# Pointedly vs The ScoreKeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The ScoreKeeper at none against Pointedly's 3. The ScoreKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Pointedly's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pointedly sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The ScoreKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pointedly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointedly has 2.5K ratings behind it against 7, 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 75% of The ScoreKeeper's.

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, The ScoreKeeper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointedly | The ScoreKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointedly/id933257819/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scorekeeper/id6449228295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BSN Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213436) | [Jacob Bøegh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688211712) |

## 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


### The ScoreKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scorekeeper/id6449228295)

This app eliminates the need for pen and paper when playing card, dice, or other games. Easily create and select players, enter scores with a few taps, and save games to resume later. It offers quick point entry and the ability to correct mistakes.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy point entry, Create players with names and colors, Select players for current games, Save and resume games later, Correct or delete entries, Help page included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointedly free?

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

### Is The ScoreKeeper free?

The ScoreKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pointedly or The ScoreKeeper?

Pointedly is rated higher. Pointedly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while The ScoreKeeper averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pointedly or The ScoreKeeper have ads?

Neither Pointedly nor The ScoreKeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointedly or The ScoreKeeper?

Pointedly ships an update every 2 months, and The ScoreKeeper every 4 days. Most recently, Pointedly was updated on October 15, 2026 and The ScoreKeeper on October 7, 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.*