# Pointedly vs Play Farkle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointedly | Play Farkle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointedly/id933257819/reviews) | **[4.9 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-farkle/id1585063208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BSN Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213436) | [Jon Barry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323405125) |

## 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


### Play Farkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-farkle/id1585063208)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads for 1 year | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot edit mistakes after entry

**Requested features**

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


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