Comparison

Pool Dynamite vs Skyward Towers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pool Dynamite

Experience a unique pool game with realistic physics and explosive challenges. Sink balls within a time limit to prevent them from detonating, or face chain reactions in a thrilling test of skill and precision.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Two distinct game modes
  • Timed ball-sinking challenges
  • Explosion chain reactions
  • Intuitive tap-and-hold controls
  • Steady hand and sharp eye gameplay
Features
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With thrilling gameplay and realistic physics employed in each and every ball collision, this unique game will have you at the edge of your seat as you choose from two exciting games. In Pool Dynamite, any ball the cueball touches must be sunk in a pocket within 60 seconds or it will explode. While the same is true for Pool Outbreak, it carries the additional challenge that any ball near the explosion will be "contaminated" and will have its explosion timer started as well. Beware of chain reactions! Controls: Once the cue appears, tap and hold or click and hold in the direction you would like to hit the ball. The longer you press, the harder the cue will strike. The cue will only appear on the screen when all of the balls have stopped moving. You need a steady hand and a sharp eye to diffuse this explosive pool game. Good luck! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Centaur_Games Music Attribution: The song used in the app preview is "Hundred Years in Helheim" by Tri-Tachyon, and is freely available under the following Attribution License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Additional sound effects are from https://www.zapsplat.com.

About

Skyward Towers

A fast-paced endless stacking game where players must precisely drop building segments to construct the tallest tower possible. Navigate increasing crane speeds and utilize in-game tools to stabilize your builds and earn points for upgrades.

Highlights
  • Endless stacking gameplay
  • Normal and Hardcore game modes
  • Earn and spend in-game points
  • Purchaseable and earnable tools
  • Crane speed increases over time
Features
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Skyward Towers is a fast-paced endless stacker where precision is everything. Your goal is simple: stack building segments as high as you can while the crane swings faster and faster. One wrong move and your unstable tower will come crashing down. Game Modes - Normal: Segments lock into place once they stop moving, so you only need to focus on your next drop. - Hardcore: Segments never lock—every placement matters, and even the slightest imbalance can topple your tower. Earn & Spend Points Each successful drop earns you points based on placement and accuracy. Spend your points in the in-game store on helpful tools or fun aesthetics. Points can also be earned through short ads or purchased in-app. Powerful Tools - Slow Down! – Reset the crane speed to its starting pace. - Freeze Lock – Freeze your tower to stabilize risky builds. - Eraser – Remove the last misplaced segment. (Max 3 of each tool can be held at once.) Build higher, play smarter, and test your balance skills in Skyward Towers. How tall can your tower reach?

Screenshots

Pool Dynamite4 screens
Skyward Towers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Dynamite at none against Skyward Towers's 4. Pool Dynamite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Skyward Towers's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skyward Towers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pool Dynamite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pool Dynamite against 4.9 for Skyward Towers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Dynamite ships an update every 17 months, Skyward Towers every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Pool Dynamite versus Skyward Towers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool DynamiteSkyward Towers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCentaur GamesLee Clayberg

Customer experience

Pool Dynamite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skyward Towers

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pool Dynamite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Skyward Towers

One-time4
  • 300 Points$1.99
  • 1000 Points$4.99
  • 2500 Points$9.99
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  • 6000 Points$19.99

Questions

Is Pool Dynamite free?
Pool Dynamite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyward Towers free?
Skyward Towers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pool Dynamite or Skyward Towers?
Pool Dynamite is rated higher. Pool Dynamite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Skyward Towers averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Pool Dynamite or Skyward Towers have ads?
Skyward Towers shows ads; Pool Dynamite does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool Dynamite or Skyward Towers?
Pool Dynamite ships an update every 17 months, and Skyward Towers every 24 months. Most recently, Pool Dynamite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Skyward Towers on October 9, 2026.

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