# darkSIDEpool vs Cue Cards

The clearest difference is rating: Cue Cards at 5.0 against darkSIDEpool's 3.0. Cue Cards also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. darkSIDEpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cue Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cue Cards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | darkSIDEpool | Cue Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksidepool/id6541750890/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-cards-pool-drills/id6801088826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Hyden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757221649) | [Jason Wicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801088828) |

## What reviewers say

### darkSIDEpool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darksidepool/id6541750890)

This app allows users to easily record billiards match results, track statistics like break and run outs, and even incorporate a 'luck' factor. It generates custom rankings based on performance and offers shareable match reports with unique commentary.

**Highlights:** Record match results, Track break and run outs, Measure average rack times, Incorporate luck factor, Generate custom rankings, Shareable match reports, In-match commentary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full App | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cue Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-cards-pool-drills/id6801088826)

This app provides variable practice drills for pool players, adapting to skill levels with a unique rating system. It offers daily challenges, social features for comparing progress with friends, and custom drill creation. A free version is available, with an optional Pro subscription for advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Adaptive skill-based drills, Elo rating system for players and drills, Daily challenges and weekly streaks, Pass & Play multiplayer mode, Customizable drill creation, Advanced game analytics (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cue Cards Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| CueCards Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is darkSIDEpool free?

darkSIDEpool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cue Cards free?

Cue Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, darkSIDEpool or Cue Cards?

Cue Cards is rated higher. darkSIDEpool averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cue Cards averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do darkSIDEpool or Cue Cards have ads?

Neither darkSIDEpool nor Cue Cards shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*