# Pointedly vs That's Pretty Clever

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pointedly at 95% against That's Pretty Clever's 33%. Pointedly also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.9). That's Pretty Clever's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pointedly is free to download; That's Pretty Clever costs $3.99 up front. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and That's Pretty Clever sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pointedly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointedly has 2.5K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pointedly's written reviews are positive against 33% of That's Pretty Clever's.

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, That's Pretty Clever every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointedly | That's Pretty Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointedly/id933257819/reviews)** | [3.9 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-pretty-clever/id1411348057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BSN Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213436) | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) |

## What reviewers say

### Pointedly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointedly/id933257819)

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.

**Highlights:** Track scores for multiple games, Round or incremental scoring, Player profiles, Game history and statistics, iCloud syncing, Quick score entry calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greater Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scoring
- 💡 Customizable game templates
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 🔍 Detailed game history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of advanced statistics
- 💻 Suboptimal UI/UX in some areas
- 🔗 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when adding new players
- Scoring input issues on certain device orientations
- Upside-down profile pictures in some cases

**Requested features**

- 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


### That's Pretty Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-pretty-clever/id1411348057)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Board, #46 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A fast-paced dice game for all ages where strategic choices create chain reactions to earn victory points. Carefully select dice to fill color-matched areas, but avoid being too greedy to preserve valuable moves. Compete globally for high scores and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Strategic dice selection, Chain reaction scoring, Color-matched scoring areas, High score list, Global competition, Achievement collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pretty Clever - Challenge 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great digital adaptation of the board game
- 🎯 Challenging and strategic
- 💡 Potential for high scores and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No multiplayer or online play
- 🔒 Only solo mode available
- 🐛 Buggy or unstable app experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking in features and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dice rolls not working as expected
- Achievements/stats not updating correctly
- Inability to exit/return to main menu during game
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (online, pass-and-play)
- Personal high score tracking
- Undo/restart game option
- In-game rules and tutorial
- Settings to customize audio and UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointedly free?

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

### Is That's Pretty Clever free?

That's Pretty Clever costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pointedly or That's Pretty Clever?

Pointedly is rated higher. Pointedly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while That's Pretty Clever averages 3.9 from 223 ratings.

### Do Pointedly or That's Pretty Clever have ads?

Neither Pointedly nor That's Pretty Clever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointedly or That's Pretty Clever?

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, and That's Pretty Clever every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pointedly was updated on November 6, 2026 and That's Pretty Clever on November 6, 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.*