Comparison

8 Ball Time Clock vs Shot Clock Pool

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Shot Clock Pool

Features
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Shot clock lite version! Now with a Match Timer and monthly subscription option! Easy to use, customisable shot clock with a scoreboard for a race to 5. Warning sounds at 10 and 5 seconds. Come with the option to try out the full version for 1 week! What the full version gets you: Voice recognition, Extension for each player, Push Out shots, Select your own race and sets 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. ______________________________________ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

8 Ball Time Clock4 screens
Shot Clock Pool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shot Clock Pool at Free against 8 Ball Time Clock's $0.49. 8 Ball Time Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Shot Clock Pool is free to download; 8 Ball Time Clock costs $0.49 up front. Shot Clock Pool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 8 Ball Time Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8 Ball Time Clock versus Shot Clock Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball Time ClockShot Clock Pool
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele AlbaneseIndigo Apps Limited

In-app purchases

None

8 Ball Time Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Clock Pool

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is 8 Ball Time Clock free?
8 Ball Time Clock costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Clock Pool free?
Shot Clock Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8 Ball Time Clock or Shot Clock Pool have ads?
Neither 8 Ball Time Clock nor Shot Clock Pool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Time Clock or Shot Clock Pool?
8 Ball Time Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Clock Pool every 2 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Time Clock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shot Clock Pool on September 13, 2026.

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