data backup and cross-device use, making it a convenient digital scorekeeper.
- Track scores for multiple games
- Round or incremental scoring
- Player profiles
- Game history and statistics
- iCloud syncing
- Quick score entry calculator
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Pointedly is the simple, beautiful way to track and save points for multiple games. No more fumbling around for a pen and paper—just grab your phone, pull in friends from your contacts or snag photos and get started! Completely free with no ads. ## Major Features - Track scores for multiple games at once - Keep score either in rounds or incrementally - Rich history of game when scoring in rounds - Saved profiles for players to use in multiple games - Beautiful victory screen when game is ended - Easily share results of games - Stats for each game and each person - Quick score entry with calculator for fuzzy late nights - Sort players in a game either manually or by winner - iCloud syncing to backup your data or use across devices - Full support for iPad multi-tasking - Contacts can be used if desired to quickly add a person, and all contact data stays on your device Pointedly is completely supported by tips from users like you, so there are never any ads, and the app is free. Thank you for your generous contributions!
Count The Pigs
Easily track scores for the physical Pass The Pigs game with friends. Automatically calculates points as you tap pig positions, saving every throw for posterity. Supports multiple players and customizable game rules.
- Score tracking for 2+ players
- Automatic score calculation
- Customizable game rules
- Save throw history
- Visual representation of pig positions
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Keep the game rolling with Count The Pigs - the scorekeeper for your Pass The Pigs game nights. Skip the mental maths and enjoy playing with friends and family. Just tap the positions your pigs land in, and Count The Pigs calculates the scores for you. Less counting. More oinking. • Easy scoring: Tap each position to add up your score automatically. • Room for everyone: Play with two players for free, or unlock unlimited players with a simple one-time in-app purchase. • Play your way: Adjust the game settings to suit how you like to play. • Remember every roll: Keep a history of the positions you throw and the points you earn. • Picture every position: Use photos of the pigs to help identify each throw. • Keep your regulars: Activate or deactivate players while preserving their results history. Grab your pigs, gather your friends, and let Count The Pigs handle the numbers. Count The Pigs is a companion scoreboard for the physical Pass The Pigs game. You’ll need your own game to play; the app does not include a digital version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Count The Pigs at every 8 days against Pointedly's every 2 months. Pointedly's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 71%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 193). On price, rating, 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. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Count The Pigs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pointedly against 4.8 for Count The Pigs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointedly has 2.5K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Pointedly's written reviews are positive against 71% of Count The Pigs's.
Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, Count The Pigs every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pointedly | Count The Pigs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.5K ratings) | 4.8 (193 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better | 70.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 193 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BSN Design LLC | John Mackay |
Customer experience
Pointedly
Count The Pigs
Bugs and requests
Pointedly
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent behavior when adding new players
- Scoring input issues on certain device orientations
- Upside-down profile pictures in some cases
Requested features
5 requests- Add team/group scoring options
- Implement countdown timer feature
- Allow customization of round/game titles
- Provide export/backup functionality
- Add win/loss records and analytics
Count The Pigs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pointedly
- Great Tip$1.99
- Greater Tip$4.99
- Greatest Tip$9.99
Count The Pigs
- Upgrade$1.99
- Tip for a drink$2.99
Questions
Is Pointedly free?
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