Comparison

BilliardManager vs Ariakon Break Meter

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

Ariakon Break Meter

Measure your pool break speed and power with this easy-to-use application. Track your progress over time and refine your technique to become a better player. Ideal for both solo practice and coaching.

Highlights
  • Instant break speed tracking
  • Power analysis
  • Performance history
  • Easy to use setup
  • Suitable for players and coaches
Features
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Ariakon Break Meter is a private, local-first training tool for pool players who want to understand and improve their break. Place your phone safely on the rail, tap I'm Ready, and take your break. The app listens for the cue-ball and rack impacts, estimates cue-ball speed, and presents a focused waveform for review. Features: - On-device break-speed estimation - Interactive table setup for table size, rack, and cue-ball position - 8-ball and 9-ball rack support - Focused waveform with adjustable impact markers and manual rack-impact recovery - Confidence feedback and invalid-capture guidance - Local break history, filters, notes, and insights - Cue tracking and cue-to-cue comparisons - Player QR code for supported Ariakon event workflows - Fully functional offline operation - No advertising, tracking, analytics, or cloud upload in this release - Local profile and complete in-app data deletion Microphone recording begins only after you tap I'm Ready. Audio and results are processed and stored on your device. Ariakon Break Meter estimates speed from sound; it is not a certified speed or force sensor.

Screenshots

BilliardManager4 screens
Ariakon Break Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BilliardManager at 88% against Ariakon Break Meter's 0%. BilliardManager also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). Ariakon Break Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ariakon Break Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BilliardManager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BilliardManager has 31 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Ariakon Break Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, Ariakon Break Meter fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BilliardManager versus Ariakon Break Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliardManagerAriakon Break Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil MerzThinqBox

Customer experience

BilliardManager

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

Ariakon Break Meter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Ariakon Break Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BilliardManager free?
BilliardManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ariakon Break Meter free?
Ariakon Break Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BilliardManager or Ariakon Break Meter?
BilliardManager is rated higher. BilliardManager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Ariakon Break Meter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BilliardManager or Ariakon Break Meter have ads?
BilliardManager shows ads; Ariakon Break Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, BilliardManager or Ariakon Break Meter?
BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ariakon Break Meter fortnightly. Most recently, BilliardManager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ariakon Break Meter on October 24, 2026.

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