# Tally vs Scoreboard

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.7 against Scoreboard's 4.4. Tally also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 360). Scoreboard's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Scoreboard sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 360 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Tally's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scoreboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tally ships an update fortnightly, Scoreboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews)** | [4.4 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-score-points/id6468240268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407)

Easily track any count with intuitive gesture controls. Perfect for scorekeeping, habit tracking, or monitoring event attendance. Offers customizable feedback and widget support for quick updates.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting, Unlimited tallies, Count up/down with custom steps, Set progress targets, Event tracking histories, Widgets and Live Activities, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock | Free | one-time |
| Tally Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreboard-keep-score-points/id6468240268)

Easily track scores for any game with a simple, colorful interface. Create unlimited scoreboards, customize team names and colors, and enjoy a distraction-free experience. Perfect for board games, family competitions, and classroom activities.

**Highlights:** Unlimited scoreboards, Custom team names and colors, Adjustable score increment, Large, clear fonts, Ad-free experience, Designed for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Score Keeper Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Score Keeper Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Score Keeper Premium | $19.00 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Practical and useful
- 👍 Great for games
- 👍 Convenient score keeping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Charges for simple functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription paywall appears during use
- Limits free usage to a small number of games

**Requested features**

- More color options
- Free version with limited functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

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

### Is Scoreboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tally or Scoreboard?

Tally is rated higher. Tally averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Scoreboard averages 4.4 from 360 ratings.

### Do Tally or Scoreboard have ads?

Neither Tally nor Scoreboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tally or Scoreboard?

Tally ships an update fortnightly, and Scoreboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tally was updated on September 23, 2026 and Scoreboard on September 21, 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.*