Comparison

CueTime vs Shot Timer

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

Head to head
About

CueTime

This app provides a customizable shot clock and match timer for cue sports like pool, snooker, and billiards. It offers clear visual and audio alerts to keep games running smoothly and prevent slow play, suitable for both casual and professional matches.

Highlights
  • Shot clock with custom warnings
  • Frame and match timers
  • Configurable countdowns and alerts
  • Large, bold display
  • One-tap operation
  • Supports all cue sports
Features
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Run your matches smoothly with CueTime - the simple, flexible, and powerful shot clock and match timer app for cue sports. No complicated setup, no bulky hardware - just clear, reliable timers on your phone or tablet. Whether you’re playing pool, snooker, billiards, 8-ball, 9-ball or Chinese pool, CueTime makes it easy to keep games on track. Inspired by the Ultimate Pool shot clock, it brings professional-level timing to your league, club, or competition. --- Complete timing solution for cue sports • Shot clock – countdown for every shot, with custom warnings and final seconds beeps. • Frame clock/timer – countdown or track the length of each frame, with time warning and final seconds beeps. • Match clock/timer – countdown or track match duration, with time warning and final seconds beeps. • Use any combination of timers depending on your format. --- Fully customisable • Set any shot time: eg. 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s, or any time you like. • Add warning alerts: eg. "15s remaining" on a 30s clock. • Countdown beeps just like Ultimate Pool, any number of seconds. • Configure frame and match timers and countdowns to suit your league. • Automatically reduce shot times in the final stage of a match. • Visual and audio alerts so everyone knows when time is running out. --- Built for real matches • Large, bold display – easy to read across the room. • One-tap operation – quick to start, pause, or reset. • Neutral design – works for pool, snooker, billiards and all cue sports. • Portable – perfect for referees, clubs, and tournaments. --- Why players and referees choose CueTime: • Bring the Ultimate Pool-style shot clock experience to your league. • Keeps matches running smoothly without slow play. • Gives referees a reliable tool for timing. • Suitable for casual games or professional tournaments alike. --- Works as: • Pool shot clock / pool timer app • Snooker shot clock • 8-ball, 9-ball, Chinese pool timers • Billiards timer app • Referee shot clock and match timer • Frame countdown timer If you’ve searched for a pool timer app or wanted a snooker shot clock like Ultimate Pool, CueTime is the answer. --- Get started now – Simple to use. Easy to customise. Built for every cue sport.

About

Shot Timer

Features
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Shot Timer is a fast, reliable training companion for dry fire and live fire practice. It gives you instant start beeps, accurate split tracking, and round-by-round performance review so you can measure progress with confidence. Build custom drills, run multi-round sessions, record hit/miss results, and export summaries to share with coaches or teammates. Whether you train solo or in structured sessions, Shot Timer helps you practice with purpose, track improvement, and perform better under pressure. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://shot-timer.richard.carter.red

Screenshots

CueTime4 screens
Shot Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CueTime at none against Shot Timer'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. Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CueTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CueTime ships an update monthly, Shot Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CueTime versus Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueTimeShot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob HolmesCarter Annandale

In-app purchases

None

CueTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$5.99

Questions

Is CueTime free?
CueTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Timer free?
Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CueTime or Shot Timer have ads?
Neither CueTime nor Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CueTime or Shot Timer?
CueTime ships an update monthly, and Shot Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, CueTime was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shot Timer on October 21, 2026.

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