# Pocket Run Pool — user reviews > 273 indexed App Store user reviews of Pocket Run Pool by Zach Gage, rated 3.70/5 from 1,123 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-run-pool/id949982914/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-run-pool/id949982914.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 557 · 4★ 154 · 3★ 100 · 2★ 101 · 1★ 211 ## What do users think of Pocket Run Pool? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Intuitive controls - 👍 Addictive gameplay - 🎨 Great visuals - 💡 Unique take on pool - 🕰️ Quick play sessions **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable physics - 🔍 Lack of precision controls - 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases - 🔍 UI issues on larger screens - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Cue stick disappearing - Inconsistent ball behavior - Incorrect payouts in high-stakes mode - App freezing after resuming from pause - Compatibility issues on newer iPad models **Most requested features** - Add ball spin/English options - Implement replay/undo functionality - Expand game modes and challenges - Improve performance and stability - Optimize UI for tablet devices ## Newest reviews (13 of 273) ### 4/5 — Nice but too big *2026-06-28, version 2.0.9* The pool table can’t fit into my iPad. ### 2/5 — no spin *2026-03-01, version 2.0.9* 3 star reduction for the lack of spin. I hate that aspect of this game. ### 4/5 — Problem with transfer of game to new IPAD *2025-11-08, version 2.0.9* Played this game for years. It is fantastic but when I TRANSFERED IT to a new IPad,the game does not play the same. No arrows to set up cue stick. No cue stick appears for you to shoot. If you changed the game, change it back. It is a stupid game now the way it is now. Change it back. ### 3/5 — Great on iPhone but iPad… *2025-10-09, version 2.0.9* This is a fun game on the iPhone, a great way to pass time. But on the iPad the screen is oversized and all of the controls are pushed outside the bounds of the screen. It shouldn’t be listed as an iPad app until these sizing issues are resolved. ### 3/5 — Please update for recent devices *2025-08-02, version 2.0.9* The game is great, as essential and streamlined as an MS-DOS game. Unfortunately it hasn’t been updated since 2021 and does not work properly on my iPad Pro M4. It’s a 5 star game, like all Zack’s games, but needs some TLC. ### 2/5 — Annoying Game *2025-03-08, version 2.0.9* No undos, exits, or the ability to close the game without it automatically saving is what killed this game for me. ### 2/5 — Below average game *2024-08-21, version 2.0.9* Too many intrusive adds. The flicking mechanism to shoot is cumbersome and really, why? Not a fun game to play. ### 3/5 — Fun, but too fixed *2024-04-22, version 2.0.9* Didn’t know balls could just stop on a dime once they get close to the pocket.? And this must be a NIKE cue ball because that thing is live ### 2/5 — Great idea, awful execution *2023-11-28, version 2.0.9* Needs more control over the ball, back spin and so on Risk reward balance is bad Some challenges are too easy and some I’ve never even come close to accomplish. Not that it’s too difficult, it’s just luck ### 3/5 — Great game, no support *2023-04-21* I love this game, but it lacks any support even if you pay for it. Game Centre hasn’t updated for a very long time so my actual scores are a lot higher than my game centre score. It’s been stationary for so long I imagine this is the same for others. Part of the attraction of the game is playing against others so I wish Apple or the developer would fix this. ### 4/5 — No sound *2023-04-19, version 2.0.9* Have had the game maybe a week and the sound stopped working. Deleted then reinstalled. Has anyone else had this problem? Could the developer chime in? ### 3/5 — Works ok, needs a replay and alternative game plays *2022-12-01, version 2.0.9* The pros - Easy to pick up. The physics seem pretty good but not great. The cons - no replay (redo) If your sense of what should have been the trajectory does not match the game’s, there should be a way to test it out again. Also, needs a full rack of balls. Uses less than 15 - why? After using it for a while I’m finding it frustrating and the scoring limiting. Would like a way to score for continuous runs rather than simply trying to get a ball in the 10x pocket. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work on iPad mini *2022-10-09, version 2.0.9* Hasn’t been updated in over two years. