Comparison

Pointedly vs Play Farkle

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

Play Farkle

Experience the classic dice game of Farkle with friends. This app simplifies scoring and adds fun sound effects, making it easy to play face-to-face. Decide whether to bank your points or risk rolling again for a higher score.

Highlights
  • Face-to-face multiplayer
  • Simplified scoring
  • Sound effects
  • Customizable sound options
  • 6-dice gameplay
Features
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If you want a video game that you can play by yourself whenever you want… THIS ISN’T YOUR GAME. This app is Farkle - a dice game that’s meant to be played face-to-face with friends. It may result in loud triumphant cheers or disappointing slaps of the table, but the end result is always FUN. Farkle is a classic dice game played with 6 real dice. Players take turns rolling the dice. Certain combinations of dice score points. The challenge is deciding whether to keep the points or risk rolling again for more points. Farkle is a fun game for all ages, but scoring can be a challenge. This app makes scoring a breeze, and the sound effects and game options make it even better. You can even add your own sound effects with your friends to really make the game your own. All the features of this app are available for free. There is an in-app purchase to remove the small ads that appear at the bottom of the screen while playing a game, but that purchase is optional and does not impact any features in the app. For your next game night, grab some dice and start farkling!

Screenshots

Pointedly4 screens
Play Farkle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pointedly at none against Play Farkle's shown. Pointedly also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 289) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Play Farkle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Play Farkle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Play Farkle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointedly has 2.5K ratings behind it against 289, 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 93% of Play Farkle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, Play Farkle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pointedly versus Play Farkle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointedlyPlay Farkle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings)4.9 (289 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better289
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — 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 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBSN Design LLCJon Barry

Customer experience

Pointedly

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

Play Farkle

All ratings285 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Pointedly

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Play Farkle

From 289 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎶 Fun sound effects
  • 💡 Custom sound feature
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family fun
  • 📈 Good stats on past games

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Ads can be annoying
  • 🐛 No editing mistakes
  • 📶 No wifi sharing

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

Play Farkle

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot edit mistakes after entry

Requested features

3 requests
  • Develop a paid version without ads
  • Move the Farkle button to the bottom
  • Use Bluetooth to share games

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pointedly

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

Play Farkle

One-time2
  • Remove ads for 1 year$2.99
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pointedly free?
Pointedly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Farkle free?
Play Farkle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pointedly or Play Farkle?
Play Farkle is rated higher. Pointedly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Play Farkle averages 4.9 from 289 ratings.
Do Pointedly or Play Farkle have ads?
Play Farkle shows ads; Pointedly does not.
Which is updated more often, Pointedly or Play Farkle?
Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, and Play Farkle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pointedly was updated on November 6, 2026 and Play Farkle on November 3, 2026.

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