Chalk Clock vs Rotation Pool Scorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chalk Clock
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Chalk Clock is a cue-sports scorekeeper built around the game you’re actually playing. Score pool, billiards and snooker matches with game-specific controls, flexible match setup and an optional built-in shot clock—all in one app. Instead of forcing every game into the same generic scoreboard, Chalk Clock adapts its scoring controls and match information to the selected discipline. 12+ SUPPORTED GAME FORMATS • 8-Ball, 9-Ball and 10-Ball • Straight Pool (14.1) • Snooker — 15-red and 6-red • APA 9-Ball practice scoring • One Pocket • Bank Pool • American and Filipino 15-Ball Rotation • Kick Safe • 8-Ball, 9-Ball and 10-Ball with Shootout SCORING THAT FITS THE GAME Different cue sports keep score differently. Chalk Clock provides controls and match information appropriate to each supported format. Track racks in 8-Ball, 9-Ball and 10-Ball. Follow runs, fouls and rack progress in Straight Pool. Keep frame scores, breaks and remaining balls visible in Snooker. Track ball-by-ball scoring and ownership in 15-Ball Rotation, with dedicated workflows for One Pocket, Bank Pool, Kick Safe and Shootout formats. STRAIGHT POOL — 14.1 CONTINUOUS Use dedicated Straight Pool scoring instead of a basic two-player counter. Track current runs, high runs, ball scores, rack progress, fouls, penalties and match totals. Make corrections without restarting the match. SNOOKER SCOREBOARD Score complete 15-red and 6-red Snooker frames. Track points, breaks, remaining balls and frame progress from one match screen. APA 9-BALL PRACTICE Chalk Clock gives APA 9-Ball players a convenient way to practice using skill-level points-to-win targets and keep score during practice sessions. APA 8-Ball players can configure handicapped practice races using Chalk Clock’s standard 8-Ball scoring. Chalk Clock is not intended for official APA league-match scoring and does not replace an official APA scoresheet. It does not track innings, defensive shots or other league scoresheet statistics. Chalk Clock is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Poolplayers Association. BUILT-IN SHOT CLOCK Use Chalk Clock with or without match timing. Configure standard shot time, after-break time, warning time, extensions, timeouts and audio warnings. The shot clock and scoring controls work together, eliminating the need for a separate pool timer. When timing is not needed, simply leave the shot clock disabled. CONFIGURE THE MATCH YOUR WAY Set up individual or team play and choose races, sets or frames where supported. Select alternate or winner break when available. Push-out controls are included for supported games. Use Chalk Clock for casual matches, practice sessions, league and club play, refereed matches, independent tournaments and timed events. CORRECT MISTAKES DURING PLAY Correct scores and relevant match information without discarding the match. Editing options adapt to the selected game and its current state. CLEAR MATCH INFORMATION Scores, player names, match progress, timing and game-specific details are presented together so players, referees and spectators can follow the match. ALL GAMES ARE FREE All supported game formats are free to use, and no credit card is required. Choose a format, configure the match and start scoring. CHALK CLOCK PRO Chalk Clock Pro removes ads and unlocks extended race and frame options, custom match-screen headers, and TV Mode for a cleaner external display on supported devices. An account is required for subscription features. In-app purchases apply. Feature availability may vary by game, platform and device. From Straight Pool and Snooker to APA 9-Ball practice, American Rotation and timed pool matches, Chalk Clock brings game-specific scoring and a configurable shot clock together in one app. Privacy Policy: https://chalkclock.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Rotation Pool Scorer
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Score K-Ball and American Rotation matches, ball-by-ball, on your phone. Rotation Pool Scorer is built for rotation pool players who want a real scoring tool — not a whiteboard, not a napkin, not a general-purpose app that doesn't understand rotation formats. HOW IT WORKS Set up a match in seconds — pick your players, pick your game type, pick your race target. That's it. The match screen shows exactly what you need and nothing you don't: • Both players side by side with running score • All 15 balls visible with point values • Current frame and match timer • Tap balls as they drop, scores update instantly When a rack ends, you move to the next frame. When someone hits the race target, the match is over. Post-match summary shows final score, frames played, balls pocketed, points-per-frame average, and a frame-by-frame breakdown. GAME FORMATS • K-Ball — modern rotation variant with foul penalties and ball-in-hand rules. Race-to-target with fast, aggressive pacing. Built for players who want a modern take on the rotation format. • American Rotation — sequential 1-15 rotation. 1 point per ball for balls 1-10, 2 points per ball for balls 11-15. Twenty points per rack. Race-to-target format. More rotation games coming — Filipino Rotation is next. BUILT FOR ROTATION Rotation pool is a sequential game — balls have to fall in numerical order. Points come from balls made, not games won. Every ball matters and every point counts. A general-purpose pool app can't handle this cleanly. Rotation Pool Scorer was built from the ground up for the format. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account required. No cloud sync. No ads. No tracking. Your match data stays on your phone. The only thing that ever leaves your device is the receipt that validates your unlock. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone playing rotation pool, anywhere. K-Ball players. AMRO league players. Tournament competitors. Regional groups. Casual players who want a real scorer instead of paper and pencil. If you play rotation pool and you're tired of scoring it wrong or losing track mid-match, you found the right app. FREEMIUM Free to download. Score 2 matches free to try the app. Unlock unlimited matches with a one-time $4.99 purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges, no data harvesting. Pay once, own it forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rotation Pool Scorer at none against Chalk Clock's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Chalk Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rotation Pool Scorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Chalk Clock | Rotation Pool Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ideal WebFx LLC | Michael Manuele |
In-app purchases
Chalk Clock
- Chalk Clock Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Chalk Clock Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
Rotation Pool Scorer
- Unlimited Matches$4.99
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