Comparison

Pointedly vs Points Tracker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Track scores for multiple games
  • Round or incremental scoring
  • Player profiles
  • Game history and statistics
  • iCloud syncing
  • Quick score entry calculator
Features
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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!

About

Points Tracker

Easily track scores for any board game, card game, or party game. Add players quickly and avoid arguments with a digital scoreboard. Save game history and correct entries on the fly.

Highlights
  • Create games with multiple players
  • Fast point addition/subtraction
  • Supports board, card, dice, and sports games
  • Save and view score history
  • Offline play, no account needed
  • Correct scores after entry
Features
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Keep score for any game. No pen, no paper, no arguments, also: no ads. Points Tracker is the simplest way to track scores for board games, card games, dice games, and everything in between. Start scoring in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO * Create unlimited games, one for Catan, one for bowling, one for your weekly poker night * Sync automatically via iCloud so scores are always up to date across your devices * No ads, ever. Not in the free version, not anywhere * Track scores turn by turn with automatic player rotation * Correct mistakes by disabling wrong scores, they stay in history so nothing is lost * See live standings and a full leaderboard after every round * Set whether high score or low score wins (perfect for golf-style games) * Reorder players mid-game, or tap any player to score out of turn PERFECT FOR Board games · Card games · Dice games · Golf · Bowling · Darts · Cribbage · Yahtzee · UNO · Any game where you keep score LEADERBOARD & SCORE HISTORY Every game keeps a full chronological history with timestamps. Entered the wrong number? Disable that score, it drops out of the total instantly but stays logged so your history stays honest. PLAYERS Players are shared across all your games. Create them once, add them to any game. Rename, reorder by drag-and-drop, or remove players any time, even mid-game. THEMES Six color themes to personalize your experience. Pick the one that fits your game night vibe. Themes are part of the full version. FREE & FULL VERSION Free: 3 games · Default theme · No ads Full Version: Unlimited games · All 6 color themes · iCloud sync · No upgrade prompts · No ads Available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time purchase. Available in English and Dutch (Nederlands). Privacy Policy: https://gertjan.com/apps/points/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://gertjan.com/apps/points/eula.html

Screenshots

Pointedly4 screens
Points Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pointedly at none against Points Tracker's shown. Pointedly also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 24) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Points Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pointedly against 4.9 for Points Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointedly has 2.5K ratings behind it against 24, 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 100% of Points Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, Points Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pointedly versus Points Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointedlyPoints Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBSN Design LLCGertjan.com

Customer experience

Pointedly

All ratings2,535 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.5%

Points Tracker

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Points Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pointedly

One-time3
  • Great Tip$1.99
  • Greater Tip$4.99
  • Greatest Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Points Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Per month$0.991 Month
  • Per year$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time payment$12.99

Questions

Is Pointedly free?
Pointedly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Points Tracker free?
Points Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pointedly or Points Tracker?
Points Tracker is rated higher. Pointedly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Points Tracker averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Pointedly or Points Tracker have ads?
Points Tracker shows ads; Pointedly does not.
Which is updated more often, Pointedly or Points Tracker?
Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, and Points Tracker monthly. Most recently, Pointedly was updated on October 13, 2026 and Points Tracker on September 28, 2026.

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