# Straight Pool Deluxe vs BilliardManager

The clearest difference is rating: Straight Pool Deluxe at 5.0 against BilliardManager's 4.2. Straight Pool Deluxe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). BilliardManager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (31 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Straight Pool Deluxe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BilliardManager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Straight Pool Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Straight Pool Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 88% of BilliardManager's.

Straight Pool Deluxe ships an update every 3 days, BilliardManager every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Straight Pool Deluxe | BilliardManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straight-pool-deluxe/id870290295/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiardmanager/id1298969252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Stromberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/870290298) | [Phil Merz](https://appshunter.io/developer/666087371) |

## What reviewers say

### Straight Pool Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straight-pool-deluxe/id870290295)

This app provides comprehensive scorekeeping for straight pool games, offering detailed statistics and game history. It allows real-time stat updates, game sharing, and remote spectator viewing. Sync games across devices and access official rules and forums.

**Highlights:** 14.1 continuous scorekeeping, Extensive statistics and game history, Real-time in-game stats, Game sharing and live broadcasting, Cross-device synchronization, Access to official rules and forums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Local Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


### BilliardManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiardmanager/id1298969252)

This app helps billiards players track scores, analyze performance, and improve their game through structured training and session analysis. It supports various game formats and offers advanced insights for serious players.

**Highlights:** Digital scoreboard for pool, snooker, carom, Session and match tracking, Performance analysis and trends, Built-in drills and training formats, Opponent and match history management, Pro features for advanced insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BilliardManager Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| BilliardManager Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| BilliardManager Club | $149.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Straight Pool Deluxe free?

Straight Pool Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BilliardManager free?

BilliardManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Straight Pool Deluxe or BilliardManager?

Straight Pool Deluxe is rated higher. Straight Pool Deluxe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BilliardManager averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Straight Pool Deluxe or BilliardManager have ads?

BilliardManager shows ads; Straight Pool Deluxe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Straight Pool Deluxe or BilliardManager?

Straight Pool Deluxe ships an update every 3 days, and BilliardManager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Straight Pool Deluxe was updated on November 11, 2026 and BilliardManager on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*