# Virtual Pool vs Desperate Situation Elite

The clearest difference is rating: Desperate Situation Elite at 4.3 against Virtual Pool's 3.8. Desperate Situation Elite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 42%). Virtual Pool's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Pool sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Desperate Situation Elite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Desperate Situation Elite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Pool has 93 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Virtual Pool's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desperate Situation Elite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Pool | Desperate Situation Elite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pool/id1183149712/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desperate-situation-elite-cool/id1436461213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Celeris, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290199769) | [林颖 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265398714) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| 60 Online Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $15000 Career Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Online Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Game Packs | $4.99 | one-time |


### Desperate Situation Elite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desperate-situation-elite-cool/id1436461213)

Experience a classic shooting game with realistic battlefields and precise physics. Aim for headshots, collect and upgrade a variety of firearms, and overcome challenging levels with powerful items and diverse enemy types.

**Highlights:** Precise aiming and headshots, Vast arsenal of upgradable firearms, Challenging levels and diverse game modes, Powerful in-game items, Multi-troop battles and boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6000黄金 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1800钻石 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 36000黄金 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000钻石 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80000黄金 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12800钻石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 48800钻石 | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Pool free?

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

### Is Desperate Situation Elite free?

Desperate Situation Elite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Pool or Desperate Situation Elite?

Desperate Situation Elite is rated higher. Virtual Pool averages 3.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Desperate Situation Elite averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Virtual Pool or Desperate Situation Elite have ads?

Virtual Pool shows ads; Desperate Situation Elite does not.

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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.*