# Build-A-Bookie — Golf & bowling bets w/ friends

> Social prediction app for virtual point-based competitions and tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Durham App Designs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bookie/id6746228299 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Durham App Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635683482)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bookie/id6746228299/reviews.md

## What is Build?

Build-A-Bookie is where your crew keeps score and makes it fun with friendly bets.

Spin up a book for golf, bowling, pickup basketball, a league season, or a custom challenge with friends. Post picks tied to real stats, enter scores, and watch bets settle automatically. Virtual stakes, real bragging rights. No real money, ever.

PERFECT FOR
• Golf foursomes and side games
• Bowling league nights
• Pickup teams and rec leagues
• Custom group challenges
• Solo goals when you want to bet on yourself

HOW IT WORKS
1. Start a book: invite your crew in one tap
2. Post bets on the next event: everyone picks a side
3. Enter scores: stats update, bets grade, standings move

EVERY BOOK HAS THREE SURFACES
• Clubhouse: what’s next, who’s leading, open bets
• Live: the current event, schedule, and action
• Log: history, money flow, and your crew’s record

STATS THAT STICK
Every bet ties to a score in your permanent record. Track performance over time, climb live leaderboards, and build a Star profile that follows you across books — wins, losses, streaks, and the stats you actually care about.

BUILT FOR FRIENDS, NOT STRANGERS
Private books with the people you play with. No sportsbook. No strangers. No deposits or cashouts; just competition, leaderboards, and talk-you-smack-in-the-group-chat energy.

ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
Build-A-Bookie uses virtual money for fun. No real-money wagering, no prizes, no withdrawals.

Terms of Use: https://build-a-bookie.com/#/terms

## Key features

- Create custom prediction groups
- Track sports, habits, and personal goals
- Live leaderboards and performance insights
- Virtual points, no real-money wagering
- Flexible scoring and competition formats
- Invite friends and track progress together

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team Builder | $4.99 | per month |
| League Builder | $19.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bookie/id6746228299/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Killer App

*2026-02-13*

Very informative and intuitive

## Frequently asked questions about Build

### What is Build-A-Bookie?

Build-A-Bookie is a social prediction app designed for entertainment. It allows users to create and join friendly competitions using virtual points, track outcomes, and compete on various topics without any real-money wagering.

### Can I bet real money on Build-A-Bookie?

No, Build-A-Bookie is strictly for entertainment purposes. All bets placed are fictional, and there are no real cash deposits, withdrawals, or prizes exchanged.

### What kind of competitions can I create on Build-A-Bookie?

You can create custom books for leagues, friend groups, coworkers, or personal goals. This includes sports predictions, habit tracking, productivity challenges, office games, and more.

### Does Build-A-Bookie have ads?

No, Build-A-Bookie does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the subscription options for Build-A-Bookie?

Build-A-Bookie offers two subscription plans: 'Team Builder' at $4.99 per month and 'League Builder' at $19.99 per month, providing enhanced features for group management and competition.

### What devices does Build-A-Bookie support?

Build-A-Bookie is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Build-A-Bookie updated?

The app was last updated on March 31, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Build-A-Bookie?

Build-A-Bookie has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for mature audiences due to its competitive and social nature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-08-28

What’s New in BAB

Build-A-Bookie is the book for your friends: golf, bowling, and game night with odds, scores, and standings. Pride money only. No real-money wagering.

This update:

Sharper Clubhouse & Live boards (black + green sportsbook look)
Cleaner event lines and bet cards
Faster settle & standings behind the scenes
Stability and polish throughout

### 3.0.0 — 2026-07-14

3.0 is a big one.

Build-A-Bookie: side bets with friends — golf, bowling, teams, custom. Virtual stakes. Real bragging rights.

NEW
• Clubhouse · Live · Log on every book
• Profile Book — friends bet on your golf & bowling from Home
• Commissioner’s Desk for leagues (schedule, scores, standings)
• Solo Workout Book — bet on yourself
• Free team books · Manage members · bowling & Home polish

No real-money wagering. Entertainment only.

### 2.0.5 — 2026-04-09

Build-A-Bookie 2.0 is here. The original premise was to build free betting books, but now we've grown into stat books as well, to make the betting feel more real!

What's new:
• A big update to the Tracker Screen, much easier to use and setup tracking.
• Quick and Flexible Book are now connected to Star Tracker!
• Updated quick book to link to flexible books, so the action can continue from the first book you make!
• The old add challenge has been replaced with specifics, such as add bowling night, add golf round, or add weekend.

### 2.0.4 — 2026-04-08

Build-A-Bookie 2.0 is here. The original premise was to build free betting books, but now we've grown into stat books as well, to make the betting feel more real!

What's new:
• Quick and Flexible Book are both more intuitive to users, making them easier to create
• Huge updates to golf, friend, and workout group flexible books
• Add round and add weekend, week, or month have replaced the old add challenge, to be more specific to book-building

### 2.0.3 — 2026-04-06

Build-A-Bookie 2.0 is here. The original premise was to build free betting books, but now we've grown into stat books as well, to make the betting feel more real!

What's new:
• All the old features of Build-A-Bookie are available for free, but we've upgraded for power users!
• Team and League Builder Subscriptions to build out advanced schedules, stats, and betting books. The long-term vision is that you can track your own, or your kids, lifetime stats.
• Star tracker is here to keep advanced tracking and stats of yourself or your kid. Keep lifetime stats in your pocket.
• A UI overhaul to give the app a more professional feel
• Advanced books were renamed to Flexible Books to remove future naming confusion!

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