# APA Scorekeeper vs BIS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | APA Scorekeeper | BIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-scorekeeper/id1480884510/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bis-pool/id6757766853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Poolplayers Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225739490) | [Cory Hinkley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865994672) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bis-pool/id6757766853)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIS Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| BIS Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APA Scorekeeper free?

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

### Is BIS free?

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

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

BIS is rated higher. APA Scorekeeper averages 3.1 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while BIS averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do APA Scorekeeper or BIS have ads?

Neither APA Scorekeeper nor BIS shows ads.

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

APA Scorekeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and BIS every 3 days. Most recently, APA Scorekeeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and BIS on October 25, 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.*