# Balls! The Over Counter — ... for Cricket Umpires > Cricket umpire's digital counter for deliveries, overs, and game events. (iPhone/iPad app by Electric Glass Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-the-over-counter/id1179709512 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Electric Glass Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143539327) - Category: Sports, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-12-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-the-over-counter/id1179709512/reviews.md ## What is Balls! The Over Counter? Balls vs Stones The problem with cricket counters, is the feeling that arrives when you've judged a close lbw, explained to the bowler that it was going down leg, signalled 2 leg byes, picked the bowler's cap up off the floor and then justified your decision to the keeper, that you might have transferred a stone, but then again you might not. You try to think back through the over, but was there a wide or a no ball? And the square leg umpire isn't looking, and probably isn't even counting. Balls! Balls has a timer which shows you how long it has been since you last recorded a delivery, and prevents you recording another until sufficient time has passed. It also: - Tracks wides and no balls. - Keeps track of the number of overs you have umpired. - Has a '3D touch' mode to so you can leave the phone unlocked, in your pocket, with the app running, safe in the knowledge that no deliveries will be accidentally recorded. - Shows how many balls remain. - Has an undo feature. The pro version (with in app purchase): - Records full detail on what has been bowled. - Keeps track of the team score and wickets. - Shows how many runs were scored and balls were bowled off the current over. - Allows you to set different length timers for boundaries and wickets. And it's (mostly) free. So get Balls, better than stones. ## Key features - Delivery timer to prevent accidental recordings - Tracks wides and no balls - Keeps track of overs umpired - 3D touch mode for pocket use - Shows remaining balls - Undo feature - Pro version with score and wicket tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Balls Pro | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-the-over-counter/id1179709512/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Do not download this app *2023-06-26, version 1.22* This app is practically useless unless you upgrade to pro which costs money. You can’t even count the number of runs on it!!! 😡 ### 4/5 — SUGGESTION *2022-06-30, version 1.22* Hi, Just started using your advanced settings. Is there a way or can you introduce a record to look back on. In case there is a discrepancy between umpires score on here and scorers scorebook. Thanks ### 4/5 — Great .... but *2019-04-12, version 1.22* How do you record penalty runs or non standard runs e.g ball hitting helmet on field etc... ### 3/5 — Scorer *2019-02-09* This app can work really well for umpires and scores, meaning the timer to record a delivery by a bowler is too long, remove the timer feature (20 secs) keep in mind a spinner can be ready after a dot ball in 10 seconds or less in some cases. **Developer response:** Apologies for taking over a year to come back to you! (I'm busy with another project), thanks for using the app and thanks for the feedback. There is an option under settings to disable or modify the length of the timer. You can also choose whether or not to disable the buttons. Hope this helps and again apologies for not keeping a closer eye on reviews. ## Frequently asked questions about Balls! The Over Counter ### What is Balls! The Over Counter used for? Balls! The Over Counter is a digital tool designed for cricket umpires to accurately track deliveries, overs, and various game events during a match. It helps prevent errors and provides a clear overview of the game's progression. ### Does Balls! The Over Counter have ads? No, Balls! The Over Counter does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features. ### What features are available in the pro version of Balls! The Over Counter? The pro version, available via in-app purchase, allows for full detail recording of what has been bowled, tracks team scores and wickets, and shows runs scored and balls bowled in the current over. It also lets you set different timers for boundaries and wickets. ### How does the 3D touch mode in Balls! The Over Counter work? The 3D touch mode allows you to leave your phone unlocked in your pocket with the app running. This prevents accidental recording of deliveries while ensuring the app remains active and ready for use. ### What is the update frequency for Balls! The Over Counter? The app was last updated on April 15, 2018, with the latest version being 1.22. While updates may not be very frequent, the core functionality remains stable for its intended purpose. ### On which devices can Balls! The Over Counter be used? Balls! The Over Counter is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system. ### What is the user rating for Balls! The Over Counter? The app has received an excellent rating of 4.8 stars based on 43 user ratings. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction with its performance and features. ### Is Balls! The Over Counter suitable for beginners? Yes, the app is rated for ages 4 and up, suggesting it has a user-friendly interface. The core features for tracking deliveries and overs are straightforward to learn and use. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.22 — 2018-04-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Minor UI tweaks ### 1.21 — 2017-10-23 - Minor amends ### 1.2 — 2017-10-22 - Improved UI for better visibility in sunlight. - Tap timer to override and re-enable buttons. - +/- buttons for quick increase and decrease of score stats in settings. ### 1.1 — 2016-12-07 Minor fixes and improvements ### 1.0 — 2016-12-04 No release notes. ## More apps by Electric Glass Ltd - [Feed Your Elephant French GCSE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-your-elephant-french-gcse/id1200288883) - [Feed Your Elephant SpanishGCSE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-your-elephant-spanishgcse/id1205311891) All apps by Electric Glass Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1143539327 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*