Comparison

Time Pool vs Pool Billiards Scorer

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

Head to head
About

Time Pool

This app provides a shot clock for pool players, offering countdown and count-up modes. It helps track shot times, display player names, and can amplify beeps via Bluetooth speakers for tournaments or training.

Highlights
  • Shot clock functionality
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • Player name display
  • Bluetooth speaker amplification
  • Shot time recording and averaging
  • Clear button labels
Features
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Time Pool is the best shot clock app for iOS. It's easy to use and it has the best features: - The buttons are clearly labeled with descriptions of when they should be pressed ("Balls stopped") and the actual names of the players. - Use the "Pause" button to stop the timer. The app doesn't have unnecessary buttons (e.g., "Stop"). - Use the "Count down" mode to provide the same shot clock functionality you see in professional tournaments. Connect your iOS device to a Bluetooth speaker to amplify the beeps. (Great for tournaments, and as a training aid.) - Use the "Count up" mode if you want to measure how long each player is taking per shot. - The app records each shot and can display a running average of how long each player is taking per shot. (Useful in league and tournament settings if there's a dispute about slow play.)

About

Pool Billiards Scorer

Features
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Pool Billiards Scorer helps you keep score for practice, individual matches and team matchdays. • Straight Pool (14.1), 8-, 9- and 10-Ball Rack Match, Bowliard and multiplayer games • Player profiles, game history, statistics and PDF score sheets • Team matchdays with teams, player lineups, rounds and reusable templates • Score parallel matches on different devices using the familiar Straight Pool and Rack Match screens • Synchronize matchdays on the same local network, including without an internet connection • Join by QR code or invitation code, assign scoring devices and follow the shared scoreboard • Export matchday archives and keep completed results locally • English and German, with configurable appearance and in-app help An optional online live ticker lets spectators follow a published matchday in their browser. A verified PBS account and separate approval from the operator are required. Approval is not included automatically with the app purchase. Local matchdays and local synchronization do not require live access. Try the app free for 30 days. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks continued use after the trial; there is no subscription or automatic renewal. The price is shown before purchase. Saved games, history and exports remain accessible after the trial. You can start the trial, buy and restore purchases without an email account. Optional email linking supports license access across supported mobile platforms. A personal license supports up to three activated devices and requires an online license check at least every 90 days. Local scores and player profiles are stored on your devices. Local synchronization transfers matchday data to the devices you connect. If you activate an approved online live ticker, team and player names, match settings and scores are sent to the live service and shown publicly. Server matchdays expire after 14 days without a score update; local results remain available. The app contains no advertising or tracking. Device backups depend on your operating system settings.

Screenshots

Time Pool4 screens
Pool Billiards Scorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pool Billiards Scorer at Free against Time Pool's $0.99. Pool Billiards Scorer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Time Pool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Pool Billiards Scorer is free to download; Time Pool costs $0.99 up front. Pool Billiards Scorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Time Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Time Pool versus Pool Billiards Scorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime PoolPool Billiards Scorer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom KerriganDaniel Sorger

In-app purchases

None

Time Pool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pool Billiards Scorer

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is Time Pool free?
Time Pool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool Billiards Scorer free?
Pool Billiards Scorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time Pool or Pool Billiards Scorer have ads?
Neither Time Pool nor Pool Billiards Scorer shows ads.

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