Comparison

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer vs Dr. Dave Billiards

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

Head to head
About

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

This app analyzes your billiards stroke using a Bluetooth-enabled device attached to your cue. It provides detailed 3D stroke information, playback, velocity charts, and instant audible alerts to help you identify and fix flaws.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth cue attachment
  • 3D stroke data transmission
  • Automatic shot recording/playback
  • Stroke velocity chart
  • Cue tip view
  • Audible 'as you stroke' alerts
  • Comprehensive practice metrics
Features
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The QMD4 Billiards Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is an innovative billiards training aid designed to help you find and fix the flaws in your pool stroke. A new way to practice, let QMD4's precision and accuracy take your game to the next level. The highly sensitive QMD4 Bluetooth enabled device is attached to your pool cue and transmits detailed 3-D information about your stroke to the free QMD4 app on your iPhone or iPad. QMD4 features automatic shot recording/playback with a stroke velocity chart and cue tip view. Instant, audible 'as you stroke' alerts pinpoint problem areas in your stroke. Comprehensive metrics are generated for each practice shot allowing in-depth analysis to identify flaws, tendencies and to compare your progress with prior practice sessions. The QMD4 is the forth generation of QMD Stroke Trainers with improved hardware and software features. The QMD4 device may be ordered from www.theQMD.com.

About

Dr. Dave Billiards

Access a comprehensive library of expert pool instruction videos. Learn fundamentals, advanced techniques, and strategies for various pool games. Stream or own content, with options for individual purchases or all-access subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library covering all aspects of pool
  • Structured drills for skill development
  • Strategy and decision-making for different games
  • Aiming systems and specialty shot techniques
  • Chapter markers and bookmarking for easy navigation
  • Cross-device purchase and progress syncing
  • Free content previews
Features
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Learn pool with Dr. Dave. Dr. Dave Billiards brings Dr. Dave's official instructional video library to your phone and tablet. Whether you're learning fundamentals or sharpening tournament-level skills, stream expert instruction anywhere - at home or right at the table. DEEP VIDEO LIBRARY - Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots (VEPS) - shots from fundamentals to advanced specialty techniques - Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP) - structured drills to build real, lasting skill - Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball - strategy, position play, and defensive decision-making - Video Encyclopedia of Nine-Ball and Ten-Ball (VENT) - pattern play and execution for rotation games - Video Encyclopedia of One Pocket (VEOP) - tactics and table management for one-pocket - How to Aim Pool Shots - standard aiming, sidespin adjustments, and specialty-shot systems - System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS) - Dr. Dave's dedicated system for compensating for squirt, swerve, and throw - Billiard University (BU) Instructional Series - fundamentals, drills, and exam-based skill development - The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards - the companion video to the classic book BUILT FOR LEARNING AT THE TABLE - Chapter markers to jump straight to the shot or drill you need - Skip back to rewatch a move without losing your place - Save timestamped bookmarks with optional notes - Continue Watching picks up exactly where you left off - Search across every series, volume, and chapter WATCH FREE PREVIEWS Preview content lets you see the quality of the instruction before you buy. OWN IT OR STREAM IT ALL Buy individual volumes, purchase a complete series, or subscribe for all-access streaming. Your purchases and progress sync across your devices. ABOUT DR. DAVE Dr. Dave Alciatore is a retired engineering professor, PBIA Master Instructor, and the author of The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards. His clear, science-based teaching helps players understand not just how shots work, but why - through his books, articles, and videos. Download Dr. Dave Billiards and start playing better pool today. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer4 screens
Dr. Dave Billiards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dr. Dave Billiards at 5.0 against QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's 3.0. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dr. Dave Billiards sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Dr. Dave Billiards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer versus Dr. Dave Billiards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQMD4 Stroke Trainer/AnalyzerDr. Dave Billiards
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosens LLCRazor Pool

Customer experience

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Dr. Dave Billiards

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

Dr. Dave Billiards

Subscriptions2
  • All Access Monthly$14.991 Month
  • All Access Annual$119.991 Year
One-time19
  • VEPP Vol. 1: Fundamentals & CB$9.99
  • Illustrated Principles of Pool$9.99
  • System for Aiming With Sidespin$9.99
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  • VENT Vol. 4: Safety Play$9.99
  • VEPP Vol. 3: Patterns & Safety$9.99
  • VEPS Vol. 4: Banks & Kicks$9.99
  • VENT Vol. 5: Advanced Shots$9.99
  • VEOP Vol. 3: Defensive Play$9.99
  • VEPP Vol. 2: Position & English$9.99
  • VEOP Vol. 4: Bank & Kick Systems$9.99
  • VEPS Vol. 1: Shot Making & Position$9.99
  • VEPS Vol. 2: English & Position$9.99
  • VEPS Vol. 5: Skill & Specialty$9.99
  • BU Instructional Video Series$24.99
  • How to Aim Pool Shots$24.99
  • Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice$42.99
  • Video Encyclopedia of 9 & 10-ball$42.99
  • Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots$42.99
  • All Access Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer free?
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. Dave Billiards free?
Dr. Dave Billiards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Dr. Dave Billiards?
Dr. Dave Billiards is rated higher. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dr. Dave Billiards averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Dr. Dave Billiards have ads?
Neither QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer nor Dr. Dave Billiards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Dr. Dave Billiards?
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, and Dr. Dave Billiards every 6 weeks. Most recently, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dr. Dave Billiards on October 31, 2026.

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