# APA Scorekeeper vs LinePlay Golf

The clearest difference is rating: LinePlay Golf at 5.0 against APA Scorekeeper's 3.1. APA Scorekeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (275 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LinePlay Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. APA Scorekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

LinePlay Golf 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.

APA Scorekeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, LinePlay Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APA Scorekeeper | LinePlay Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apa-scorekeeper/id1480884510/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineplay-golf/id6787106331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Poolplayers Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225739490) | [Young Minds Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787106333) |

## 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


### LinePlay Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineplay-golf/id6787106331)

Enhance your golf game with live GPS distances, wind, and slope data. Plan your shots with detailed course strategy, track your scores, and analyze your progress. Offers advanced features for reading greens and understanding fairway terrain.

**Highlights:** Live GPS distances, Wind and slope data, Green slope heatmaps, Fairway terrain analysis, Shot strategy engine, Fast score entry, Round history and stats

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinePlay Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| LinePlay Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APA Scorekeeper free?

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

### Is LinePlay Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APA Scorekeeper or LinePlay Golf?

LinePlay Golf is rated higher. APA Scorekeeper averages 3.1 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while LinePlay Golf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do APA Scorekeeper or LinePlay Golf have ads?

Neither APA Scorekeeper nor LinePlay Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APA Scorekeeper or LinePlay Golf?

APA Scorekeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and LinePlay Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, APA Scorekeeper was updated on November 3, 2026 and LinePlay Golf on October 31, 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.*