Snooker Buddy vs AvatarControls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snooker Buddy
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Snooker Buddy is a simple, dependable scorekeeper for matches played on a real snooker table. Set up your players, choose the match format and decide who breaks first. During each frame, simply tap the ball that was potted. Snooker Buddy keeps track of the current break, frame score, match score, player at the table and balls available to play. The scoring interface responds as the frame progresses, guiding you through reds and colours before moving automatically into the final yellow-to-black clearance. Features include: • Clear scoring controls designed for use beside the table • Single-frame, best-of and open-ended matches • Standard or customised numbers of reds • Current break, frame score and match score • Automatic ball-on guidance • Foul and free-ball recording • Concessions and tied-frame respotted black • Undo and frame restart • Automatic alternating breaks between frames • Reusable player profiles • Match and frame history • Player statistics, including wins and highest breaks • Automatic restoration of an unfinished match • Complete backup and restore • Support for iPhone and iPad • Dynamic Type, VoiceOver labels and hardware-keyboard shortcuts • English, German, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Your match information is stored locally on your device, so no account is required. Backup files are created only when you choose and can be saved or shared wherever you prefer. Snooker Buddy is a scoring utility for use during a real snooker match. It does not simulate the game itself.
AvatarControls
Create a personalized smart home experience with intuitive automation and comprehensive device management. Control your connected devices hands-free, set up custom scenes for daily routines, and share access with family for a truly intelligent living space.
- Hands-free voice control
- Intelligent device interconnection
- Customizable smart scenes
- Family sharing of device access
- Extensive device compatibility
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Build Your Exclusive Smart Living Space, AvatarControls app offers an intuitive interface, providing personalized automation settings and comprehensive smart device management capabilities. - Hands-Free Voice Control Compatible with mainstream smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Speaker, enabling you to manage your smart devices effortlessly without the need for manual operation. - Intelligent Device Interconnection Supports cross-brand device connectivity, allowing for quick addition and configuration of automated scenarios between devices. Seamlessly integrate lights, home appliances, and more to create an efficient and comfortable living environment. - Customizable Scenes Tailored to You Customize various smart scene modes according to your daily habits, such as morning routine, away-from-home, and movie-watching modes. With just one click, easily trigger whole-home smart device interactions. - Family Sharing for Enhanced Enjoyment Effortlessly share smart device access with family and friends, enabling everyone to jointly customize smart home solutions and become creators of the intelligent lifestyle. - Extensive Compatibility Supports a wide range of smart devices, including smart bulbs, switches, sockets, holiday lights, thermostats, cameras, and security systems. We will continue to expand compatibility with more products in the future. For the latest product information and app updates, please visit our official website: http://www.avatarcontrols.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AvatarControls at Free against Snooker Buddy's $1.99. AvatarControls also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
AvatarControls is free to download; Snooker Buddy costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Snooker Buddy ships an update every 21 months, AvatarControls every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Snooker Buddy | AvatarControls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (607 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 607 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NUIFISH LIMITED | Shenzhen Avatar Controls Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Snooker Buddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AvatarControls
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights flashing bright white during pairing
- Saved settings not persisting after power cycles
- Inconsistent behavior when changing modes
- Microphone-based features not functioning
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Siri, widgets, and HomeKit
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Enhance group control for multiple lights
- Optimize app performance and stability
In-app purchases
Snooker Buddy
No in-app purchases
AvatarControls
No in-app purchases









