Comparison

Billiard School vs Go Play Pool

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

Head to head
About

Billiard School

Learn to play billiards like a pro with over 1.5 hours of instructional video. This app offers a proven teaching method with theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations, suitable for individuals and groups. Master basic to advanced techniques with unique exercises for pool, snooker, and Russian billiards.

Highlights
  • 1.5+ hours of instructional video
  • Theoretical explanation and practical demonstration
  • Proven teaching method
  • Step-by-step guide from basic to advanced
  • Unique exercises for ball behavior
  • Covers pool, snooker, and Russian billiards
Features
Read full description

School of Billiards. Effective Training Method. Basics. The Only Way to Learn How to Drill to Play Like a Pro! About the Application ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This application contains 1.5+ hours of instructional video, complete with theoretical explanation and practical demonstration of exercises. The video features an effective tried-and-true teaching method that performed extremely well at billiards schools and was successfully used for individual training lessons. It offers recommendations on how to conduct training classes for individuals and student groups. It also provides a step-by-step guide from basic to advanced techniques. Unique exercises help to understand behavior of the balls on the billiards table. Following the instructions in this video you will definitely score a success in a very short time. This training method can be used for teaching pool, snooker and Russian billiards, and is intended not only for billiards schools and instructors, but also for individual players. Table of Contents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Introduction 2. Stance. Body Position 3. About Training Process 4. Easy Ball Pocketing 5. "Follow the Sun" Game 6. Ball Piercing 7. Ball Rolling 8. "Gate" Exercise 9. Pocket Narrowing 10. Cutting 11. Rail Balls 12. Spins 13. Stun Shot 14. "Squares" Exercise 15. Cue Acceleration. Power Shot 16. Tactical Skills Development 17. Psychological Training About the Author ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vladimir Belko is an international pyramid referee. He refereed Russian and Belarusian championships, major international tournaments, 2000-2001 World Pyramid Championships, etc. He also worked as Secretary of the Belarusian Billiards Association and Secretary of the Chief referee panel of the International Pyramid Committee, and co-authored numerous instructional videos and learning books. For Players ~~~~~~~~~~~ Good luck in your training! And remember... Drill to Win!

About

Go Play Pool

Discover and locate venues for playing pool across the United States. Find bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls.

Highlights
  • Search for pool venues
  • Locate bars and taverns
  • Find sports bars
  • Discover pool halls
  • US-wide coverage
Features
Read full description

GoPlayPool – Search, find and go play pool Never search for a game again. GoPlayPool instantly connects you with thousands of bars, taverns, sports bars, and pool halls across the U.S. – all in one app. WHY CHOOSE GOPLAYPOOL? • Search by Location – Find pool venues near you in seconds, no matter where you are • Browse Venue Types – Discover bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls • Get Venue Details – View hours, locations, amenities, and directions • Connect with Players – Join a growing community of pool enthusiasts • Plan Your Night – Never wonder where to play again HOW IT WORKS Open GoPlayPool, search your location, and instantly see all nearby pool venues. Filter by venue type to find exactly what you're looking for – from casual neighborhood bars to professional pool halls. Get directions, check details, and start playing. JOIN THOUSANDS OF POOL PLAYERS Whether you're a casual player looking for a weekend game or a serious billiards enthusiast seeking the best tables, GoPlayPool makes it easy to discover venues in your area. Build connections with other players, find new favorite spots, and never miss a chance to play. COVERAGE Searching for pool venues across the United States? GoPlayPool continuously updates its database with bars, taverns, and pool halls nationwide. Your next game is just a tap away. DOWNLOAD GOPLAYPOOL TODAY Stop scrolling through maps and making endless phone calls. Get GoPlayPool now and discover the best pool venues near you – instantly.

Screenshots

Billiard School4 screens
Go Play Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Play Pool at 78% against Billiard School's 25%. Go Play Pool also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.3 vs 1.0). Billiard School's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, 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

Go Play Pool is free to download; Billiard School costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go Play Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Play Pool has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Billiard School's written reviews are positive against 78% of Go Play Pool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Billiard School ships an update every 41 months, Go Play Pool every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Billiard School versus Go Play Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliard SchoolGo Play Pool
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size875 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibSoftRamin Bakhtiari

Customer experience

Billiard School

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Go Play Pool

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Billiard School

No in-app purchases

None

Go Play Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Billiard School free?
Billiard School costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Go Play Pool free?
Go Play Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Billiard School or Go Play Pool?
Go Play Pool is rated higher. Billiard School averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Go Play Pool averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Billiard School or Go Play Pool have ads?
Neither Billiard School nor Go Play Pool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Billiard School or Go Play Pool?
Billiard School ships an update every 41 months, and Go Play Pool every 5 months. Most recently, Billiard School was updated on October 23, 2026 and Go Play Pool on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons