Comparison

Pool Shot Clock vs Blackball Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Pool Shot Clock

Manage shot timing in pool games with customizable countdowns and alerts. Features a simple scoreboard and can be controlled via Apple Watch. Offers premium sound packs and match clock functionality through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Customizable shot timers and warnings
  • Configurable alert sounds and colors
  • Simple scoreboard functionality
  • Apple Watch control
  • In-app purchases for premium features
Features
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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. In app purchase: 23 Additional premium sounds, Match Clock with 2 Match Time alert settings and save settings as profiles for easy switching of different saved settings.

About

Blackball Timer Pro

Features
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BlackballTimerPro is the reference app for Blackball billiards referees and tournament organizers. Designed for serious competitions, it turns your phone or tablet into a true match management tool. PROFESSIONAL TIMER Manage playing time with precision. Audio alerts, a clear and readable display even from a distance, and an interface built for the pressure of tournament competition. DUAL SCREEN DISPLAY One of BlackballTimerPro's standout features: connect a second screen (TV, projector, tablet) to show the timer and scores to players and the audience, while you stay in control from your main screen. No more back-and-forth — everyone follows the match in real time. BUILT-IN REFEREE MODE A dedicated mode for referees, designed for quick and error-free use. A clean interface with one-handed controls, built to keep your focus on the game, not the app. LIVE CUESCORE SCORES BlackballTimerPro automatically connects to Cuescore, the world's leading platform for billiards tournament management. Match scores are displayed in real time, with no manual entry required. As soon as a point is recorded on Cuescore, it instantly appears on your screens. Zero errors, zero delay. OPTIMIZED FOR PHONE AND TABLET Whether used on a smartphone or a tablet, the interface adapts perfectly to every screen size. In portrait or landscape, the display stays clear, readable and efficient. AVAILABLE IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH The app is fully available in French and English, for use in national or international tournaments. BlackballTimerPro is the tool that referees, organizers and clubs have been waiting for — to take their game to the next level. Professional, reliable, connected.Sonnet 4.6Étendue

Screenshots

Pool Shot Clock4 screens
Blackball Timer Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackball Timer Pro at none against Pool Shot Clock's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pool Shot Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blackball Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Shot Clock ships an update fortnightly, Blackball Timer Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pool Shot Clock versus Blackball Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool Shot ClockBlackball Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarry RyanJimy Bigaud

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pool Shot Clock

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99
None

Blackball Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pool Shot Clock free?
Pool Shot Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackball Timer Pro free?
Blackball Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pool Shot Clock or Blackball Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Pool Shot Clock nor Blackball Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pool Shot Clock or Blackball Timer Pro?
Pool Shot Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Blackball Timer Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pool Shot Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blackball Timer Pro on October 31, 2026.

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