# Pool Stars vs Pool Trickshots

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Trickshots at 4.6 against Pool Stars's 3.0. Pool Trickshots also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 95 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 25%). Pool Stars's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pool Trickshots holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Trickshots has 531 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pool Stars's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

Pool Stars ships an update every 95 months, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Stars | Pool Trickshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars/id1389805218/reviews) | **[4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **531** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 95 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giraffe Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/796638100) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars/id1389805218)

Experience realistic 3D pool with single-player career modes and online multiplayer. Improve your skills with 3D and 2D perspectives, challenge friends, and create your own games. Compete on leaderboards and explore various tables and locations.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D pool simulation, Single player career mode, Online multiplayer with friends, 2D pool game mode, Create custom challenges, Weekly leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Training | $7.99 | one-time |
| 350 Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5 500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 800 Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 1 800 Cash | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Good gameplay
- 👍 Best graphics ever seen
- 👍 Great mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💸 Pay to win
- ⏳ Long waiting times
- 😠 Unfair matchmaking
- 👎 Bad interface

**Reported bugs**

- Can’t play online multiplayer
- Doesn’t connect to other people
- Leader board is empty
- Game freezes
- Screen goes black

**Requested features**

- Add creation of clubs
- Add Russian language
- Add music option
- Add tournaments
- Add leaderboards


### Pool Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Over 700 levels, Global adventure, Variety of table designs, Fun trickshot challenges, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past loading screen
- Progress lost after updates
- Aim and power controls not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Stars free?

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

### Is Pool Trickshots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool Stars or Pool Trickshots?

Pool Trickshots is rated higher. Pool Stars averages 3.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Pool Trickshots averages 4.6 from 531 ratings.

### Do Pool Stars or Pool Trickshots have ads?

Pool Trickshots shows ads; Pool Stars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Stars or Pool Trickshots?

Pool Stars ships an update every 95 months, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, Pool Stars was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on October 17, 2026.

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