Comparison

APA Scorekeeper vs 33Pool

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
Read full description

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

33Pool

Features
Read full description

33Pool brings 33 Rotation billiards to your local table — and connects you with players around the world. 33 Rotation is a fast-paced billiards game built around rotation, strategy, shot making, and scoring. Every turn matters as players work through the balls, build points, and chase the perfect 33-point game. Whether you're playing with friends at the same table or connecting remotely, 33Pool makes it easy to play, score, and follow the game. With 33Pool you can: • Play and automatically score 33 Rotation matches • Use the casual scoreboard when playing with friends in person • Save your match results and keep track of your games • Play remotely with friends anywhere in the world using live video streaming through Kick.com • Watch live 33Pool Ladder matches • Follow ranked players and view the 33Pool leaderboards • Keep up with 33Pool news and community activity • Learn 33 Rotation with a built-in quick help guide • Access interactive tutorials, videos, and additional help on 33Pool.com REMOTE PLAY Have a webcam and an internet connection? Connect your Kick.com account and play 33 Rotation remotely with friends around the world. Each player competes from their own pool table while live video brings the match together. CASUAL PLAY Playing at the same table? Use 33Pool as your digital scoreboard. The app automatically handles the 33 Rotation scoring format so you can focus on playing. Finish the match and save the result for later. FOLLOW THE LADDER Watch live ranked 33Pool Ladder matches, check the leaderboards, follow player rankings, and see what's happening in the competitive 33 Rotation community. LEARN 33 ROTATION New to the game? The app includes a quick guide to help you get started, with links to interactive tutorials and videos on 33Pool.com for players who want to learn more. Three rounds. 33 possible points. Play at the table or across the world. Welcome to 33Pool.

Screenshots

APA Scorekeeper4 screens
33Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

APA Scorekeeper and 33Pool are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
APA Scorekeeper versus 33Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPA Scorekeeper33Pool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (265 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings265 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Poolplayers AssociationTaurus Media Network LLC

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
Show 17 more
  • 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
Show 24 more
  • 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

33Pool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

APA Scorekeeper

No in-app purchases

None

33Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APA Scorekeeper free?
APA Scorekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 33Pool free?
33Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APA Scorekeeper or 33Pool have ads?
Neither APA Scorekeeper nor 33Pool shows ads.

Other comparisons