# Pointedly vs Phase 10 Scoreboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pointedly at 95% against Phase 10 Scoreboard's 11%. Pointedly also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Phase 10 Scoreboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 91, 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 11% of Phase 10 Scoreboard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointedly | Phase 10 Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointedly/id933257819/reviews)** | [3.9 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-10-scoreboard/id6448874592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BSN Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213436) | [HARSH GADHECHA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508387791) |

## 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


### Phase 10 Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-10-scoreboard/id6448874592)

Easily track scores and player performance during Phase 10 games. Features automatic real-time standings, customizable game settings, and detailed player statistics. Offers an ad-free experience through a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Easy score tracking, Real-time standings, Player stats tracking, Customizable game settings, Flexible player management, Ad-free subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phase 10 Remove Ad | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointedly free?

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

### Is Phase 10 Scoreboard free?

Phase 10 Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pointedly or Phase 10 Scoreboard?

Pointedly is rated higher. Pointedly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Phase 10 Scoreboard averages 3.9 from 91 ratings.

### Do Pointedly or Phase 10 Scoreboard have ads?

Neither Pointedly nor Phase 10 Scoreboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointedly or Phase 10 Scoreboard?

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, and Phase 10 Scoreboard every 2 months. Most recently, Pointedly was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phase 10 Scoreboard on October 17, 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.*