Comparison

BilliardManager vs Shot lab

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

Shot lab

Features
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SHOT LAB // Next-Gen Billiards Skill Lab "Stop practicing aimlessly. Start training with precision." SHOT LAB is a professional-grade billiards training and analytics app designed to elevate your game. With a sleek, cyber-inspired interface, it turns every practice session into a data-driven laboratory for improvement. ■ Key Features Skill-Up Drills: Visualize your progress across various official drills. Identify your strengths and weaknesses with objective data. Survival Mode: How long can you stay perfect under pressure? Deep Analytics: Track your success rates and performance trends over time. Watch your growth through intuitive charts and stats. Seamless Data Sync: Start instantly as a guest, then securely link your data with Apple or Google accounts to ensure your progress is never lost. ■ Perfect For Players Who: Are serious about reaching A-Class or professional levels. Want to break out of a practice plateau. Need to quantify their shot accuracy and success rates. Want to maintain high motivation through tracked results. Back your precision with data. Update your billiards life with SHOT LAB.

Screenshots

BilliardManager4 screens
Shot lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot lab at none against BilliardManager's 3. Shot lab also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Shot lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot lab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BilliardManager versus Shot lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliardManagerShot lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhil Merznoriaki takezawa

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

Shot lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BilliardManager free?
BilliardManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shot lab free?
Shot lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BilliardManager or Shot lab have ads?
Both BilliardManager and Shot lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, BilliardManager or Shot lab?
BilliardManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot lab every 4 days. Most recently, BilliardManager was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shot lab on October 5, 2026.

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