Comparison

Cue Clock Pro vs Pool PerformStars

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

Head to head
About

Cue Clock Pro

Features
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Cue Hub is the essential companion app for pool tournament players and organisers. Stay informed and manage your matches with professional tools designed for competitive play. KEY FEATURES Tournament Notifications - Instant push notifications when your match is ready - Never miss a match call again - Works seamlessly with tournament management systems - Register once with your mobile number Professional Shot Clock - Customizable time limits (default 30 seconds) - Visual countdown with colour-coded alerts - Audio warnings at 10, 5, and time expired - Extension time management (15 seconds) - Vibration alerts for time warnings Match Scoreboard - Track frame-by-frame scoring - Race-to format support (e.g., Race to 5, 7, 9) - Breaking player indicators - Score adjustment controls - Winner celebration screen - Match correction features Device Optimized - Portrait and landscape modes - Phone and tablet layouts - Responsive design for all screen sizes - Dark mode interface - Low battery impact Perfect For: - Pool tournament players - Tournament directors - League organisers - Practice matches - Referees and scorekeepers - 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball tournaments How Tournament Notifications Work: 1. Register your mobile number in the app 2. Tournament organiser links your number to their system 3. Receive instant notification when assigned to a table 4. Head to your table and start playing How Manual Shot Clock Works: 1. Enter player names 2. Set shot clock duration 3. Choose who won the lag 4. Start tracking your match 5. All data stays on your device Privacy & Data: Tournament notifications require a phone number to match you with tournament systems. The manual shot clock runs entirely offline - no data is collected or transmitted. See our privacy policy for full details. Integration: Works with CueScore tournament management software and Cue Hub web platform for professional tournament operations. Free to download and use. No subscriptions. No ads.

About

Pool PerformStars

This app provides advanced video analysis for serious pool players to track progress and improve their game. It offers shot-by-shot breakdowns, form tracking, and structured coaching modes. Users can record or upload practice videos and analyze measurable parameters for each shot.

Highlights
  • Video recording and upload
  • Shot-by-shot analysis
  • Form tracking over time
  • Measurable shot parameters
  • Structured coaching modes
  • Remote coaching options
  • Player profile and privacy controls
Features
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PerformStars is a video-based training companion for serious pool players who want measurable progress. Record or upload practice, get shot-by-shot breakdowns, track your form over time, and stay motivated with clear goals and visible improvement. Practice videos, your way Record training videos right inside the app, upload existing clips, or add a session by pasting a YouTube link. You can also run a demo training session to see the value of analysis before uploading your own videos. Sessions can be deleted anytime, shared via link, and exported as a shot table in XLS (sent to your email). Session analysis with full control PerformStars automatically detects shots inside your video and labels outcomes as made or miss. You stay in charge: fix occasional mistakes by manually correcting results and deleting false shots that shouldn’t count. Review every shot individually, jump through the full shot list, and open a dedicated shot view with a poster/video snippet for that exact moment. Each shot comes with a detailed card of measurable parameters from our database: speed, distance, complexity, cut angle, target path, pocket, and confidence. Coaching mode: progress, reports, trends The Coaching screen turns practice into a structured process. You see your progress toward the next automatic report, access your coaching report history, and track trends across time periods. This is where PerformStars becomes more than analytics—it becomes motivation: you always know what you’re building toward and what’s improving. Want a human eye on your game? “My Coach” explains how remote coaching works: private collaboration with a coach, shared video review, and a training plan built around your actual shot data. Live, matches, and the community layer Explore the larger billiards world through search across users, players, and matches. Browse top players and top/live matches, open player pages, follow favorites, and view match replays remotely. Inside a match you can dive into racks and individual shots, then jump directly to player profiles and recent match history. Your player profile and privacy controls Your profile is your identity and your progress hub. See your place in the ranking, profile stats, achievements/levels, and activity feed. Training privacy is under your control: you decide whether your practice statistics are visible or kept private. Reliable by design PerformStars is built to feel fast and dependable: a local database for instant startup, profile/training/report sync, delta updates, quick pull-to-refresh, smart media caching, and upload continuation after network failures. Whether you’re chasing tighter cue-ball control, more consistent pocketing under pressure, or simply a training routine that keeps you hungry— PerformStars turns practice into visible progress. Terms of Use: https://performstars.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://performstars.com/privacy-policy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cue Clock Pro4 screens
Pool PerformStars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cue Clock Pro at none against Pool PerformStars's 2. Cue Clock Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Pool PerformStars's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Pool PerformStars sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Cue Clock Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue Clock Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Pool PerformStars every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Cue Clock Pro versus Pool PerformStars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCue Clock ProPool PerformStars
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICHARD GEORGE PICKERINGDmitrii Sadovnik

In-app purchases

None

Cue Clock Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pool PerformStars

Subscriptions2
  • PerformStars Pro$17.991 Month
  • PerformStars Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Cue Clock Pro free?
Cue Clock Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool PerformStars free?
Pool PerformStars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cue Clock Pro or Pool PerformStars have ads?
Neither Cue Clock Pro nor Pool PerformStars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cue Clock Pro or Pool PerformStars?
Cue Clock Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pool PerformStars every 10 days. Most recently, Cue Clock Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pool PerformStars on October 24, 2026.

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