AKB.std vs The Picklr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AKB.std
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Your pocket billiards companion — AKB. Practice solo, run matches with friends, or take on the Great Devil. AKB supports 1 to 4 players, plus drop-in guests — from your very first shot to ruling the hall, there's a mode for you. Modes that were earned, not added. Beyond standard rules like Chinese 8-Ball, American 9-Ball, and English Snooker, there's a stack of modes you won't find anywhere else — AKB-2.1, AKB-RussianStyle, AKB-3Kingdoms, and AKB-GreatDevil, a monster-battle mode even beginners can jump right into. None of them were tacked on to pad a feature list — every one was tested and reworked on real tables, and only kept because it was genuinely fun and useful. More than a scorekeeper. Assistant: automatically records the score, accuracy, and best run of every practice and match. Coach: Growth Cards track your history, so you can see exactly where you're strong and where you're not. Scorekeeper: full scoring for multiplayer matches, with post-game reports for easy review. Play pool. AKB has you covered.
The Picklr
Easily find and join sports clubs with a streamlined booking process. Stay connected with your club through notifications and communication tools. Access 24/7 customer support for any assistance.
- Simplified booking process
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Live chat
- Club Notifications
- Communication tools
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Download our app today. Find your club and get started! - Simplified booking process - 24/7 Customer Support and Live chat - Club Notifications and communication tools
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: The Picklr at #169 against AKB.std's unranked. The Picklr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | AKB.std | The Picklr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (549 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 549 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #169 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 勇飞 郑 | PBC Labs |
Bugs and requests
AKB.std
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Picklr
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when clicking on scheduled event details
- App crashes when viewing session roster
- App crashes after 10-20 seconds on multiple devices
- App closes unexpectedly and returns to home screen
- Clicking waitlisted session redirects to different session
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- Viewing session roster shows wrong roster
- Favorites randomly add unwanted locations
- WiFi connectivity issues with home networks after iOS 26 update
- App loading failures on home WiFi but works on cellular
- Magic link login button non-functional
- Text notifications enabled but don't work
- Email notification links open mobile web instead of app
- Default facility selection not persisted after app close
- Booking flow shows all sessions instead of selected one
- Session detail scrolling requires finger release to continue
- DUPR connection error with 'Oops...' message
Requested features
12 requests- Calendar integration to add bookings to Google Calendar or Apple iCal
- Push notifications for waitlist availability
- Ability to lock or protect favorite locations from changes
- List view for calendar with skill level filtering
- Multi-day reservation booking in single action
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- In-app membership cancellation and pause options
- In-app reservation modification and cancellation
- Independent DUPR account unlinking without support
- Apple Pay payment option
- Persistent default facility selection
- Improved session detail scrolling without release requirement
- Better roster viewing experience
In-app purchases
AKB.std
No in-app purchases
The Picklr
No in-app purchases
