Comparison

BilliardManager vs QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

BilliardManager

Track your billiards matches and training sessions with detailed statistics and live score displays. Optimize your game, analyze your progress, and even manage tournaments. Unlock advanced features and ad-free play with Pro.

Highlights
  • Match and training recording
  • Live digital scoreboard
  • Detailed performance statistics
  • Tournament and league compatibility
  • Advanced game formats (Pro)
  • Professional shot clock (Pro)
  • Opponent and partner management (Pro)
Features
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Turn every match into real progress. BilliardManager is your all-in-one companion for scoring, training, and performance tracking in billiards. Whether you’re playing casually or competing in leagues, the app helps you track every session, analyze your performance, and improve with purpose. +++ Digital Scoreboard for Real Play +++ - Score matches across pool, snooker, carom & more - Built for real formats – not generic score tracking - Supports solo practice, drills, doubles & league play No more paper sheets. Just start playing. +++ See Your Progress +++ - Track sessions, matches & training volume - Analyze trends, performance & momentum - Compare disciplines and identify strengths Finally understand how you’re actually improving. +++ Train With Structure +++ - Built-in drills & solo training formats - Save workouts and repeat what works - Add goals, tags & focus areas to sessions Train like you mean it. +++ Play With Context +++ - Manage opponents & playing partners - Track match history and head-to-head performance - Share matches across accounts Your games finally have context—not just scores. +++ Go even further with BilliardManager Pro (Optional Upgrade) +++ Unlock advanced features for serious players: - Deep performance insights & trends - Season comparison & long-term progress tracking - Advanced session setup (sets, modes, tags, goals) - Workout journal & saved drills - Full player management Built for players who want to improve - not just play. +++ For the Billiards Community +++ BilliardManager is primarily built for ambitious players, but also supports coaching workflows and club-level match operations. +++ Ready when you are +++ Start tracking. Start improving. Download BilliardManager and take your game seriously.

About

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

This app analyzes your billiards stroke using a Bluetooth-enabled device attached to your cue. It provides detailed 3D stroke information, playback, velocity charts, and instant audible alerts to help you identify and fix flaws.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth cue attachment
  • 3D stroke data transmission
  • Automatic shot recording/playback
  • Stroke velocity chart
  • Cue tip view
  • Audible 'as you stroke' alerts
  • Comprehensive practice metrics
Features
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The QMD4 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 QMD4's precision and accuracy take your game to the next level. The highly sensitive QMD4 Bluetooth enabled device is attached to your pool cue and transmits detailed 3-D information about your stroke to the free QMD4 app on your iPhone or iPad. QMD4 features automatic shot recording/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 QMD4 is the forth generation of QMD Stroke Trainers with improved hardware and software features. The QMD4 device may be ordered from www.theQMD.com.

Screenshots

BilliardManager4 screens
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BilliardManager at 88% against QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's 0%. BilliardManager also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. BilliardManager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BilliardManager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BilliardManager has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of BilliardManager's written reviews are positive against 0% of QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BilliardManager versus QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliardManagerQMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil MerzMosens LLC

Customer experience

BilliardManager

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BilliardManager

Subscriptions3
  • BilliardManager Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • BilliardManager Pro (1 Year)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • BilliardManager Club1 Month trial$149.001 Year
None

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BilliardManager free?
BilliardManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer free?
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BilliardManager or QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer?
BilliardManager is rated higher. BilliardManager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BilliardManager or QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer have ads?
BilliardManager shows ads; QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, BilliardManager or QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer?
BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer every 2 months. Most recently, BilliardManager was updated on October 9, 2026 and QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer on October 14, 2026.

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