Comparison

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer vs DrillRoom

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

Head to head
About

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

This app analyzes your pool stroke using a Bluetooth-enabled device attached to your cue. It provides detailed 3D data, graphical playback, and audible alerts to help identify and correct flaws, improving your game.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth cue device integration
  • 3D stroke data transmission
  • Automatic shot recording
  • Graphical stroke playback
  • Stroke velocity charts
  • Audible 'as you stroke' alerts
  • Comprehensive practice shot metrics
Features
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The QMD3 Billiards Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is an innovative billiards training aid designed to help you find and fix the flaws in your pool stroke. A new way to practice, let QMD3's precision and accuracy take your game to the next level. The highly sensitive QMD3 Bluetooth 4.2 enabled device is attached to your pool cue and transmits detailed 3-D information about your stroke to the free QMD3 app on your iPhone or iPad. QMD3 features automatic shot recording/graphical playback with a stroke velocity chart and cue tip view. Instant, audible 'as you stroke' alerts pinpoint problem areas in your stroke. Comprehensive metrics are generated for each practice shot allowing in-depth analysis to identify flaws, tendencies and to compare your progress with prior practice sessions. The QMD3 device may be ordered from www.Cue-MD.com.

About

DrillRoom

This app uses AI and augmented reality to provide real-time feedback and shot tracking for pool players. It offers a variety of drills and allows users to customize their training sessions. Track your progress and improve your game with personalized insights.

Highlights
  • AI-powered training partner
  • Real-time audio feedback
  • Shot tracking and progress analysis
  • Customizable drill editor
  • Augmented reality training
  • Over 50 drills and challenges (subscription)
Features
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DrillRoom is your personal AI-powered pool coach, turning your iPhone or iPad into a smart training partner. Whether you're new to cue sports or aiming to compete at a higher level, DrillRoom helps you practice smarter with real-time feedback, shot tracking, and drills for every skill level. TRAIN SMARTER, NOT HARDER DrillRoom harnesses the power of AI and augmented reality to systematize your training. Choose from drills focusing on speed control, shotmaking, and positional play. The best part? You receive real-time audio feedback, encouraging you to continue and improve. It's like having a personal coach in your pocket! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your game improve over time! DrillRoom helps you understand your performance by drill type and category, and tracks your shotmaking percentages and speeds. You'll see your progress right on your player's dashboard. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRAINING Use the interactive drill editor to diagram and plan your shots. Define start positions, cue ball paths, and valid pockets, or draw complete layouts from scratch. Instantly capture real table positions with live detection to generate drills from real-world scenarios. EASY SETUP No fancy gear needed here! All you need is your iPhone or iPad, a tripod, and a well-lit billiard table. Simply set up your device 5 feet above the ground, and let DrillRoom take care of the rest. UNLOCK MORE WITH SUBSCRIPTION Ready to go to the next level? Subscribe to unlock over 50 drills, challenges, and premium features: * Game Analysis: Get detailed shot analysis diagrams and stats after each drill. * Multiple Profiles Support. Switch profiles to enable tracking game play & stats for many users. Ideal for families, and groups of friends. * Shot video clips. Access and share video clips of your shots. Check your shooting stance. * Challenges, such as Golf Pool, Centerfield Infinite Drill, and the Billiard University Exam I playing ability assessment. Join the community of pool lovers transforming their game with DrillRoom. We love hearing from our users - send your suggestions and feedback to drillroom@orangeloops.com. And don't forget to visit drillroom.ai for news and updates. Let's start your billiard journey today with DrillRoom!

Screenshots

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer4 screens
DrillRoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer at none against DrillRoom's 2. QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). DrillRoom's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. DrillRoom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer against 4.6 for DrillRoom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrillRoom has 258 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 38% of DrillRoom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer versus DrillRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQMD3 Stroke Trainer/AnalyzerDrillRoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.6 (258 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4258 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosens LLCOrangeLoops

Customer experience

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

DrillRoom

All ratings258 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral20.8%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DrillRoom

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Detection of pocketed shots is spotty
  • AI does not identify balls sent to the wrong pocket
  • Walking around the table in front of the camera causes issues
  • Other balls break the logic
  • App loses all semblance of position and requires restart
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  • Image recognition fails
  • Shots fail to register entirely
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't see balls touch other balls
  • App ends drill thinking you missed
  • Never calls carom shots successful
  • Not the greatest at seeing the table
  • Can't get balls to line up on camera
  • Misses 30 percent of the shots
  • Hard to use in the tripod
  • Setup difficult
  • Doesn't sense when a shot is successful or unsuccessful sometimes
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max not working with bright LED lamps
  • Error rate about 20%
  • Counts pocketed balls as not pocketed and vice versa
  • AI doesn't track the state of the balls and tables quite right
  • Framing too low
  • Cannot see all the pockets

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add high-level drills
  • Work on iPad or computer with webcam
  • Voice control options
  • Allow users to create own drills
  • Load known trainers' drills
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  • Fix update notice
  • Add a break drill
  • Improve German translation
  • Allow analysis of training days later
  • Add more drills
  • Make it work on a computer with a webcam

In-app purchases

None

QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DrillRoom

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$89.991 Year

Questions

Is QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer free?
QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillRoom free?
DrillRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or DrillRoom?
DrillRoom is rated higher. QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DrillRoom averages 4.6 from 258 ratings.
Do QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or DrillRoom have ads?
Neither QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer nor DrillRoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or DrillRoom?
QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update monthly, and DrillRoom monthly. Most recently, QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer was updated on November 3, 2026 and DrillRoom on November 3, 2026.

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