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — TRASH *2025-07-16, version 2.0.9* This is absolute filth. Can’t even control the spin on the cue ball?? Yeah right. ADS after every game. It’s become a game of luck at this point not skill. If I could rate -5 stars I would. Don’t waste your time with this one boys. ### 1/5 — Not optimized for 11” iPad Pro *2024-09-21, version 2.0.9* The game is formatted in such a way that the UI is cut off at all edges. GuessI won’t be playing this anymore. ### 1/5 — Ad *2024-03-18* Go go go ### 1/5 — Physics are inaccurate *2023-03-08, version 2.0.9* Fun concept but often the ball doesn’t go anywhere near where the line is pointing. When you’re on the last ball and you suddenly lose because the physics are broken it isn’t very fun ### 1/5 — Don’t bother. TRASH THIS DOG !!! *2022-10-28, version 2.0.9* WHY WONT APPLE DROP THIS DOG THAT IS OLDER THAN COVID AND WONT FOLLOW RULES ?? NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR APPLE. An aged game with no updates because they won’t agree to the rules. That alone is reason enough. Don’t encourage grifters. ### 1/5 — "next ad will be in 3 games" *2022-10-13, version 2.0.9* Literally next game: another ad ### 1/5 — Ads ads ads *2022-09-02, version 2.0.9* Too many ads!! Can hardly play because there are so many ads. ### 1/5 — Absolute scam of a game *2022-08-23, version 2.0.9* You’d think that after 4 years in development, it’d be worth the wait. But despite its tremendous track record, the game still has bugs and clips you hate so much, your fist just goes through your wall. Billiards requires precise aim, a clear mind, and an ample amount of skill. However, this app solely relies on luck and your wallet. There is no spins which already makes the game several times more difficult. Releasing your finger will, more often than not, completely offset your original aim. The hit boxes for the holes are still not rounded and balls could clip right through edges or bounce despite not hitting anything at all. The table has no markers which makes calculating trajectory nearly impossible. Most of all, there is no power indicator. Your shots will always be inconsistent because there is not consistency in the first place. You have to “flick” the screen to shoot. That’s just a roundabout way to say, “we are scamming you out of your time”. Just play 8ball pool or game pigeon. Both of which have a much larger and user friendly community ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-08-22, version 2.0.9* When opening game for first time it forces you to practice aiming but never leaves this state. It appears to be a bug or design flaw. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2022-08-22, version 2.0.9* Trash. Not a fan of the challenging 3 misses and youre out. On top of that forces you to watch ADS. “Its crucial for them to develop games for me,” no youre just money hungry. Uninstalled with the quickness… ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fun, but too fixed *2026-03-17, version 2.0.9* Didn’t know balls could just stop on a dime once they get close to the pocket.? And this must be a NIKE cue ball because that thing is like a golf ball ### 5/5 — Good game but needs a fix *2026-02-04, version 2.0.9* Can u guys please fix the “best bank” leaderboards? No one can get over 2.1 billion even though in the game we have more than that. Thanks ### 5/5 — Previously played, deleted, re-downloaded again *2023-07-09, version 2.0.9* Screen name: zoomhut Hello, Is there a way to combine my old stats with my new stats if I have just recently re-downloaded the app again after a year not playing? My stats have reset since I’ve started playing again. Love the game! Thx, Zoomhut ### 5/5 — DOPE *2023-04-01, version 2.0.9* this one’s going crazy ### 5/5 — I love this game *2022-10-15, version 2.0.9* So much fun and very relaxing. I love the very smart cue system too. Feels more natural for playing pool on iOS. ### 5/5 — one of all-time favs *2022-08-25, version 2.0.9* i don’t see any reason this game should be rated anything under four stars. great game for passing the time or just a quick play, short ads, cool features. ### 5/5 — Genuinely enjoy BUT *2022-08-16, version 2.0.9* Please enable iCloud syncing! Logging in to Game Center isn’t enough for my past medals and ongoing streak to transfer to my new phone. I like this game a lot—so much that I’ve paid for it—but there are moments when it’s SO SLOW! I understand that the shoot isn’t over until all the balls have stopped moving, but I’m going crazy with how often the whole game just pauses after all the balls have rolled to a stop while I wait to be allowed to set up the next shot. (This is especially infuriating during time-limited high-stakes games. If I’m constantly waiting 5-10s after all the balls have stopped to take the next shot, my chances of clearing the table in 2:45–let alone 2:00!—are slim.) ### 5/5 — Easy controls but complex enough to challenge *2022-06-11, version 2.0.9* This isn’t a fussy game with a lot of fine control. This is complex enough to be challenging but easy enough to play on a small mobile phone. I can complete a full game in under 5 minutes - enough time for a distraction from whatever line I’m waiting on. I had an issue where I bought the game on my phone but didn’t have the paid option on my tablet. The game is so good and the price so fair that I ultimately attempted to purchase it again on my tablet when it reminded me that the game was already paid for and let me have the full game for “free”. ### 5/5 — I appreciate the love put into it *2022-02-23, version 2.0.9* One of the best pool games I’ve played in a while , I like how it flows , I really like the messages it gives before an ad 😂 10/10 definitely recommend ### 5/5 — TOO MANY ADS!! *2022-02-17, version 2.0.9* Omg already. If I left it to answer a text, I get yet another even if I just opened it. Stop already….deleted it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*