GameScore vs BG Stats
Logged hundreds of plays in BG Stats and got nothing emotionally back?
TL;DR
BG Stats is the most-installed board-game stats app on iOS and Android — a powerful logger with thousands of scoring sheets. The recurring complaint from heavy users is that the data they spent hours logging never seemed to give anything back. GameScore is built around the payoff: Victory Cards, play-group rivalries, and one €4.99 forever instead of stacked microtransactions.
At a glance
Side-by-side. Honest about the trade-offs.
| Feature | GameScore | BG Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes — last 10 matches, 1 custom template, 50+ pre-built templates | Yes — but key features behind paid IAPs |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Platforms | PWA — works on web, iOS, Android, desktop | iOS + Android |
| Pricing model | One-time €4.99 for Pro, forever | Multiple paid IAPs ("Deep Stats costs almost as much as the app itself") |
| Sharing artifact | Victory Cards in 4 designed themes | Screenshot of the score sheet |
| Play-group stats | Head-to-head, nemesis badges, win streaks | Stats screens |
| Per-game scoring templates | ~50 with rules-explained for top games | 2,500+ — volume-rich, discoverability poor |
| BoardGameGeek search | Yes — 100,000+ titles | Yes |
| Offline | Yes — installs as a PWA | Yes |
= GameScore advantage · = Comparable · = BG Stats advantage
"I never felt like all the data I was logging and collecting was benefitting me."— Fabio Bracht, BoardGameGeek thread 2883051
Who each is best for
GameScore is for
- Anyone who logged hundreds of plays in BG Stats and felt the data never gave anything back
- Players who want to share wins, not just track them
- Players who want one €4.99 forever instead of stacked microtransactions
- Game groups on mixed platforms (Android + iOS + desktop)
BG Stats is for
- Players who already have years of logged plays in BG Stats and want to keep that history exactly where it is
- Players who want maximum game-template count above all else
- Players who prefer dense stats screens to designed sharing artifacts
Coming from BG Stats?
You don't have to migrate. Keep your old BG Stats history exactly where it is. For new game nights, GameScore gives you the things BG Stats doesn't: shareable Victory Cards, play-group stats with personality (head-to-head, nemesis, hot streaks), and one €4.99 forever. Try a single match — if it doesn't feel different, you've spent five minutes.
Free, no signup. First score in under 30 seconds.
Or see what €4.99 Pro unlocks →Common questions
About switching from BG Stats to GameScore.
Is GameScore the best BG Stats alternative?+
GameScore is the best BG Stats alternative for users who want the at-the-table experience over the post-game logging app. It's faster to start (no account), one €4.99 forever instead of stacked microtransactions, runs fully offline as a PWA, and adds Victory Cards as a designed sharing artifact at end-of-match. BG Stats remains the right answer if your priority is deep longitudinal analytics across thousands of plays — its 2,500+ tailor-made score sheets exceed GameScore's ~50, and its statistical depth is greater. For game-night hosts and competitive playgroups who want the recap, GameScore wins on switching cost and emotional payoff.
Can I import my BG Stats history into GameScore?+
No, and we recommend you don't try. Keep your BG Stats history in BG Stats; let GameScore start fresh from your next game night. Most GameScore Pro users came from BG Stats and never felt the loss — by month two, the new history feels native.
How much does GameScore cost compared to BG Stats?+
GameScore Pro is €4.99 once, forever. BG Stats is free up front but unlocks important functionality through multiple paid add-ons — players regularly note that 'Deep Stats costs almost as much as the app itself.' GameScore's one-time price is closer to the rulebook of a single board game.
Does GameScore have as many scoring templates as BG Stats?+
BG Stats has 2,500+ tailor-made score sheets; GameScore has about 50 with deeper per-category rule explanations on the highest-played games. The trade-off is curated quality + visible discoverability vs. raw volume — even BG Stats power users have noted that finding the right sheet in such a large library is hard.
Will my friends need an account to see my Victory Cards?+
No. Victory Cards download as PNGs you can drop into any group chat or social network — no app, no account, no friction on the recipient end.
Can I use GameScore at the table without wifi?+
Yes. GameScore is a Progressive Web App — install it once and it runs fully offline. Your matches stay on your device.