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.
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.
- Customizable shot timers and warnings
- Configurable alert sounds and colors
- Simple scoreboard functionality
- Apple Watch control
- In-app purchases for premium 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.
Blackball Timer Pro
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Pool Shot Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blackball Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Pool Shot Clock | Blackball Timer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garry Ryan | Jimy Bigaud |
In-app purchases
Pool Shot Clock
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
Blackball Timer Pro
No in-app purchases
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