# Scoreholio vs APA Scorekeeper

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoreholio | APA Scorekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926/reviews)** | [3.1 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-scorekeeper/id1480884510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scoreholio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474848703) | [American Poolplayers Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225739490) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoreholio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoreholio/id1370777926)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPR+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Competitive | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| SPR+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Competitive | $49.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $199.99 | per year |
| 3 Alert Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Alert Credits | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Excellent tournament management
- 💪 Robust feature set
- ⭐ Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble accessing private tournaments
- Issues with loading and performance
- Scoring and SPR calculation problems

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-scorekeeper/id1480884510)

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.

**Highlights:** Score 8-ball and 9-ball matches, Manage team rosters, Submit scored matches, Communicate match feedback, Score partial matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoreholio free?

Scoreholio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is APA Scorekeeper free?

APA Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scoreholio or APA Scorekeeper?

Scoreholio is rated higher. Scoreholio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while APA Scorekeeper averages 3.1 from 275 ratings.

### Do Scoreholio or APA Scorekeeper have ads?

Scoreholio shows ads; APA Scorekeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scoreholio or APA Scorekeeper?

Scoreholio ships an update every 4 weeks, and APA Scorekeeper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scoreholio was updated on November 6, 2026 and APA Scorekeeper on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*