8 Ball Time Clock vs Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8 Ball Time Clock
This app serves as a dedicated shot clock for 8-ball pool players and umpires. It offers customizable countdown timers, supports various rule sets, and provides audio and haptic cues for time announcements. It also features background operation and dynamic island integration for iOS 16.
- International/world rules options
- Customizable countdown timer
- Siri announcements
- Half time ding and end horn effects
- Background operation
- Dynamic Island support (iOS 16+)
- Customizable theme colors
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#1 Shot Clock for 8 ball pool players and umpires Features • International or world rules options • Customisable count down up to 99 seconds • 45 second extensions supported • Siri announcements. i.e "30 seconds", "10 seconds", "Time Foul" etc. Configurable in settings • Half time ding and end horn effects with haptics and vibration cues so you can keep your eye on the shot rather than the clock • Runs in the background if you want a sneaky look at messages while players are taking a shot • Supports Dynamic Island with an animated countdown *iOS16 only • Choose any theme colour to match your team colours • Works well on iPad with large legible numbers that can be seen from a distance • Both rule sets included in an easy access presentation form, or in original pdf format Always updated and very open to feature requests via "contact support" in settings
Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer
This app provides a customizable shot clock for cue sports like pool and snooker. It features voice activation, extensions, push outs, and a scoreboard, designed for players, referees, and tournament organizers to manage match timing effectively.
- Voice activated
- Customizable timer settings
- Scoreboard
- Extensions and push outs
- Overall match timer
- Light and dark mode support
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The shot clock app that does everything you need it do. Set up your shot clock, select how many frames and sets in your match, and then play like you're on the TV table! Now voice activated for convenience. Features: • Extensions • Push Outs • Scoreboard • Customisable Timer and Match Settings • Overall Match Timer • Supports both Light and Dark Mode • Sounds to alarm at 10 seconds, then each of the last 5 seconds Designed for everyone. In a match, one person manages the shot clock while the other is shooting. Also a perfect tool for a referee or tournament organisers who want to ensure matches finish on time. ______________________________________ Free Trial Available Now! Check out other Indigo Apps -> Shot Clock Pool - Lite For feedback or feature suggestions, reach out to AppsByKC@icloud.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 8 Ball Time Clock at $0.49 against Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer's $9.99. 8 Ball Time Clock also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
8 Ball Time Clock costs $0.49 and Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 8 Ball Time Clock against 5.0 for Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
8 Ball Time Clock ships an update every 2 months, Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8 Ball Time Clock | Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Albanese | Indigo Apps Limited |
Customer experience
8 Ball Time Clock
Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer
In-app purchases
8 Ball Time Clock
No in-app purchases
Shot Clock Pool /Snooker Timer
No in-app purchases
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