Comparison

Pool Shootout vs darkSIDEpool

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

Head to head
About

Pool Shootout

Features
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Pool Shootout Timer and Scoring Set up the match time and the shot times for both halves of the match Enter player's names and score

About

darkSIDEpool

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
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Feel the Power with the Official darkSIDEpool Scoreboard app, dedicated to recording billiards match results between friends. With the easy to use interface you can record match results, break and run outs, average rack times and even LUCK! Yes that's right even luck can be tracked if players are in agreement to use that feature. As matches are played players will receive a custom ranking based on their performance which factors in match score, run outs and luck factors. Will you be able to rise over your friends and become the ultimate player? Feel free to share the results of your matches using our custom match report generator to let everyone know how you taken down your opponent like a buffalo. Take inspiration from the Emperor's messages. With 100's of messages available based on different match outcomes and circumstances you'll never stop wanting to share them. Also, turn up the volume to listen to in match commentary from the DARKSIDE himself! FEEL THE POWER!

Screenshots

Pool Shootout4 screens
darkSIDEpool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Shootout at none against darkSIDEpool's 1. Pool Shootout also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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. darkSIDEpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pool Shootout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pool Shootout versus darkSIDEpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool ShootoutdarkSIDEpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphire Solutions Ltd.Matthew Hyden

In-app purchases

None

Pool Shootout

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

darkSIDEpool

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$1.99

Questions

Is Pool Shootout free?
Pool Shootout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is darkSIDEpool free?
darkSIDEpool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pool Shootout or darkSIDEpool have ads?
Neither Pool Shootout nor darkSIDEpool shows ads.

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