# Snooker Stars vs Virtual Pool

The clearest difference is ads: Snooker Stars at none against Virtual Pool's shown. Snooker Stars also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1K vs 101). Virtual Pool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snooker Stars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Pool sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snooker Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snooker Stars has 1K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Snooker Stars's written reviews are positive against 43% of Virtual Pool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snooker Stars ships an update every 5 months, Virtual Pool every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snooker Stars | Virtual Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snooker-stars/id1137235888/reviews)** | [3.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pool/id1183149712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giraffe Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/796638100) | [Celeris, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290199769) |

## What reviewers say

### Snooker Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snooker-stars/id1137235888)

Experience a realistic snooker simulation with intuitive touch controls and a powerful physics engine. Master your skills through a vast career mode, compete head-to-head with players worldwide, and join weekly leagues. Connect with friends to form clubs and challenge them for snooker supremacy.

**Highlights:** Realistic snooker simulation, Accurate touch controls, Revolutionary physics engine, Extensive career mode, Head-to-head online matches, Weekly online league competitions, Create snooker clubs with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hours of infinite energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Cash | $15.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 30 000 Coins | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth physics and ball control
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable experience
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🐛 Achievements and progress not tracking properly
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Cue ball movement issues
- Incorrect scoring and rule enforcement
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Syncing and login problems

**Requested features**

- Offline practice mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Improved camera controls and viewpoints
- Proper snooker rules implementation


### Virtual Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pool/id1183149712)

Experience realistic pool gameplay across multiple game modes, including career modes where you can compete in professional tours or hustle your way through various rooms. Customize your cues and challenge AI opponents of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Multiple pool game types (8Ball, 9Ball, Snooker, 6 Ball), Pro Tour Career mode with rankings and achievements, Hustler Career mode with gambling and room bosses, 128 AI opponents with varying skill levels, Customizable cues (break, jump, low deflection), 8 different playing locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1500 Career Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Online Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9-Ball Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8-Ball Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Straight-Pool Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snooker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carom Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5000 Career Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| $15000 Career Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Game Packs | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snooker Stars free?

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

### Is Virtual Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snooker Stars or Virtual Pool?

Snooker Stars is rated higher. Snooker Stars averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Virtual Pool averages 3.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do Snooker Stars or Virtual Pool have ads?

Virtual Pool shows ads; Snooker Stars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snooker Stars or Virtual Pool?

Snooker Stars ships an update every 5 months, and Virtual Pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Snooker Stars was updated on November 6, 2026 and Virtual Pool on November 6, 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.*