# BilliardManager vs Dr. Dave Billiards

The clearest difference is rating: Dr. Dave Billiards at 5.0 against BilliardManager's 4.2. Dr. Dave Billiards also leads on ads (none vs shown). BilliardManager's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BilliardManager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dr. Dave Billiards sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dr. Dave Billiards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BilliardManager has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, Dr. Dave Billiards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BilliardManager | Dr. Dave Billiards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiardmanager/id1298969252/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-dave-billiards/id6758872346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phil Merz](https://appshunter.io/developer/666087371) | [Razor Pool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219867351) |

## What reviewers say

### BilliardManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiardmanager/id1298969252)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BilliardManager Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| BilliardManager Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| BilliardManager Club | $149.00 | per year |


### Dr. Dave Billiards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-dave-billiards/id6758872346)

Access a comprehensive library of expert pool instruction videos. Learn fundamentals, advanced techniques, and strategies for various pool games. Stream or own content, with options for individual purchases or all-access subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library covering all aspects of pool, Structured drills for skill development, Strategy and decision-making for different games, Aiming systems and specialty shot techniques, Chapter markers and bookmarking for easy navigation, Cross-device purchase and progress syncing, Free content previews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| All Access Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| VEPP Vol. 1: Fundamentals & CB | $9.99 | one-time |
| Illustrated Principles of Pool | $9.99 | one-time |
| System for Aiming With Sidespin | $9.99 | one-time |
| BU Instructional Video Series | $24.99 | one-time |
| How to Aim Pool Shots | $24.99 | one-time |
| Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice | $42.99 | one-time |
| Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots | $42.99 | one-time |
| All Access Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BilliardManager free?

BilliardManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dr. Dave Billiards free?

Dr. Dave Billiards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BilliardManager or Dr. Dave Billiards?

Dr. Dave Billiards is rated higher. BilliardManager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Dr. Dave Billiards averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BilliardManager or Dr. Dave Billiards have ads?

BilliardManager shows ads; Dr. Dave Billiards does not.

### Which is updated more often, BilliardManager or Dr. Dave Billiards?

BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dr. Dave Billiards every 6 weeks. Most recently, BilliardManager was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dr. Dave Billiards on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*