Comparison

DrillRoom vs Ghost Labs

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

Head to head
About

DrillRoom

This app uses AI and augmented reality to provide real-time feedback and shot tracking for pool players. It offers a variety of drills and allows users to customize their training sessions. Track your progress and improve your game with personalized insights.

Highlights
  • AI-powered training partner
  • Real-time audio feedback
  • Shot tracking and progress analysis
  • Customizable drill editor
  • Augmented reality training
  • Over 50 drills and challenges (subscription)
Features
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DrillRoom is your personal AI-powered pool coach, turning your iPhone or iPad into a smart training partner. Whether you're new to cue sports or aiming to compete at a higher level, DrillRoom helps you practice smarter with real-time feedback, shot tracking, and drills for every skill level. TRAIN SMARTER, NOT HARDER DrillRoom harnesses the power of AI and augmented reality to systematize your training. Choose from drills focusing on speed control, shotmaking, and positional play. The best part? You receive real-time audio feedback, encouraging you to continue and improve. It's like having a personal coach in your pocket! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your game improve over time! DrillRoom helps you understand your performance by drill type and category, and tracks your shotmaking percentages and speeds. You'll see your progress right on your player's dashboard. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRAINING Use the interactive drill editor to diagram and plan your shots. Define start positions, cue ball paths, and valid pockets, or draw complete layouts from scratch. Instantly capture real table positions with live detection to generate drills from real-world scenarios. EASY SETUP No fancy gear needed here! All you need is your iPhone or iPad, a tripod, and a well-lit billiard table. Simply set up your device 5 feet above the ground, and let DrillRoom take care of the rest. UNLOCK MORE WITH SUBSCRIPTION Ready to go to the next level? Subscribe to unlock over 50 drills, challenges, and premium features: * Game Analysis: Get detailed shot analysis diagrams and stats after each drill. * Multiple Profiles Support. Switch profiles to enable tracking game play & stats for many users. Ideal for families, and groups of friends. * Shot video clips. Access and share video clips of your shots. Check your shooting stance. * Challenges, such as Golf Pool, Centerfield Infinite Drill, and the Billiard University Exam I playing ability assessment. Join the community of pool lovers transforming their game with DrillRoom. We love hearing from our users - send your suggestions and feedback to drillroom@orangeloops.com. And don't forget to visit drillroom.ai for news and updates. Let's start your billiard journey today with DrillRoom!

About

Ghost Labs

Features
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Ghost Labs — Train Smarter. Track Everything. Take your solo pool practice to the next level with Ghost Labs — the ultimate training companion for serious players. Whether you're grinding 14.1, battling the Ghost, or tracking your progress over time, Ghost Labs gives you the tools to improve with purpose. Built for Real Practice • Play popular training formats like 9 Ball Ghost, 10 Ball Ghost, 14.1 (Straight Pool), 99, 120, and more • Designed specifically for solo sessions and skill development • Clean, fast interface — no distractions, just play Track What Matters • Detailed session history with scores, innings, and results • High runs, averages, and lifetime stats • Visual progress tracking to see how you’re improving • Compare recent sessions and trends over time Push Your Limits • Set goals and track performance against them • Get notified when you hit a new personal best • Built to keep you motivated and improving Designed by Players Every feature in Ghost Labs is built with real pool players in mind — focused on improving your game, not getting in your way. Your Data, Your Game • Local storage with optional backup • Import / export your sessions anytime • No accounts required Whether You're Practicing or Competing Ghost Labs helps you turn practice into measurable progress — so when it matters, you're ready.

Screenshots

DrillRoom4 screens
Ghost Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DrillRoom at none against Ghost Labs's shown. Ghost Labs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. DrillRoom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Ghost Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrillRoom ships an update monthly, Ghost Labs weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DrillRoom versus Ghost Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrillRoomGhost Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrangeLoopsBilliard Labs, LLC

Bugs and requests

DrillRoom

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Detection of pocketed shots is spotty
  • AI does not identify balls sent to the wrong pocket
  • Walking around the table in front of the camera causes issues
  • Other balls break the logic
  • App loses all semblance of position and requires restart
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  • Image recognition fails
  • Shots fail to register entirely
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't see balls touch other balls
  • App ends drill thinking you missed
  • Never calls carom shots successful
  • Not the greatest at seeing the table
  • Can't get balls to line up on camera
  • Misses 30 percent of the shots
  • Hard to use in the tripod
  • Setup difficult
  • Doesn't sense when a shot is successful or unsuccessful sometimes
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max not working with bright LED lamps
  • Error rate about 20%
  • Counts pocketed balls as not pocketed and vice versa
  • AI doesn't track the state of the balls and tables quite right
  • Framing too low
  • Cannot see all the pockets

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add high-level drills
  • Work on iPad or computer with webcam
  • Voice control options
  • Allow users to create own drills
  • Load known trainers' drills
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  • Fix update notice
  • Add a break drill
  • Improve German translation
  • Allow analysis of training days later
  • Add more drills
  • Make it work on a computer with a webcam

Ghost Labs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DrillRoom

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$89.991 Year
1 purchases

Ghost Labs

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is DrillRoom free?
DrillRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Labs free?
Ghost Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrillRoom or Ghost Labs have ads?
Ghost Labs shows ads; DrillRoom does not.
Which is updated more often, DrillRoom or Ghost Labs?
DrillRoom ships an update monthly, and Ghost Labs weekly. Most recently, DrillRoom was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ghost Labs on October 31, 2026.

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