New pool training app just launched

Cueist app

Cueist app

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to share something I think a lot of you might find useful.

For the last couple of years, we’ve been working on a pool training app and yesterday we finally launched it on Google Play and App Store.

About the app:

It's called Cueist, and it offers a fresh approach to practice – fully guided and personalized. You begin with a quick test to assess your current skill level and see how you compare to others. From there, the app guides your training with drills suited to your skill level, so every practice session is tailored to you.

It’s fun. It’s free (mostly) – there’s a premium option to remove ads and unlock some advanced features, but most of the app is free to use for as long as you want.

Here’s the link: Cueist on Google Play
And on iOS: Cueist on App Store

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Denis
 
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It’s now available on iOS! I’ve included a link in the first post of this thread.

Hi!

We're working on it and it'll be ready soon.

If you want, we can send you an email when it's released. Just enter your email here: https://cueist.app/cueist-ios
 
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Denis - very impressive. I tried this out yesterday - it's extremely well done. I mean, shockingly good. Maybe I'm so used to badly designed apps and software that I don't expect much, but this clearly was made with a huge amount of care and effort. And a lot of research.

And perhaps more to the point, I think the approach taken - and actually using it - will improve my game.

A couple questions. I'm sure you've been asked - any plan to attempt to correlate the player score/rating in the app with Fargo? Also, it looks like currently only "aiming" and "position" are addressed; any plans for kicking drills? Or maybe that's already there, I haven't gotten too far in yet.

Anyway, if you're into this kind of thing I'd definitely recommend giving it a look.
 
I’m really glad you’re enjoying it! It’s been a lot of work, as you’ve noticed, so hearing feedback like this really means a lot.

Now to your questions – correlating with Fargo is something I’ve thought about, but to do it properly, we’d need a solid base of players using the app over time so their ratings can stabilize. Once we have enough data, it should be straightforward to implement.

As for other drill types, they’re coming. We’re planning to start with safety drills, then move on to kicking and banking. But first, we’re focusing on the iOS release and getting the word out.

Also, if you wouldn’t mind, would you be open to posting your comment as a review on Google Play? Since we’re just getting started, every review makes a big difference.
 
I love it too. Here's a question that I hope is appropriate.

The app is implemented on a mobile phone screen which I'm sure gives it a wider appeal now that pretty much everyone has a mobile phone. But it also seems limiting because there's so little real estate available on a phone screen. So I'm wondering if it could be practical to use a larger screen when it's available - as with a laptop. I've noticed for example that after you put text on the screen to instruct the user, the rendering of the table layout may no longer be clear. There's plenty of room for the table layout and the instructional text to exist side by side on a laptop screen.

The app is really impressive. Especially for the first general release. I'll be looking forward future versions too.
 
Apps can be run in Chromebooks or Macs with Apple silicon processors. Otherwise the developer must do work targeting Windows/MacOS.
 
First of all, it's great to hear you're enjoying the app!

About larger screens...
I totally get what you're saying. We made the diagrams as large as possible on a phone, but they might still feel small, especially for players who don’t have perfect vision. And having to put on reading glasses for each new drill setup could definitely disrupt the flow.

We do plan to improve how the app looks on larger screens, but our focus is on tablets rather than laptops. That said, if there's enough demand, it’s something we’d consider in the future. To be honest, though, we have a long list of features we want to add first, so laptop support isn’t likely anytime soon.

The core idea behind Cueist is to give players a training tool they always have with them. A lot of people don’t have a table at home, so being able to just pull out their phone and start practicing whenever they’re near a table feels like the best approach.
 
Just what we need another teaching tool.🤮. We already have Books, Utubes, DVD’s, and most people never get better.

Because they refuse to practice. Can be great at Pool sleeping in pillow covering the book 99 Critical Shots.
 
Cueist is mostly free, supported by ads. But it’s not ad-heavy - you’ll see one ad every 10 minutes or so, just enough to help offset some of the costs of running the app.

There’s also a premium option to remove ads and unlock some advanced features, which is subscription-based.
 
I've made it through the initial test and so far it looks really good. I'm hoping there's some good drills for the next time I use it. Planning to spend 15-20minutes at the beginning of each practice session for drills.

On that note: Does anyone have a good method for temporarily marking spots on the table to repeat shots? Thinking something like a single ball template that won't move (much) after a shot is taken.
 
IMHO the markers can be a hindrance. They may be useful to absolute beginners, but you need to move on quickly. It's better to set the balls up slightly differently each time, so that you're learning the entire aiming process, not just memorizing where you hit the ball last.
 
CocoboloCowboy said:
Just what we need another teaching tool.🤮. We already have Books, Utubes, DVD’s, and most people never get better.

Because they refuse to practice. Can be great at Pool sleeping in pillow covering the book 99 Critical Shots.
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Well I guess I should stop using it then because you said we don't need it. What we need are learning tools that easily transition from books/video to the table that make drills fun, challenging, and interesting, the Cueist does this perfectly. It also tracks your performance, has a book or video ever done that for you? Maybe that's why you're jaded.
 
gmiller said:
IMHO the markers can be a hindrance. They may be useful to absolute beginners, but you need to move on quickly. It's better to set the balls up slightly differently each time, so that you're learning the entire aiming process, not just memorizing where you hit the ball last.
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I often set up scenarios that i see in pro matches. Being able to mark where the balls are lets me try different methods on the same shot. It's not just about making the shot.
 
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