FAQ
Is this a Scrabble game?
No. scrabbleTracker is a scoresheet for a Scrabble game you play on a real board with real tiles. The app records moves, computes scores, keeps the history, and looks up word definitions. The game itself happens at your table.
Will the app suggest plays for me?
No. scrabbleTracker is deliberately not a solver. You and the table choose what to play; the app records the result.
Does the app enforce the rules?
Mostly the table enforces the rules; the app records and helps. The exception is the dictionary: set the dictionary to enforced when you start the game and the app blocks off-list plays. Set it to advisory and any word stands unless challenged. See Dictionaries.
Challenges, end-of-game adjustments, and time decisions belong to the table. The app encodes the math and writes the record.
Can I edit a finished game?
While a game is live, every turn is editable: the pencil icon opens the edit sheet, and the app cascades corrections through any later turns that depended on it.
Once a game is finalised (via End game), the move log is read-only. You can still replay it, tap to define words, and inspect the final board.
What dictionaries does the app support?
ENABLE (a public-domain word list) ships with every install. OSPD7 and custom word lists can be loaded by an operator at install time. Definition lookups pull from OSPD7, then WordNet, then Wiktionary in priority order. See Word definitions.
What rulesets does the app support?
Four built-ins: Casual Standard, House Rules, International Tournament, North American Tournament. Custom rulesets can be saved from the new-session form. See House rules.
Does the app track player ratings?
Not yet. Wins, win rate, average score, best game, and head-to-head records are tracked per player. A formal rating system isn’t built.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — it’s designed for it. Open it on your phone and prop it next to
the board for the whole evening. Layouts work down to a 390-pixel
viewport (iPhone 14). Animations honour prefers-reduced-motion.
What’s coming
A few things we want to add:
- A settings page for managing saved rulesets, setting defaults, and exporting your game history.
- Player ratings so a tournament player has a continuous record across their games.
- Live in-app play — playing a digital Scrabble game in the app itself, not just recording one. Future work.
- Clubs and tournaments — features for organised play. We want to hear from clubs first about what they actually need.
Found a bug or have an idea?
Tap Feedback in the app’s sidebar. It’s the same sheet that opens after your first finished game; one rating field, one open text field, and it goes straight to us.
We read every one.