Tally Go vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Tally Go's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Tally Go
This App
Score_Keeper
Contender
ScoreTally
Contender
Score It Pro
Contender
Core Identity
Developerron myschukTommy UytterhaegenTouseef Hassan NasirSteven LudmonDavid PruittDrew WalkerByteBrew LLCLiutauras StravinskasLiutauras StravinskasJeff Cuscutis
CategoryGamesUtilitiesUtilitiesGamesGamesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.2 / 50.0 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 52.7 / 54.2 / 55.0 / 54.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count0530410310111
PriceUSD0.99FreeFreeFreeFree$0.99FreeFree$0.99Free
Release DateMar 23, 2026Feb 24, 2019Aug 13, 2024Aug 18, 2020Jul 31, 2019Jan 11, 2016Dec 6, 2023Dec 1, 2012Dec 1, 2012Jun 21, 2020
Last UpdatedMar 23, 2026Oct 29, 2025Nov 26, 2025Dec 4, 2023Jul 31, 2019Jan 24, 2025Dec 7, 2023Dec 20, 2020Mar 23, 2023Mar 19, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment--excellent-excellent-----
Score--85/100-90/100-----
Praises--
  • Preset score buttons allow for rapid input without opening the keyboard during fast-paced game sessions
  • Versatile game configuration options provide flexibility for diverse card and board game scoring requirements
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  • Flexible scoring system allows users to track diverse card games without complex setup requirements
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Complaints--
  • Active game configurations reset when switching between applications on mobile devices
  • Inability to modify player names or colors after the initial game setup is completed
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Requests--
  • Addition of a total score button to simplify end-of-game calculations for players
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Landscape-first interface optimized for shared physical tables
  • Party Mode social prompts differentiate from static trackers
  • Flexible custom-game presets support house rules
  • Deep BoardGameGeek integration provides comprehensive metadata
  • Open-format backup files reduce platform lock-in
  • Haptic feedback loop improves physical satisfaction of the input workflow
  • Clean, ad-free interface supports focused scorekeeping sessions
  • Real-time ranking visualization provides immediate feedback loops during casual play
  • Lightweight architecture ensures faster setup than database-heavy competitors
  • Nertz team-pairing algorithm functions as a niche distribution barrier
  • Lightweight UX allows for rapid score entry during active gameplay
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  • Audio-alert mechanism enforces game pace effectively
  • Pause-at-timeout feature supports session flow
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  • Lightweight UI prioritizes speed for quick rolls
  • Specific Daggerheart support captures modern system players
Weaknesses
  • $0.99 price point creates conversion friction
  • Lacks cloud-syncing for multi-device score entry
  • No historical data visualization or analytical graphs
  • Manual entry friction for custom media
  • Ad-supported free tier drives churn
  • State persistence failure during app switching causes data loss
  • Limited profile editing tools post-setup frustrate users
  • Ad-supported model lacks a paid ad-free tier
  • No cloud-sync functionality for cross-device score history
  • Maintenance-mode update cadence
  • No cloud-save functionality despite multi-device usage scenarios
  • Ad-only monetization model limits revenue per user
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  • Zero monetization model limits development resources
  • No cloud-save or session-history persistence
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  • Zero IAP or subscription gates limit revenue
  • No cloud-save functionality for campaign data
Pricingpaidfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreepaidfreefreepaidfree
MomentumMaintenance-MaintenanceZombieZombie-Zombie--Maintenance
Update Cadence1 versions-2 versions, ~137d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~407d avg2 versions, ~3d avg-1 versions--2 versions, ~199d avg

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