Comparison

CueTime vs Shot Clock

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 Clock

Features
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The fastest way to run and follow a Snooker Shootout match — live, in real time. Whether you're refereeing at the table, keeping score from the sofa, or streaming the action to a room full of spectators, this app keeps everyone on the same frame. Update the score once and it appears instantly on every connected device. Purpose-built for the fast, frantic Shootout: match clock and shot clock running side by side, foul handling, and tiebreak mode when it goes to the wire. No fiddling, no delays — just tap and play. Real-time sync means the score on your phone is the score on every screen. Perfect for clubs, tournaments, and second-screen viewing while the match plays out. Clean, glanceable design Big, readable numbers and clocks you can follow from across the room. Everything you need at a glance, nothing you don't. Features - Live real-time score sync across all devices - Match clock and shot clock - Automatic foul handling - Tiebreak mode for deciding frames - Simple, tap-to-score controls - Big-screen friendly display Run your next Shootout like the pros. Download now and get the whole room watching the same score. Shoot Out Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shot-clock.app/privacy

Screenshots

CueTime4 screens
Shot Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

CueTime and Shot Clock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CueTime versus Shot Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueTimeShot Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob HolmesNight Mode LTD

In-app purchases

None

CueTime

No in-app purchases

None

Shot Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CueTime free?
CueTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Clock free?
Shot Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CueTime or Shot Clock have ads?
Neither CueTime nor Shot Clock shows ads.

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