BridgePal is a free wireless scoring solution for bridge clubs that lets you enter scores on a phone or tablet and transmit them to a Windows PC scoring program via a wireless router. The system supports major scoring programs, works offline, and has a long-running track record since 2011, with PC software components available from bridgepal.co.uk. It has 1,000+ total downloads and 29 downloads in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Free to use for clubs and players
Wireless at-table scoring with Windows PC integration
Offline operation without broadband
Long-running, proven platform since 2011
Requires separate Windows PC scoring software and a wireless router; not a standalone mobile app
Setup can be more involved than all-in-one scoring apps
About BridgePal
BridgePal is a card app developed by John Goacher.
How many times has BridgePal been downloaded?
BridgePal has been downloaded 4.7 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 29 times.
What is the rating of BridgePal?
BridgePal is rated 4.29 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings.
Is BridgePal free?
BridgePal is free to download. The APK download size is 1.93 MB. The latest version available is 1.5.11. The last update was on November 19, 2025.
What are the requirements for BridgePal?
BridgePal requires Android 4.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since November 2016.
Description
BridgePal is a free wireless scoring system for bridge sessions. Scores are entered at the table using the BridgePal client app on a phone or tablet, and transmitted via a wireless router to a scoring program running on a Windows PC. All of the major scoring program, that utilise the standard wireless scoring interface, are supported.
A number of optional advanced features may be individually enabled by the director: If a hand record file is available, various contract entry validation checks can be performed, and hands may be viewed in the BridgePal app, together with makeable contracts, immediately after they have been played at the table. If hands are shuffled at the table, rather than pre-dealt, a hand record file may be created by entering the hands via the BridgePal app. Hands can be played in double dummy mode on the BridgePal scoring unit with card by card guidance, after they have been played at the table (if the free BridgeSolver app is installed on the BridgePal).
All of the PC software components are downloadable from http://bridgepal.co.uk. The website contains detailed instructions on setting up and configuring the system.
There are no charges for the BridgePal app or for any of the PC software components and no usage charges whatsoever. A bridge club need only pay for the hardware - android phones or tablets, a wifi router, and a PC to run the scoring software. By using low cost android phones, a system can be put together for a fraction of the cost of a configuration based on old fashioned purpose built wireless scoring units. Android scoring units also provide a better display and take up much less space on the bridge table.
The system was originally developed for use at Chislehurst bridge club in the UK and has been in use there twice weekly since December 2011, making it probably the first android based wireless scoring system in regular use. It is freely available to any club wishing to use it. A BridgePal system does not depend on a broadband connection or mobile data connection and can therefore be set up in any location.
Recent changes: Version 1.5.11 - enable keyboard input for bidding alerts when recording bidding - Updated to target android api release 36 Version 1.5.10 - Updated to target android api release 35 - Minor UI improvements Version 1.5.9 - Updated to use android api release 34
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★★★★★
Superb app - very easy to use at our local bridge club - and great that
it's free!
★★★★★
Simple, Easy and Free Really easy to use and well supported wireless scorer. Free software and minimal hardware costs. Can try with no set up cost Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Lots of our members are over 80 and they love it.
★★★★★
First class software to go with BridgeScore duplicate scoring software on a PC. Technical support is both fast and effective. If you need to score duplicate bridge games for a small club with limited budget, this freeware system should be your first stop.
★★☆☆☆
Wont download.
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Technologies used by BridgePal
7 permissions·17 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE, INTERNET, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, and DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION. These are standard network and storage permissions; no sensitive personal data is requested. BridgePal can operate offline and does not rely on broadband.
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