# Deck 'Em! vs Coffee Pool

The clearest difference is ads: Deck 'Em! at none against Coffee Pool's shown. Deck 'Em! also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 41%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Coffee Pool's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck 'Em! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Coffee Pool sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Deck 'Em!'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Coffee Pool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, Coffee Pool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deck 'Em! | Coffee Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-em/id1387588220/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-pool/id6737482186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#210** |
| Size | 278 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) |

## What reviewers say

### Deck 'Em!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-em/id1387588220)

Experience a unique boxing card game where you strategize to survive twelve rounds against the champion. With simplified gameplay and intuitive controls, each fight offers a new challenge. Enjoy endless replayability with stunning art, all for free.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style boxing gameplay, Survive twelve rounds, Strategic card play, Endlessly replayable, Incredible art, Simplified gameplay, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightweight | Free | one-time |
| Middleweight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heavyweight | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game mechanics
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🚀 Simple to learn, challenging to master

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Lack of progression or content beyond fighting the champ
- 🤔 Money earned has limited use
- 🤔 Blocking mechanics not fully explained

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard functionality not working as expected
- Occasional unwinnable games due to card draw

**Requested features**

- Career mode or progression system
- Ability to spend earned money on upgrades, new fighters, or customization
- More varied opponents and deck types
- Multiplayer or PvP mode
- Clearer tutorial and explanations of game mechanics


### Coffee Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-pool/id6737482186)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in a daily pool game with unique challenges and rules each day. Compete with friends or tackle endless levels in League mode with creative game types and modifiers. Enjoy a modern pool experience with streamlined controls and visuals.

**Highlights:** Brand-new table layout daily, Random game rules, Unique table modifiers, Compete with friends, League mode with endless levels, Real-world game types, Creative challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Very relaxing
- 👍 Easy to get into
- 🎨 Beautiful game
- 🕹️ Enjoyable pool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎥 Camera angle issues
- 💰 Frustrating due to modifiers and difficulty
- 💰 Ads are difficult to bypass
- 💰 Paid version feels like a rip-off

**Reported bugs**

- Game becomes too difficult after paying to remove ads

**Requested features**

- Standalone freeplay mode
- Ambient music
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to buy additional modifiers with coins
- Invert contrast or colorblind mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deck 'Em! free?

Deck 'Em! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coffee Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deck 'Em! or Coffee Pool?

Coffee Pool is rated higher. Deck 'Em! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Coffee Pool averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Deck 'Em! or Coffee Pool have ads?

Coffee Pool shows ads; Deck 'Em! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deck 'Em! or Coffee Pool?

Deck 'Em! ships an update every 5 days, and Coffee Pool every 10 days. Most recently, Deck 'Em! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Coffee Pool on October 13, 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.*