Comparison

Blackball Timer Pro vs Muscly app

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

Head to head
About

Blackball Timer Pro

Features
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BlackballTimerPro is the reference app for Blackball billiards referees and tournament organizers. Designed for serious competitions, it turns your phone or tablet into a true match management tool. PROFESSIONAL TIMER Manage playing time with precision. Audio alerts, a clear and readable display even from a distance, and an interface built for the pressure of tournament competition. DUAL SCREEN DISPLAY One of BlackballTimerPro's standout features: connect a second screen (TV, projector, tablet) to show the timer and scores to players and the audience, while you stay in control from your main screen. No more back-and-forth — everyone follows the match in real time. BUILT-IN REFEREE MODE A dedicated mode for referees, designed for quick and error-free use. A clean interface with one-handed controls, built to keep your focus on the game, not the app. LIVE CUESCORE SCORES BlackballTimerPro automatically connects to Cuescore, the world's leading platform for billiards tournament management. Match scores are displayed in real time, with no manual entry required. As soon as a point is recorded on Cuescore, it instantly appears on your screens. Zero errors, zero delay. OPTIMIZED FOR PHONE AND TABLET Whether used on a smartphone or a tablet, the interface adapts perfectly to every screen size. In portrait or landscape, the display stays clear, readable and efficient. AVAILABLE IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH The app is fully available in French and English, for use in national or international tournaments. BlackballTimerPro is the tool that referees, organizers and clubs have been waiting for — to take their game to the next level. Professional, reliable, connected.Sonnet 4.6Étendue

About

Muscly app

Features
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Muscly brings all your training together in one app: plan your programs, track your workouts in real time and watch your progress add up. No more scattered notebooks, notes and spreadsheets. You focus on the effort, Muscly handles the rest. TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS IN REAL TIME Start your session and check off your sets as you go. Weights, reps, rest times: everything is logged automatically, no hassle. HUNDREDS OF EXERCISES Access a library of detailed exercises: targeted muscles, required equipment, animated demos and clear instructions to perform every movement correctly. And if an exercise is missing, create your own in seconds. YOUR PROGRAMS, YOUR WAY Build custom training programs, organize your sessions and adapt them to your goals. You can even share your programs and import others' with a simple code. ANALYZE YOUR PROGRESS View your stats program by program: muscle breakdown, training volume and how your loads evolve over time. Proof, backed by numbers, that your work pays off. STAY MOTIVATED EVERY DAY Find training tips every day and discover a fitness influencer to follow right from your dashboard. Whether you're just starting out or you've been training for years, Muscly helps you stay consistent, make progress and keep on track. Download Muscly and take your training into your own hands. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blackball Timer Pro3 screens
Muscly app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackball Timer Pro at none against Muscly app's 2. Blackball Timer Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Muscly app's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price 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. Muscly app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Blackball Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackball Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Muscly app weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Blackball Timer Pro versus Muscly app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackball Timer ProMuscly app
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJimy BigaudSYLVAIN PHILIPPE TRANCHAND

In-app purchases

None

Blackball Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Muscly app

Subscriptions2
  • Muscly premium monthly$3.991 Month
  • Muscly premium yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Blackball Timer Pro free?
Blackball Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muscly app free?
Muscly app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackball Timer Pro or Muscly app have ads?
Muscly app shows ads; Blackball Timer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Blackball Timer Pro or Muscly app?
Blackball Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Muscly app weekly. Most recently, Blackball Timer Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and Muscly app on October 15, 2026.

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