QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer vs PlayPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
PlayPool
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PlayPool is the go-to app for billiards enthusiasts, helping you find local clubs, track your visits, connect with fellow players, and compete for top ranks. With reviews, check-ins, and live event updates, PlayPool brings the billiards community together, making every game more exciting and social.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer at monthly against PlayPool's every 3 months. QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update monthly, PlayPool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer | PlayPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mosens LLC | Armia Systems, Inc |
In-app purchases
QMD3 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer
No in-app purchases
PlayPool
No in-app purchases
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