Comparison

Shot Time Lite vs darkSIDEpool

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

darkSIDEpool

This app is a comprehensive billiards match tracker and tournament manager. It allows players to record results, analyze performance with custom metrics, and generate detailed match reports. Features include tournament creation, live web syncing, and expanded ruleset support.

Highlights
  • Billiards match tracking
  • Tournament management
  • Performance analytics
  • Custom ranking algorithm
  • Live web sync
  • Expanded ruleset support
  • Custom match reports
Features
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Feel the power of the fully operational darkSIDEpool™ Scoreboard app. Designed for players who demand absolute control, this is the ultimate billiards match tracker, tournament manager, and scouting tool. Whether you are crushing friends in a casual frame or analysing rivals for your next major event, our completely overhauled interface gives you the metrics to prove your dominance. Record match results, track break-and-runs, monitor average rack times, and even measure LUCK—if your opponent dares to agree to the feature. As you play, our custom ranking algorithm factors in your match score, run-outs, and luck to calculate your true power level. Will you rise to become the ultimate player? - Command Your Tournaments & Stats: - CueScore Integration: Unleash deep scouting capabilities to analsze your stats and opponent history with unique, unforgiving metrics. - Tournament Flyers: Construct your own up to 32-player proving grounds from scratch. - Live Web Sync: Broadcast your flyer results online in real-time, featuring exclusive Emperor's Eye feedback. - Digital Stroke Profiling: Learn more about our exclusive DSP coaching service. - Expanded Rulesets: Complete support for English Pool, 8-ball variations, and winner/alternate breaks with a new visual break-off indicator. Share Your Victories: Generate custom match reports to let the galaxy know how you took down your opponent like a buffalo. With hundreds of Emperor-inspired messages tailored to exact match outcomes, you will never tire of exporting your triumphs directly to your favourite social platforms. Turn up the volume and listen to exclusive, in-match audio commentary from the DARKSIDE himself. FEEL THE POWER!

Screenshots

Shot Time Lite4 screens
darkSIDEpool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Time Lite at 4.0 against darkSIDEpool's 3.7. Shot Time Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and darkSIDEpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Time Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, darkSIDEpool every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shot Time Lite versus darkSIDEpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot Time LitedarkSIDEpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike IrvingMatthew Hyden

Customer experience

Shot Time Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

darkSIDEpool

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Time Lite

One-time1
  • Go Ad Free$0.99
1 purchases

darkSIDEpool

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$1.99

Questions

Is Shot Time Lite free?
Shot Time Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is darkSIDEpool free?
darkSIDEpool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Time Lite or darkSIDEpool?
Shot Time Lite is rated higher. Shot Time Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while darkSIDEpool averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Shot Time Lite or darkSIDEpool have ads?
Neither Shot Time Lite nor darkSIDEpool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Time Lite or darkSIDEpool?
Shot Time Lite ships an update every 24 months, and darkSIDEpool every 14 months. Most recently, Shot Time Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and darkSIDEpool on November 4, 2026.

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