APA Scorekeeper vs BIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BIS at 5.0 against APA Scorekeeper's 3.1. BIS also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). APA Scorekeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (272 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. APA Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APA Scorekeeper has 272 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
APA Scorekeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, BIS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APA Scorekeeper | BIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (272 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Poolplayers Association | Cory Hinkley |
Customer experience
APA Scorekeeper
BIS
Bugs and requests
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
BIS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
APA Scorekeeper
No in-app purchases
BIS
- BIS Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- BIS Pro Annual$12.991 Year
