Comparison

FargoRate vs BIS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FargoRate

Track your pool game statistics, including your FargoRate rating and match history. Search for players by various criteria and view upcoming events. Unlock advanced features like detailed opponent history and unlimited favorites with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Personal player stats
  • FargoRate rating tracking
  • Player search by location and rating
  • Match history
  • Opponent match history
  • Upcoming events and streams
Features
Currently charting
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NEW — CHALLENGES Join sponsored challenges, each with its own goal, deadline and rewards. Track your progress as you play, see how you’re doing, and finish before time runs out. New challenges are added regularly. Challenges are a FargoRate Pro feature. FargoRate rates hundreds of thousands of pool players worldwide. Check your current rating, follow your game count, look up any player, and dig into the match history behind the numbers. REDESIGNED THROUGHOUT This release brings a refreshed interface across the app, with faster navigation, cleaner player cards, and easier searching. FREE • Your FargoRate rating and robustness (how many games your rating is based on) • Your player card • Search players by name • Upcoming events and live streams • Favorite players (limited) FARGORATE PRO • Challenges: join sponsored, time-limited goals and track your progress to earn rewards • Full match history: every match behind your rating • Head-to-head history: your record against any opponent • Advanced search: filter by location, rating range, established status, or any combination • League integration: upcoming league matches and rosters • Unlimited favorites ALREADY IN AN AFFILIATED LEAGUE? You may already have Pro included with your league membership. Sign in to check. Not in an affiliated league? Unlock everything with a monthly or yearly FargoRate Pro subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Support: support@fargorate.com Privacy Policy: https://fargorate.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://fargorate.com/terms

About

BIS

This app digitizes billiards league management for players and operators. It offers real-time scoring, detailed player statistics, and automated fee collection. Enjoy a sleek interface and comprehensive league oversight.

Highlights
  • Real-time 8-Ball and 9-Ball scoring
  • Detailed player statistics tracking
  • Automated league fee collection
  • League and roster management
  • Match history and global leaderboards
  • Dark-mode interface
Features
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Your league. Your game. Your progress. BIS - Pool brings your pool league together in one app. Powered by Breakpoint International Standard, it connects schedules, match scoring, ratings, and player stats so you can stay focused on your next match. Compete in 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball with singles and team league formats. Whether you’re joining your first session or chasing the top of the standings, BIS - Pool keeps your competition within reach. - Find your league: Browse available sessions and join the competition. - Stay ready: View schedules, upcoming matches, and team information. - Keep score: Record match results and follow league standings. - Track your progress: Explore player stats, ratings, and match history throughout the season. - Stay connected: Coordinate with teammates through in-app chat. - Manage your entries: Handle session entries and payments from your phone. Player ratings informed by match results and handicapped races help create competitive matchups across skill levels. Build your record, follow your results, and see how your game develops over time. Team captains and league operators can manage teams, schedules, scoring, and standings, keeping everyone connected to the same league information. Download BIS - Pool, create your player profile, and find your next competition. The new standard for pool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FargoRate4 screens
BIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BIS at 5.0 against FargoRate's 3.1. BIS also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FargoRate's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 4) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FargoRate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FargoRate has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FargoRate ships an update monthly, BIS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FargoRate versus BIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFargoRateBIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (55 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFargoRate LLCCory Hinkley

Customer experience

FargoRate

All ratings55 ratings
Positive50.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative77.8%

BIS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FargoRate

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Inaccurate and fake results
  • Search feature not working
  • App not working at all
  • Password problems, cannot log in
  • Matches and ratings not updated in real time
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  • Black screen on iPhone 11
  • App crashes when opening
  • Grey screen, cannot use functions
  • No visible button to accept login
  • Cannot find name in ratings
  • Blank stats after season start
  • Network unavailable for login
  • Subscription error, no features unlocked
  • Cannot get past starting an account
  • Tried to login, network unavailable
  • Cannot see match stats after buying subscription
  • Favorite team never remembered
  • Data not showing up properly
  • Keeps asking to sign up, fails
  • Locked out, password reset fails
  • Still logging in, ugh
  • Won't launch past login page
  • Paid for subscription, now free account
  • App crashes when opening
  • Crashes every time after paying
  • Horrible app, messes up ratings
  • Paid but broken, still get ads
  • Didn't merge with old history
  • 3 different ratings

Requested features

14 requests
  • Manual for understanding text & stats
  • Real-time updates for matches and ratings
  • Better name search functionality
  • Ability to see other people's match history
  • Ability to see other players' full info
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  • Redesign from the ground up with modern UI
  • Match history for any player by date range
  • Allow non-players to use the app
  • Rating history and trend line for any player
  • Tournament results for any player
  • Country leaders by player rankings
  • Ranking by tournament wins
  • See anyone's match history
  • Sort and filter match history

BIS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FargoRate

Subscriptions2
  • FargoRate Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Player App Subscription$12.991 Year
2 purchases

BIS

Subscriptions2
  • BIS Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BIS Pro Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is FargoRate free?
FargoRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BIS free?
BIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FargoRate or BIS?
BIS is rated higher. FargoRate averages 3.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while BIS averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FargoRate or BIS have ads?
Neither FargoRate nor BIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FargoRate or BIS?
FargoRate ships an update monthly, and BIS every 3 days. Most recently, FargoRate was updated on November 1, 2026 and BIS on October 25, 2026.

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