Comparison

Dr. Dave Billiards vs Cue Path

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

Head to head
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/

About

Cue Path

Features
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Cue Path is a pocket-sized coach for pool players — built to help you train with purpose, track your progress and improve consistency over time. Designed for serious players, Cue Path transforms every session into structured performance data. Log misses in real time, analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and discover what is truly holding your game back. Track: • Pot Success • Position Outcome • Rack Conversion • Recovery Rate • Session Progression • Long-Term Trends FEATURES ► Smart Session Tracking Log racks quickly during training or matches. Track misses by: • Position • Alignment • Delivery • Speed • Scratch ► Performance Analytics Visualize progression across sessions with detailed statistics and trend analysis. ► AI Coach Receive personalized coaching insights based on your real gameplay patterns, weaknesses and progression. ► Drill Training Practice structured drills designed to improve cue ball control, pattern play, speed control and rack conversion. ► Drill Journey System Progress through guided training paths inspired by competitive skill development systems. ► Rankings & Progression Climb through competitive tiers and compare your progression globally and continentally. ► Cloud Sync Save your player profile and access your progress across devices. Cue Path is designed for players who want more than casual statistics — it is built for structured improvement, consistency and elite-level training.

Screenshots

Dr. Dave Billiards4 screens
Cue Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dr. Dave Billiards and Cue Path 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. Dr. Dave Billiards sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Cue Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dr. Dave Billiards versus Cue Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDr. Dave BilliardsCue Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRazor PoolAurelian Apostol

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
2 purchases

Cue Path

Subscriptions1
  • PRO$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Supporter$1.99

Questions

Is Dr. Dave Billiards free?
Dr. Dave Billiards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue Path free?
Cue Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dr. Dave Billiards or Cue Path have ads?
Neither Dr. Dave Billiards nor Cue Path shows ads.

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