Nine Ball ScorePad

Sports

Ratings

Age

4+

Sports

Languages

English

Latest Version 2.0

Fri Mar 03 2023

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

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.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

72/100

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.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

Features

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

Tips & Walkthrough

Setting Up Your Match

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.

Gameplays

Digital Scoring Logic

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.