APA Scorekeeper vs Score2Sync
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
Score2Sync
Effortlessly track and sync live sports scores in real-time from your phone or Apple Watch. Supports over 16 sports with intuitive controls and custom game settings. Offers unlimited access for free by entering your email.
- Live score syncing over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Apple Watch companion app for scoring
- Supports 16+ sports and custom modes
- Tap to score, swipe to undo
- Game and set tracking with tiebreak rules
- One-handed portrait mode for play
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Score2Sync is the fastest way to track and sync live scores during any sport — on your phone or Apple Watch. Tap to score. Glance to check. Sync in real time. LIVE SCORE SYNC Share a 4-digit code with your opponent and scores update live on both devices over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — no internet needed. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Score from your wrist without touching your phone. Scores sync instantly between your watch and phone. 16+ SPORTS Tennis, Pickleball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash, Racquetball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, American Football, Rugby, Lacrosse and also A Custom Scoring Mode for any sport that we do not know BUILT FOR THE COURT • Tap to score, swipe to undo • Custom player and team names • Set and game tracking with tiebreak rules • Serving indicator • Pause and resume any game • Portrait-only for one-handed use during play Free to download. No account required. Play 3 games free daily — enter your email for unlimited access at no charge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Score2Sync at 5.0 against APA Scorekeeper's 3.1. APA Scorekeeper's advantage is ratings volume (275 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Score2Sync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APA Scorekeeper has 275 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | APA Scorekeeper | Score2Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (275 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Poolplayers Association | GIRIDHAR RAYALA |
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
Score2Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
APA Scorekeeper
No in-app purchases
Score2Sync
No in-app purchases
