# Sidepots vs BBs Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Sidepots at 5.0 against BBs Viewer's 3.0. Sidepots also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). BBs Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sidepots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Sidepots ships an update every 3 weeks, BBs Viewer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidepots | BBs Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepots-keglerz-client/id1588119105/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbs-viewer/id1618596913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Print Checks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528794952) | [Robert Valentino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618596915) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidepots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepots-keglerz-client/id1588119105)

This client app allows users to view live standings and side pot results for bowling tournaments and leagues managed by the Keglerz Event Management System. It provides real-time access to tournament data, including brackets and high-game pots. Requires iOS 14 or later and an internet connection.

**Highlights:** View live tournament standings, Track league side pots, Access Keglerz EMS data, Supports brackets and high-game pots, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BBs Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbs-viewer/id1618596913)

View bowling tournament standings directly on your device. Upload and retrieve reports from the cloud, reducing the need for printed paper. Essential for leagues using specific bracket and sidepot software.

**Highlights:** View bowling standings reports, Upload reports to the cloud, Retrieve reports from the cloud, View reports on local device, Reduces paper printing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidepots free?

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

### Is BBs Viewer free?

BBs Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sidepots or BBs Viewer?

Sidepots is rated higher. Sidepots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BBs Viewer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sidepots or BBs Viewer have ads?

Sidepots shows ads; BBs Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sidepots or BBs Viewer?

Sidepots ships an update every 3 weeks, and BBs Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, Sidepots was updated on November 3, 2026 and BBs Viewer on November 3, 2026.

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