# VBall vs Coffee Pool

The clearest difference is rating: Coffee Pool at 4.7 against VBall's 4.2. Coffee Pool also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 46). VBall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Pool sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. VBall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coffee Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Pool has 2.2K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of VBall'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.

VBall ships an update every 40 months, Coffee Pool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VBall | Coffee Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vball/id1451778279/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-pool/id6737482186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Dev Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/561134317) | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) |

## What reviewers say

### VBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vball/id1451778279)

Experience the thrill of beach volleyball with cute characters and intuitive controls. Engage in 2-on-2 matches, master techniques, and compete in various game modes. Enjoy a premium arcade experience with no interruptions.

**Highlights:** Stylish graphics and responsive controls, 6 teams with unique stats, Custom Match, Tournament, and Practice modes, Multiple difficulty levels, No ads or in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


### Coffee Pool

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

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 VBall free?

VBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coffee Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VBall or Coffee Pool?

Coffee Pool is rated higher. VBall averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Coffee Pool averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do VBall or Coffee Pool have ads?

Coffee Pool shows ads; VBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, VBall or Coffee Pool?

VBall ships an update every 40 months, and Coffee Pool every 10 days. Most recently, VBall was updated on September 9, 2026 and Coffee Pool on September 22, 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.*