# 8 Ball Shot Timer vs darkSIDEpool

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Shot Timer at 5.0 against darkSIDEpool's 3.0. 8 Ball Shot Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. darkSIDEpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8 Ball Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

8 Ball Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Shot Timer | darkSIDEpool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-shot-timer/id1338036815/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksidepool/id6541750890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/962597630) | [Matthew Hyden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757221649) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-shot-timer/id1338036815)

This customizable app helps officiate 8-ball pool games with a shot clock. It offers adjustable timers, sound, vibration, and color alerts for countdowns and warnings. It also includes the official World Eight Ball Pool rules for quick reference.

**Highlights:** Customizable shot timer, Sound, vibration, and color alerts, Halfway and 5-second warnings, Intuitive tap and swipe controls, Includes World Eight Ball Pool rules, Full tournament standard functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### darkSIDEpool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksidepool/id6541750890)

This app allows users to easily record billiards match results, track statistics like break and run outs, and even incorporate a 'luck' factor. It generates custom rankings based on performance and offers shareable match reports with unique commentary.

**Highlights:** Record match results, Track break and run outs, Measure average rack times, Incorporate luck factor, Generate custom rankings, Shareable match reports, In-match commentary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full App | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Shot Timer free?

8 Ball Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is darkSIDEpool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Shot Timer or darkSIDEpool?

8 Ball Shot Timer is rated higher. 8 Ball Shot Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while darkSIDEpool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Shot Timer or darkSIDEpool have ads?

Neither 8 Ball Shot Timer nor darkSIDEpool shows ads.

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