Nine Ball ScorePad is a highly functional digital scorekeeper that solves the 'pen and paper' struggle for pool players. Its best feature is the support for up to nine teams and multiple players, making it suitable not just for friendly matches, but for organized league nights or local tournaments.
The interface is designed for use in a dimly lit pool hall, with high-contrast balls and clear text. Small details, like the ability to speak names into the device and the 'undo' button for accidental taps, show that the developer actually understands the flow of a real game. While the learning curve for going back through menus is a bit steep initially, once you've scored one match, it becomes an indispensable tool that lets you focus on your stroke instead of the score.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.0Fri Mar 03 2023
This version provides an update to recommended settings.
Nine Ball ScorePad is designed to assist in scoring Nine Ball games. Up to nine teams can enter their rosters and a rank for each player. There can be up to eight players on each team.
Tap the players icon to reveal the roster for the selected team. Tap one of the balls to select a team. Set up teams by entering the team's name, the players and the ranking for each player. Use the keyboard or simply speak into your iOS device to enter names and rankings.
Set up a match by moving the chalk to the names of two players. When a player is selected the name in the roster is highlighted. Tap the eraser to either erase the players selected in the setup or to erase the entire roster.
When the scorepad opens balls 1 through 9 are shown down the middle of the screen. The current player is indicated by the highlight and cue stick. When a player makes a ball either tap the ball or drag it to the player's column.
Tap the player's icon to return to the roster setup screen. Tap the chart for the summary page. Sound can be turned on or off by tapping the sound icon. Undo a ball by tapping undo or assign a defensive or missed shot by tapping D or M.
Tap the table icon to show the summary table which displays a record of the games. The table includes the game number, balls made for both players as well as the number of innings and the number of defensive balls in each game.
Score is kept by tapping and sliding balls either to the right or left. As the score changes, the chart at the top of the screen show the number of balls to be made and the number of balls scored.
Icons at the bottom of the screen allow the user to return to the roster, see the results table, turn the sound on or off, undo the last ball scored, score a defensive move, or score a miss.
Requires iOSΒ 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Nine Ball ScorePad is designed to assist in scoring Nine Ball games. Up to nine teams can enter their rosters and a rank for each player.
Nine Ball ScorePad is designed to assist in scoring Nine Ball games. Up to nine teams can enter their rosters and a rank for each player. There can be up to eight players on each team.
Tap the players icon to reveal the roster for the selected team. Tap one of the balls to select a team. Set up teams by entering the team's name, the players and the ranking for each player. Use the keyboard or simply speak into your iOS device to enter names and rankings.
Set up a match by moving the chalk to the names of two players. When a player is selected the name in the roster is highlighted. Tap the eraser to either erase the players selected in the setup or to erase the entire roster.
When the scorepad opens balls 1 through 9 are shown down the middle of the screen. The current player is indicated by the highlight and cue stick. When a player makes a ball either tap the ball or drag it to the player's column.
Tap the player's icon to return to the roster setup screen. Tap the chart for the summary page. Sound can be turned on or off by tapping the sound icon. Undo a ball by tapping undo or assign a defensive or missed shot by tapping D or M.
Tap the table icon to show the summary table which displays a record of the games. The table includes the game number, balls made for both players as well as the number of innings and the number of defensive balls in each game.
Score is kept by tapping and sliding balls either to the right or left. As the score changes, the chart at the top of the screen show the number of balls to be made and the number of balls scored.
Icons at the bottom of the screen allow the user to return to the roster, see the results table, turn the sound on or off, undo the last ball scored, score a defensive move, or score a miss.









Nine Ball ScorePad is a specialized utility app developed by Ventura Educational Systems for billiards enthusiasts. It allows users to manage complex Nine Ball matches by entering team rosters (up to eight players per team) and individual player rankings. The app features a tactile interface where players drag balls to respective columns to score. It includes advanced tracking for innings, defensive moves (D), and missed shots (M), providing a comprehensive summary table at the end of each game. With voice-input support for rosters and a detailed results chart, it is a powerful tool for serious pool players.
Support for up to nine teams with eight players each
Voice-to-text input for quick roster setup
Track innings, misses, and defensive shots
Interactive drag-and-drop ball scoring
Detailed summary tables and charts for every match
Undo functionality for quick corrections
First, tap the teams icon to enter your rosters. You can type the names or use the microphone to speak them. Once the match begins, drag balls 1 through 9 to the current player's side as they are pocketed. Use the 'D' button to log defensive play and the 'M' for misses.
The app follows standard Nine Ball scoring rules. It tracks the game number, balls made per player, and the total number of innings. The summary chart provides a visual representation of how many balls are left to be pocketed, keeping players informed throughout the match.
Yes, the app includes a summary table that records game numbers and balls made, though history is typically tied to the current active session.