# Checkbilliard > Virtual billiards coach for personalized training and game improvement. (iPhone/iPad app by Checkbilliard GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbilliard/id819233768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Checkbilliard GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/819233772) - Category: Sports, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.1 · 34 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more - Released: 2014-02-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbilliard/id819233768/reviews.md ## What is Checkbilliard? Checkbilliard represents a quantum leap in billiard training methodology. It’s a tool, or actually, a “virtual billiards coach” which allows you to precisely determine your current strengths and weaknesses – and matches specific, personally generated exercises and practice routines so you can improve where you need it most. You’ll need a Smartphone or a tablet, an internet connection (Wi-Fi when viewing the massive collection of HD instructional videos), a real pool table… and you’re good to go! Are you ready to take your game to the next level? An exclusive selection of the world’s top professional players has devoted themselves to the Checkbilliard system, in order to pass their knowledge, skills, and abilities on to you. The Checkbilliard app is a completely new training concept, based on the world’s most successful billiard (training) system, the Playing Ability Test (PAT), developed by Ralph Eckert (Germany). Eckert, a billiard professional, national teams’ trainer, and author of several books, is currently responsible for the PAT system – the only billiard training method recommended by the World Pool Association (WPA) and also by the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF). Checkbilliard GmbH is the legal successor to www.pat-billiard.com, and will organize all existing player and coach data, rankings, and test scores, into the new Checkbilliard system. During the three year development phase, the complete “old” approach has been revised and totally new tests, workouts and exercises have been developed. Where previously, the PAT evaluation system concluded with tests, now with the Checkbilliard system, the tests are only the beginning of an intensive new training method. In order to find out how this revolutionary new training system can help you, just download the app, and give it a try! With Checkbilliard, we guarantee that you will improve your game, and with “ball in hand” you have the control to succeed! Have fun and success! Your Checkbilliard Crew ## Key features - Virtual billiards coach - Personalized strength/weakness analysis - Customized exercises and routines - HD instructional videos - Professional player knowledge transfer - Based on WPA/EPBF endorsed system ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbilliard/id819233768/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Trouble with videos on Iphone14 ProMax *2023-06-18* Just get a gray screen videos won’t play. Entered a support ticket more than 7 days ago. No response from tech support. ### 1/5 — iPhone app, not iPad & doesn’t work on iOS 12 *2018-11-23* This is an iPhone app, and only runs on the iPad in emulation mode. You can zoom in, but then you’d have black bars on the screen and the controls would look weird. It also doesn’t work on iOS 12 — it launches, but then doesn’t do anything. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2015-11-07* I've been using this app for five months now. I'm an average pool player USAPL 55. The app gives me clear goals and makes me look forward to practicing. The exercises are challenging but achievable. It was a little confusing at first but support was good. I saw a results within weeks and progress has been steady! ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2015-10-11* Tried to register and never got the verification email in my inbox or my spam folder. Then since I tried to register it won't even let me play as a guest so I can't get past the login screen. Also the terms and conditions are only in German. If you don't read German who knows what you are agreeing to. So it may be a good thing I can't use the app. ## Frequently asked questions about Checkbilliard ### What is Checkbilliard? Checkbilliard is a virtual billiards coach that analyzes your game, identifies areas for improvement, and provides personalized training routines. It's based on a highly successful training system endorsed by the World Pool Association and European Pocket Billiard Federation. ### How does Checkbilliard help me improve? Checkbilliard acts as a virtual coach by precisely determining your current strengths and weaknesses. It then generates specific, personally tailored exercises and practice routines designed to help you improve where you need it most. ### Who developed the training system behind Checkbilliard? The training concept is based on the Playing Ability Test (PAT) system, developed by Ralph Eckert, a renowned billiard professional, national team trainer, and author. This system is recommended by the World Pool Association (WPA) and the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF). ### What do I need to use Checkbilliard? You will need a smartphone or tablet, an internet connection (Wi-Fi is recommended for HD instructional videos), and access to a real pool table to effectively use Checkbilliard for training. ### Does Checkbilliard offer offline training? While the app requires an internet connection for accessing the massive collection of HD instructional videos, the core training methodology and personalized routines can be utilized on the pool table without a constant connection once downloaded. ### What devices does Checkbilliard support? Checkbilliard is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires an internet connection and is designed to be used in conjunction with a real pool table. ### How often is Checkbilliard updated? The latest version of Checkbilliard is 1.5.0, which was last updated on May 7, 2018. Users can expect the core training methodology to be stable, though major feature updates may be less frequent. ### What is the age rating for Checkbilliard? Checkbilliard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in improving their billiards skills. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2018-05-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - new Video Player ### 1.4.0 — 2018-01-15 * Bug-fixes (New devices, Media) * Optimizations (Content) * Prepared for upgrade, new stuff and server change in 1st Q 2018 due to the many users. Thanks! ### 1.3.0 — 2015-04-08 several improvements ### 1.1.4 — 2015-01-02 * fixed Translations * Fix in Ranking * minor Bugfixes ### 1.1.0 — 2014-09-18 Minor Bugfixes Works with iOS8 ## Apps similar to Checkbilliard | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Go Play Pool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-play-pool/id560611723) | 4.3 (9) | Free | Sports | | [Straight Pool Score Card](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straight-pool-score-card/id1195392277) | 3.5 (13) | Free | Sports | | [Practical Cushion System SOCS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-cushion-system-socs/id1271563074) | — | Free | Sports | | [ChalkySticks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkysticks/id976472356) | 3.6 (8) | Free | Sports | | [Break Speed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-speed/id371892578) | 3.9 (19) | $4.99 | Sports | | [9Ball ScoreMaster Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9ball-scoremaster-mobile/id690805622) | 4.1 (13) | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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