Comparison

APA Scorekeeper vs BreakStats

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Score 8-ball and 9-ball matches
  • Manage team rosters
  • Submit scored matches
  • Communicate match feedback
  • Score partial matches
Features
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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

About

BreakStats

Features
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BreakStats is a pool match tracker built for players who want better records, cleaner scorekeeping, and deeper insight into their game. Track matches for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Straight Pool, One Pocket, and Rotation. Save opponents, venues, match formats, race and set details, notes, racks, innings, balls pocketed, bonus points and match results in one organized place. Whether you are practicing, matching up with friends, playing league, or reviewing your long-term progress, BreakStats helps turn every match into useful history. Key features: • Track pool matches across multiple game types • Save opponents with contact info, ratings, skill levels, and notes • Save venues and set default locations for faster match setup • Score races, sets, and open-ended matches • Track rack wins, ball points, breakers, match notes, and results • Straight Pool support with inning tracking, fouls, reracks, high runs, and ball tracking • Push out support for 9-Ball and 10-Ball workflows • Optional Bonus Points and Bonus Challenges for performance tracking • Filter match history by opponent, venue, game type, date, and result • View opponent-specific stats and personal performance trends • Merge duplicate player records without losing match history • Export and import backup files with BreakStats Pro • Built-in help articles and glossary for app features and pool terms BreakStats is designed to be practical at the table. The interface keeps setup fast, scoring clear, and history easy to review later. Use it to remember who you played, where you played, what the race was, how the match ended, and what you learned from it. BreakStats Pro unlocks premium features including full match history, advanced stats, and data backup/export tools. A free trial is available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

APA Scorekeeper4 screens
BreakStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APA Scorekeeper at none against BreakStats's 2. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BreakStats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. APA Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
APA Scorekeeper versus BreakStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPA ScorekeeperBreakStats
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (265 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings265 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAmerican Poolplayers AssociationHUGH S GARNER

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

BreakStats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

APA Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BreakStats

Subscriptions2
  • BreakStats Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • BreakStats Pro Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is APA Scorekeeper free?
APA Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BreakStats free?
BreakStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APA Scorekeeper or BreakStats have ads?
Neither APA Scorekeeper nor BreakStats shows ads.

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