Comparison

Shot Time Lite vs 8 Ball Shot Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Time Lite

This app simplifies timing pool matches by providing on-screen alerts and optional voiced announcements for shot limits. It helps referees and timers accurately track player shots, preventing time fouls with customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Shot timer with start/restart functionality
  • Pause/timeout option
  • On-screen alerts at 30, 50, and 60 seconds
  • Customizable alert sounds and vibrations
  • Optional voiced announcements
  • Animation during play
Features
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Designed to make the timing of pool matches easier. Many pool leagues now incorporate the "Shot Time" / "Shot Limit" / "Time Foul" rule, whereby the Referee or Timing Person must call a foul after 60 Seconds has been taken for a given shot. As a ref / timer, keeping track of the time can be difficult, hence the need for this app. With Shot Time, things are easy. - Start / Restart when each player starts their shot (arrives at the table). - Time Out / Pause the shot, if neccesary. - On screen alerts at 30 Seconds ("30 Seconds Remaining"), 50 Seconds ("10 Seconds Remaining") and 60 Seconds ("TIME FOUL"). - Turn Alerts on or off. - Turn on discreet "vibrate" on alert. - Turn on voiced announcements. - Turn on Animation during play. A simple app to make the process of timing pool matches simple. "Shot Time Lite", the free edition, is supported by Google AdMob Interstitial Ads, which load when you click "Stop" on the timer. Optionally, an In-App Purchase can be made to remove the advertisements permanently. -- A special request from the developer... If you like the app, please share the app, or leave a review in the App Store, to help other people find out about the app. You can perform either of these actions from the "About" screen in the app.

About

8 Ball Shot Timer

This customizable app helps officiate 8-ball pool games with a shot clock. It offers adjustable timers, sound, vibration, and color alerts for countdowns and warnings. It also includes the official World Eight Ball Pool rules for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Customizable shot timer
  • Sound, vibration, and color alerts
  • Halfway and 5-second warnings
  • Intuitive tap and swipe controls
  • Includes World Eight Ball Pool rules
  • Full tournament standard functionality
Features
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A clean, simple design packed with features and swipe gestures that make officiating effortless. This fully customisable 8 Ball Shot Timer app lets you stay focused on the game, not the clock. Choose built-in sound, vibration, and colour alerts to suit your style while keeping distractions to a minimum. Apple Watch support adds a companion timer on your wrist - quick taps and swipes for start/pause and reset, optional duration presets (including custom times when not locked to your iPhone), haptics for the final countdown, and sync with your iPhone when it’s connected. Set the timer for 40 seconds, 60 seconds, or your own custom time - perfect for both standard and tournament play. Optional audio, vibration, and screen colour changes notify you at the halfway point, so you’re always aware of the countdown. Need an extra warning? Enable alerts at 5 seconds remaining, using sound, vibration, colour changes - or any combination you prefer. All timer controls are quick and intuitive, activated with simple taps or swipe gestures. For added confidence, the app also includes the full World Eight Ball Pool rules, as published by the Australian Eight-Ball Federation, giving you instant access whenever you need it during a game.

Screenshots

Shot Time Lite4 screens
8 Ball Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Shot Timer at 5.0 against Shot Time Lite's 3.7. 8 Ball Shot Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Shot Time Lite's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shot Time Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8 Ball Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

8 Ball Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shot Time Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8 Ball Shot Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, 8 Ball Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shot Time Lite versus 8 Ball Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot Time Lite8 Ball Shot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike IrvingThomas Bird

Customer experience

Shot Time Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

8 Ball Shot Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Time Lite

One-time1
  • Go Ad Free$0.99
None

8 Ball Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Time Lite free?
Shot Time Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8 Ball Shot Timer free?
8 Ball Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Time Lite or 8 Ball Shot Timer?
8 Ball Shot Timer is rated higher. Shot Time Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 8 Ball Shot Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shot Time Lite or 8 Ball Shot Timer have ads?
Neither Shot Time Lite nor 8 Ball Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Time Lite or 8 Ball Shot Timer?
Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, and 8 Ball Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Time Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and 8 Ball Shot Timer on September 24, 2026.

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