# Pétanque — Fast & accurate measurements

> AI-powered pétanque measurement tool for accurate boule distance calculation. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastien BUET.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petanque/id1571334590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 200 MB
- Languages: French (France), American English
- Released: 2021-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petanque/id1571334590/reviews.md

## What is Pétanque?

The Pétanque app allows you to quickly know who is the closest to the jack, and to know the distance between the boules and the jack during a pétanque game.

Extremely simple and intuitive to use, just keep your device horizontally over the game and a photo is taken automatically using the embedded bubble level. The IA then detects the jack and the boules, estimates the distances, and the app numbers the boules from the closest to the farthest.
And Voilà! 
You can now see who is the closest and see the balls ranking and their estimated distances from the jack. It's that simple!

If the IA makes mistakes during the detection, you can:
- edit the jack by changing its position and size if it is incorrectly positioned 
- edit a boule by changing its position and size if it is incorrectly positioned 
- chose another jack if the app has detected several potential jacks and hadn't selected the good one
- delete a boule or a jack detected by mistake
- add a boule or the jack which hadn't been detected by activating the 'tap' mode and by taping on it directly
Read the embedded tutorial to know everything about the app.

If you have any issue, question or suggestion, just drop us an email at support@seb-appstore.com

Check out many other great iPhone and iPad apps at seb-appstore.com

You can find the app's terms of use at http://www.seb-appstore.com/PrivacyNotices/PetanqueTermsOfUse.php

## Key features

- Automatic distance measurement
- AI boule and jack detection
- Boule ranking by proximity
- Manual detection editing
- Tap-to-add feature
- Embedded tutorial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petanque/id1571334590/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Marche très bien

*2021-07-08*

App très pratique pour la pétanque. Simple à utiliser et ça marche nickel !

## Frequently asked questions about Pétanque

### How does Pétanque measure distances?

Pétanque uses AI to detect the jack and boules from a photo taken horizontally. It then estimates the distances and ranks the boules from closest to farthest.

### Can I correct errors in Pétanque's detection?

Yes, you can edit the position and size of the jack or boules if they are incorrectly detected. You can also choose a different jack or delete misidentified elements.

### Does Pétanque have ads?

Yes, Pétanque contains advertisements. The app also offers in-app purchases, which may include options to remove ads or unlock additional features.

### What devices does Pétanque support?

Pétanque is available for iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Pétanque updated?

The app was last updated on July 2, 2026, indicating recent development and potential for ongoing improvements and bug fixes.

### What is the age rating for Pétanque?

Pétanque has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to use.

### Does Pétanque offer a subscription plan?

Yes, Pétanque offers a yearly subscription plan for $3.99 per year, which may provide enhanced features or an ad-free experience.

### How do I add a boule or jack if it's not detected by Pétanque?

You can activate the 'tap' mode within the app and then simply tap on the jack or boule directly on your screen to add it.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-02

AI comes to Pétanque!
The app now uses AI to detect the boules and the jack, to estimate the distance and number the boules from the closest to the farthest !

### 1.2 — 2023-03-30

New Fast Mode to quickly know who is the closest to the jack
New design
Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2021-07-08

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2021-07-01

No release notes.

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All apps by Sebastien BUET: https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181

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