# Pool Blitz vs Pool Table Challenge

The clearest difference is price: Pool Blitz at Free against Pool Table Challenge's $2.99. Pool Blitz also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 1). Pool Table Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Pool Blitz is free to download; Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Pool Blitz sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Pool Table Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool Table Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Blitz has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pool Blitz ships an update every 6 weeks, Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Blitz | Pool Table Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-table-challenge/id6444575964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #177 | **#130** |
| Size | 306 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CherryPop Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464521049) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 8-ball pool with stunning 3D graphics and thrilling multiplayer modes. Challenge friends in 1v1 matches or tournaments, and enjoy fast-paced Blitz Mode. Play seamlessly across devices with cross-play.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Blitz Modes, Cross-play across devices, 1v1 matches and tournaments, Customizable cues and balls, Portrait mode for one-handed play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A HANDFUL OF GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Mini Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| A BOX OF GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Pop Up Ads promotion | $7.99 | one-time |
| A BRIEFCASE OF GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pool Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pool pass | $13.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $17.99 | one-time |
| A DUFFLE BAG OF GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| A SAFE OF GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging multiplayer experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🔓 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Presence of bots/cheaters
- 🔒 Account recovery issues
- 🔍 Lack of visibility on aiming
- 📺 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Leaderboard/ranking issues
- Syncing problems when switching devices
- Reward boxes not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Implement a training/practice mode
- Introduce a club/tournament system
- Allow account syncing across devices
- Improve customer support responsiveness


### Pool Table Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-table-challenge/id6444575964)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic pool hall simulation on your mobile device. Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Snooker with AI opponents or pass-and-play multiplayer. Features adjustable camera views and helpful tutorials.

**Highlights:** Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker), Player vs Player, Easy AI, Hard AI modes, Top-down and first-person camera views, Touch controls with optional trajectory assist, Extensive in-game help and rules, Universal app support for Apple devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Blitz free?

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

### Is Pool Table Challenge free?

Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Blitz or Pool Table Challenge?

Pool Table Challenge is rated higher. Pool Blitz averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Pool Table Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pool Blitz or Pool Table Challenge have ads?

Pool Blitz shows ads; Pool Table Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Blitz or Pool Table Challenge?

Pool Blitz ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. Most recently, Pool Blitz was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pool Table Challenge on September 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pool Blitz or Pool Table Challenge?

Pool Blitz currently peaks at #177 in the App Store charts, and Pool Table Challenge at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*