Scoreholio vs APA Scorekeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scoreholio
Easily manage tournaments of any size, from casual backyard gatherings to large-scale events. Players can pre-register and receive real-time updates, while organizers benefit from flexible setup and interactive scoreboards. Includes features for tracking individual game stats and exploring different tournament formats.
- Tournament bracket generation
- Player pre-registration and check-in
- Real-time push notifications for players
- Interactive and customizable scoreboards
- Global and club player rankings
- Digital scoreboard for practice games
- Multiple tournament formats
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Whether you are running a backyard tournament or a 512 team mega tournament Scoreholio is the app for you. Running a tournament is easy peasy, all you need to do is Pre-Register or Check-in your players, hit start tournament, and let the app handle the rest. In-app tournament push notifications and colorful dashboards will help guide your players from check-in to championship. “Scoreholio can take you from 0 to hero in less than a week! “Easy Peasy” to use and caught on like wildfire here in South Mississippi!” - Daniel T “Scoreholio is so amazing — almost makes it too easy to run a tourney.” - Jeff C Not in a tournament? Use our digital Freeplay scoreboard to keep track of all your pickup and practice games. Not sure what kind of tournament to run? Try out our super fun Switcholio format that pairs different partners up every round. Playing Cornhole? We have the most innovative scoreboard in the sport. Use ScoreMagic to track every bag you throw. FEATURES • Formats: Round robin, single elimination and double elimination bracket, Squadholio, Pool Play • Pre-Registration with Pre-Payment: Share your tournament and let players sign up in advance. Collect entry fees right from the app!! • Push Notifications: App notifies players when they're up, and which court they're on • Global and Club Rankings: Think you can compete globally? Join now to get on the Scoreholio leaderboard • Game Tracking: Make a player profile and Scoreholio will track every game you play • Scan Check-in: Quickly register players by scanning their QR code or adding them manually • Interactive Scoreboards: Colorful real-time scoreboards at each court, on any supported tablet or phone • Dashboard: Real-time scores, standings, and brackets displayed in-app and on TVs • Flexibility: Easily set # of courts and rounds, time limit, etc., even change them during the event Organizers: Join the "Scoreholio Organizers & Players" group on Facebook for help and tips from our growing community of users! Supported Sports: • Axe Throwing • Billiards • Cornhole • Darts • Horseshoes • Pickleball • Pong • Popdarts • Table Shuffleboard • Table Tennis • Tennis • Volleyball • Other Sports (Use for any sport not listed above) Legal stuff: If you decide to purchase a subscription to unlock advanced features, it will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. By using Scoreholio, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://scoreholio.com/tou
APA Scorekeeper
This official scoring app allows pool league members to track 8-ball and 9-ball match scores. Manage team rosters, submit results to league operators, and provide match feedback. It also supports scoring and submitting partial matches.
- Score 8-ball and 9-ball matches
- Manage team rosters
- Submit scored matches
- Communicate match feedback
- Score partial matches
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The official scoring app of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) and Canadian Poolplayers Association (CPA) Pool Leagues, the World's Largest Pool League! Members of our Pool League can use this app to: - Keep the score of their 8-ball and 9-ball matches - Add and remove players from their teams' roster - Submit scored matches to their League Operator - Communicate feedback about a match to their League Operator - Score and submit partial matches in the event a match needs to span multiple days
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scoreholio at 4.8 against APA Scorekeeper's 3.1. Scoreholio also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 35%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 275). APA Scorekeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Scoreholio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. APA Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scoreholio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoreholio has 6.2K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Scoreholio's written reviews are positive against 35% of APA Scorekeeper's.
Scoreholio ships an update every 4 weeks, APA Scorekeeper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scoreholio | APA Scorekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.2K ratings) — better | 3.1 (275 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 34.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 275 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scoreholio Inc. | American Poolplayers Association |
Customer experience
Scoreholio
APA Scorekeeper
User reviews
Scoreholio
From 6.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Excellent tournament management
- 💪 Robust feature set
- ⭐ Great customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Concerns about pricing changes
- 🔍 Issues with certain features (e.g., map, SPR rating)
- 🤖 Complaints about ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
APA Scorekeeper
From 275 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Eliminates paper scoresheets and handwriting issues
- 📱 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- ⚡ Faster than manual paper scoring
- 🎯 Electronic score tracking and submission
- 📊 Live score updates during matches
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🌐 Requires internet/WiFi connectivity
- ⚠️ Unreliable performance during league play
- 🔄 Difficult match editing and correction workflows
- 📵 Cannot access scores after submission
Bugs and requests
Scoreholio
Reported bugs
3 issues- Trouble accessing private tournaments
- Issues with loading and performance
- Scoring and SPR calculation problems
Requested features
5 requests- Expand support for more sports/games
- Improve randomization and blind draw features
- Add more personalization options (e.g., avatars, profiles)
- Enhance mobile experience for players
- Integrate with other platforms and devices
APA Scorekeeper
Reported bugs
22 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Crashes during active match scoring
- Cannot switch between multiple matches during timeouts
- Incorrect ball scoring (last ball not counted)
- Player names switching automatically
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- Blue screen loading failures
- App won't open or launch
- Grayed-out interface after going back multiple turns
- Modal errors when correcting past turns
- Landscape mode displays only bottom half of screen
- Aspect ratio removed after updates
- Null value errors in 8-ball module
- Requires weekly uninstall/reinstall to function
- Loses connection when WiFi drops
- Slow load times on Android (1-3 minutes)
- Cannot mark table size without warning before submit
- Timeout prevents access to other match
- Battery drains excessively (4 hours instead of 10)
- App gets locked in data entry loop
- Server connection failures
- iOS 15.1 compatibility issues
- Cloud sync problems preventing reinstalls
Requested features
29 requests- Practice/demo mode for training without real matches
- Dead ball tracking in 9-ball scoring
- Apple Watch support for real-time score viewing
- Match deletion functionality (not just reset)
- Detailed match statistics and analytics
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- Ball count display for 9-ball
- Landscape/rotation mode for tablets
- Post-submission score review capability
- Offline scoring with later sync capability
- Spectator/live viewing mode
- Division scoreboard showing all team results
- Team avatar/logo customization
- Player payment tracking and splitting
- Roll call/availability tracking for game nights
- Team chat functionality
- Scratch shot and ball-in-hand tracking
- Early 8/8OB/9OS tracking in final stats
- Fouls per player tracking
- Makeup match notifications
- Notes section for dues and administrative items
- Current shooter indicator (8/9 ball icon)
- Sync scores between opposing tables with permission
- Macintosh/laptop app version
- Skill level sum calculator during matches
- Individual player point totals in 9-ball
- Games won per player in 8-ball
- Match progression visualization
- Shot percentage and safety success stats
- Opponent history tracking
In-app purchases
Scoreholio
- SPR+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Competitive$4.991 Month
- Advanced$9.991 Month
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- Pro$19.991 Month
- SPR+1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Competitive$49.991 Year
- Advanced$99.991 Year
- Pro$199.991 Year
- 3 Alert Credits$9.99
- 10 Alert Credits$24.99
APA Scorekeeper
No in-app purchases









