Go Play Pool vs Pool Shot Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go Play Pool
Discover and locate venues for playing pool across the United States. Find bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls.
- Search for pool venues
- Locate bars and taverns
- Find sports bars
- Discover pool halls
- US-wide coverage
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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.
Pool Shot Clock
Manage shot time in pool games with customizable countdowns and alerts. Features a simple scoreboard and can be controlled via Apple Watch. Adjust warning times, alert colors, and sounds for a personalized experience.
- Customizable shot timers
- Configurable warnings
- Countdown alerts
- Adjustable alert colors and sounds
- Simple scoreboard
- Apple Watch control
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A Shot Clock to manage the time taken per player in a game of Pool. Defaulted to 60 seconds per shot with first warning at 20 seconds, second warning at 10 seconds and an Extension of 60 Seconds. A countdown sounds for last few seconds. All times and warnings can be configured in Settings. Change Alert colors and Alert sounds. Simple Score Board displayed. Control Pool Shot Clock App on iPhone using Apple Watch. Note: Apple Watch will only control Pool Shot Clock App on iPhone and not iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pool Shot Clock at 100% against Go Play Pool's 78%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Go Play Pool ships an update every 5 months, Pool Shot Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Play Pool | Pool Shot Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ramin Bakhtiari | Garry Ryan |
Customer experience
Go Play Pool
Pool Shot Clock
In-app purchases
Go Play Pool
No in-app purchases
Pool Shot Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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