Pool Shot Clock is a sports utility app for iOS and Android that provides configurable countdown timers for pool matches.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the cognitive load of manual timekeeping during competitive matches, allowing players to focus on their shot pacing.
For Pool players and referees requiring a standardized, configurable timing tool for competitive matches.
What does it look like?
Key features
Configurable countdown timer with adjustable warning intervals at 20 and 10 seconds.
Remote control functionality for the iPhone app via Apple Watch interface.
User-defined alert colors and sounds for shot clock warnings.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no observable in-app purchases or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsperformanceShow more...
Pool Shot Clock has been inactive for 534 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The development history shows only two releases in the observed window, both of which were minor updates focused on basic UI adjustments and bug fixes. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or new feature development, and the app has not received an update in over a year.
Who built it?
Garry Ryan
5 apps tracked · Sports
Pool Shot Clock
Rosary Companion
North Wexford Pool League
Pool EZ ScorerUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an excited sentiment. Users appreciate the simple and straightforward interface allows users to manage time intervals without unnecessary configuration complexity and customizable warning times provide helpful pacing cues for users during their timed activity sessions.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple and straightforward interface allows users to manage time intervals without unnecessary configuration complexity
- Customizable warning times provide helpful pacing cues for users during their timed activity sessions
- The application fails to trigger vibration alerts when the device is muted, disrupting silent usage
14 of 14 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Pool Shot Clock
How's the Sports market?
Pool Shot Clock occupies a niche utility space in the Sports category, maintaining a 4.0-star rating despite a 17-month update gap. The lack of recent feature expansion relative to the user-requested audio customization signals a maintenance-only posture.
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Key takeaways for Pool Shot Clock
Where is it heading?
The sports-timing utility market remains fragmented, allowing Pool Shot Clock to maintain its position through simplicity. However, the lack of feature investment risks churn if a rival introduces custom audio and vibration control, which are the primary pain points for the current user base.
- The 17-month development gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the app's ability to address evolving user requests for custom audio.
- The 4.0-star rating confirms the core shot-clock functionality meets the needs of the target audience, providing a stable baseline for future improvements.
The SWOT
- Apple Watch integration enables hands-free remote control for referees
- Adding custom audio import would address top user request
Next best moves
Fix vibration-suppression bug because reviews flag it as a top disruption to silent usage → improve retention among competitive users
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's simplicity is its primary retention lever…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Development remains stagnant with no new features or bug fixes, though the internal assessment of the app's competitive position has shifted toward a more focused risk-mitigation strategy.
Bottom line
Addressing the vibration and audio customization complaints would stabilize the user experience, as the current maintenance-only posture risks eroding the app's positive reputation among competitive players.
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Is Pool Shot Clock suitable for professional tournaments?
Does Pool Shot Clock allow custom alarm sounds?
What is a free alternative to Pool Shot Clock?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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