# Pool Ball Star vs RetroHandheld

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Ball Star at 5.0 against RetroHandheld's 3.8. Pool Ball Star also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). RetroHandheld's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Ball Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RetroHandheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pool Ball Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Ball Star | RetroHandheld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-star/id1023991271/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YY.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/883055897) | [David Margot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877555458) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Ball Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-star/id1023991271)

Experience the thrill of becoming a pool master with over 300 levels of engaging gameplay. Enjoy realistic 3D graphics, relaxing background music, and intuitive touch controls. This free game offers a fun and immersive pool experience.

**Highlights:** Over 300 levels, Realistic 3D ball graphics, Bomb game mechanic, Relaxed background music, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Crash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cue NO.11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Lifes Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Lifes Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.13 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Crash | $9.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.14 | $18.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.15 | $28.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Crash | $39.99 | one-time |


### RetroHandheld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a classic gaming console. Play popular retro systems like Game Boy, NES, and PlayStation with controller support and save states. Bring your own legally owned game files for an offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Plays 8 classic consoles, Controller support, Save states and auto-save, Offline play, Cheat code support, iCloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Ball Star free?

Pool Ball Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RetroHandheld free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool Ball Star or RetroHandheld?

Pool Ball Star is rated higher. Pool Ball Star averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RetroHandheld averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pool Ball Star or RetroHandheld have ads?

Neither Pool Ball Star nor RetroHandheld shows ads.

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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.*