Comparison

Go Play Pool vs RailShotTV

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

RailShotTV

Transform your mobile device into a professional billiards streaming studio. Easily broadcast matches, tournaments, and events live to platforms like YouTube and Facebook with customizable scoreboards and game management tools.

Highlights
  • Professional live streaming to YouTube/Facebook
  • High-quality RTMP and NDI camera support
  • 7 customizable professional scoreboard styles
  • Support for multiple billiards game types
  • Real-time score tracking and race to X frames
  • Intuitive interface for quick setup
Features
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RailShot TV is the premier professional billiards livestreaming app for iOS. Transform your iPhone or iPad into a complete streaming studio for billiards matches, tournaments, and events. KEY FEATURES: Professional Live Streaming - Stream directly to YouTube Live and Facebook Live - High-quality RTMP streaming with low latency - Support for external NDI cameras for advanced setups - Built-in camera controls with flip and zoom options Customizable Professional Scoreboards Choose from 7 stunning scoreboard styles: - Modern: Sleek horizontal layout with metallic finishes - Center Score Panel: Classic red vs blue team display - Geometric Checkered: Ultra-modern design with checkered patterns - Geometric Navy: Navy blue with geometric accents - Circular Red vs Blue: Large circular score displays - Circular Green: Green and yellow themed circular design - Each style features customizable positioning and scaling Complete Game Management - Support for multiple game types (8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, etc.) - Real-time score tracking for both players - Race to X frames configuration - Player name and Fargo rating display - Match name customization Professional Design - Beautiful metallic scoreboard designs with glossy finishes - Smooth animations and transitions - Optimized for landscape and portrait orientations - Professional-grade visual effects Easy to Use - Intuitive interface designed for quick setup - One-tap streaming to your favorite platforms - Real-time preview of your stream - Adjustable scoreboard positioning and size PERFECT FOR: - Billiards tournaments and competitions - League matches and events - Casual games with friends - Professional streaming setups - Pool halls and billiards venues TECHNICAL FEATURES: - RTMP streaming protocol support - NDI (Network Device Interface) camera discovery - Real-time video effects and overlays - Professional audio mixing - Stream timer and live indicators RailShot TV brings professional-grade livestreaming capabilities to billiards enthusiasts everywhere. Whether you're hosting a tournament, streaming a league match, or just sharing a game with friends, RailShot TV makes it easy to go live with style. Download RailShot TV today and take your billiards streaming to the next level!

Screenshots

Go Play Pool4 screens
RailShotTV1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RailShotTV at 5.0 against Go Play Pool's 4.3. RailShotTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Go Play Pool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RailShotTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Go Play Pool's written reviews are positive against 100% of RailShotTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go Play Pool ships an update every 5 months, RailShotTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Go Play Pool versus RailShotTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo Play PoolRailShotTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamin BakhtiariJohnny Box

Customer experience

Go Play Pool

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

RailShotTV

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Go Play Pool

No in-app purchases

None

RailShotTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Play Pool free?
Go Play Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailShotTV free?
RailShotTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go Play Pool or RailShotTV?
RailShotTV is rated higher. Go Play Pool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RailShotTV averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Go Play Pool or RailShotTV have ads?
Neither Go Play Pool nor RailShotTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Play Pool or RailShotTV?
Go Play Pool ships an update every 5 months, and RailShotTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Go Play Pool was updated on November 1, 2026 and RailShotTV on November 5, 2026.

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