Keep game scores on a counter board

How to do it

1. Make one tile per score

   Create counters for players or teams. Give them distinct labels and comfortably sized areas using the layout gear.

2. Match the scoring rule

   For single points, use Count Up and step 1. For rounds with variable totals, choose Enter Number or use number entry from the hold menu.

3. Agree on corrections

   Use Undo immediately after an accidental in-app tap. For a settled score dispute, enter the agreed total and verify every player’s value.

4. Start a new game

   Use Copy Layout & Labels to reuse the player labels at their starting values, or reset the existing board after recording the final score.

Make the shared screen readable

On an iPad, rotate the device and check that each player’s name and number are visible. Color helps separate tiles, but labels carry the meaning.

A widget can be a quick way to add fixed points on the same device. It is not a public broadcast scoreboard or a shared score across everyone’s phones.

Keep the rules outside the tally

KeepCount stores numbers; it does not know when a game is over, who serves next, or whether a point is valid. Use it where a simple numerical board fits your game.

Pro activity can help review changes, but rapid taps may be grouped. Record final results elsewhere if you need a tournament archive or a long-term leaderboard.

Common questions