# Billard Counter vs Billiard Shot Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Billiard Shot Studio at 100% against Billard Counter's 54%. Billiard Shot Studio also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). Billard Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiard Shot Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Billard Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Billiard Shot Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billiard Shot Studio has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Billard Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Billiard Shot Studio's.

Billard Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Billiard Shot Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billard Counter | Billiard Shot Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billard-counter/id400932071/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-shot-studio/id6504303931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 2 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Kohnke](https://appshunter.io/developer/400932074) | [Razor Pool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219867351) |

## What reviewers say

### Billard Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billard-counter/id400932071)

This app helps track scores and breaks for various pool games like 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, and Straight Pool. It provides detailed statistics on player performance over time, allowing for objective analysis of skill improvement. Shake your iPhone to access undo and reset options.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Straight Pool, Break management, Detailed performance statistics, Save Straight Pool games, Shake to undo/reset, Skill improvement analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Billiard Shot Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-shot-studio/id6504303931)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Design, simulate, and analyze pool and billiard shots with a powerful engine. Refine your aim, speed, and tip position to discover new strategies and test your skills in various game modes. Save and organize your favorite shots for practice and improvement.

**Highlights:** Pool and billiard shot simulation, Interactive shot design tools, Shot library for organization, Find a Shot cue ball positioning aid, Target Game skill challenges, Real-time aim, speed, and tip adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent billiards simulator
- 🚀 Highly accurate physics and shot mechanics
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Valuable tool for instructors and players
- 👍 Helps improve game strategy and positioning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billard Counter free?

Billard Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Billiard Shot Studio free?

Billiard Shot Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Billard Counter or Billiard Shot Studio?

Billiard Shot Studio is rated higher. Billard Counter averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Billiard Shot Studio averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Billard Counter or Billiard Shot Studio have ads?

Neither Billard Counter nor Billiard Shot Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billard Counter or Billiard Shot Studio?

Billard Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Billiard Shot Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Billard Counter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Billiard Shot Studio on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*