Comparison

Pool Blitz vs Spades Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Pool Blitz

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
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Pool Blitz: Online Multiplayer 8 Ball Pool Games Challenge friends, compete in real-time tournaments, and prove your skills in Pool Blitz – the ultimate pool experience! With ultra-realistic physics, stunning 3D graphics, and thrilling game modes like 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and the fast-paced Blitz Mode, Pool Blitz redefines the pool game experience. Plus, enjoy seamless play across devices with Cross-Play and connect with players worldwide! KEY FEATURES • Breathtaking 3D graphics with immersive real-time gameplay and 2D top down option, play it your way. • Unique portrait mode for one-handed pool action • 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Blitz Mode for thrilling multiplayer fun • Play with one account using Cross-Play between mobile and console • Challenge friends in 1v1 matches or Epic Tournaments • Customize and upgrade your cues, balls, and avatar masks • In-game chat: Banter with opponents using fun emojis! GAME MODES FOR EVERY POOL FAN 8-Ball Pool Play the most authentic 8-ball pool in 1v1 matches or enter tournaments to dominate the leaderboards. Master your shots, outplay your opponents, and climb to the top. 9-Ball Pool Test your precision and strategy in this fast-paced mode. Pot the balls in numerical order and defeat your opponents with skilful shots. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, 9-Ball offers a unique challenge for everyone. Blitz Mode A high-octane multiplayer pool game! Every ball you pot is sent to your opponent’s table—and theirs to yours! With power-ups like Power Balls in play, your speed and strategy will be pushed to the limit. PLAY WITH FRIENDS & CROSS-PLAY Invite up to 7 friends to compete in Pool Blitz Tournaments. Spectate live matches, cheer (or heckle!) your friends, and prove who’s the best! Thanks to Cross-Play, you can challenge friends across devices, whether they're on mobile or console. REALISTIC POOL PHYSICS & SHOTS Our advanced physics engine delivers ultra-realistic ball movement, allowing you to pull off skill shots and trick shots like a pro. Whether you’re playing 8-Ball, 9-Ball, or Blitz Mode, you’ll feel the authenticity in every shot. TOURNAMENTS & QUICKFIRE MODES Jump into Quickfire Tournaments for fast, real-time competition. Watch live matches, or dive in to compete instantly! Rack up wins and rewards to unlock new cues, balls, and exclusive gear. WHY POOL BLITZ? • Easy-to-use shot system: Enjoy the precision of 3D pool with simple 2D controls. • Collect & upgrade: Unlock a variety of cues and special skills to perfect your shots. • Banter & chat: Use fun emojis to communicate with opponents after each match. • Cross-Play: Seamless multiplayer action across all your devices. Whether you’re aiming for the perfect break, pulling off trick shots, or dominating tournaments, Pool Blitz has something for everyone. Show off your skills, outplay your opponents, and BLITZ the competition! Download Pool Blitz now and start your journey to becoming a Pool Legend! (A network connection is required to play.)

About

Spades Solitaire

Enjoy a classic card game experience offline, perfect for relaxation and brain exercise. Customize rules, choose AI opponents, and track your progress with achievements and tournament badges.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Standard and New York City rules
  • Solo, Partner, and Competition modes
  • Junior and Senior AI difficulty
  • Customizable game rules
  • Animal avatar selection
  • Tournament honor badges
Features
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Bring you the classic spades game, relax every cell of the body, exercise the smart brain. Without network, you can start the game anytime and anywhere, necessary information display, simple graphical interface, smooth card playing experience and high-freedom game rule configuration. All your needs. Featuring: - Two types: Standard and New York City rules. - Three games: Solo, Partner and Competition. - Two difficulty levels: Junior AI or Senior AI. - Six different rule configurations. - Sixteen cute animal heads to choose from. - Six different levels of tournament honor badges. - Thirty-eight achievements. If you have any questions about the game, please let us know by email and we will evaluate and update the game as soon as possible.

Screenshots

Pool Blitz4 screens
Spades Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pool Blitz and Spades Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Spades Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pool Blitz's. Spades Solitaire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). Pool Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 570). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pool Blitz sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Spades Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pool Blitz against 4.8 for Spades Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Blitz has 4.5K ratings behind it against 570, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Pool Blitz's written reviews are positive against 91% of Spades Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Blitz ships an update every 6 weeks, Spades Solitaire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pool Blitz versus Spades Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool BlitzSpades Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.5K ratings)4.8 (570 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.5K — better570
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB284 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCherryPop Games Ltd举 郑

Customer experience

Pool Blitz

All ratings4,392 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative37.6%

Spades Solitaire

All ratings523 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%

Bugs and requests

Pool Blitz

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Spades Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Pool Blitz

One-time17
  • A HANDFUL OF GEMS$0.99
  • Blitz Starter Pack$0.99
  • Gems Blitz Promotion$0.99
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  • Coins Blitz Promotion$0.99
  • Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo1$0.99
  • Golden Shot Mini Game$1.99
  • Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo2$1.99
  • ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS$3.99
  • A BOX OF GEMS$4.99
  • Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo4$4.99
  • No Pop Up Ads promotion$7.99
  • A BRIEFCASE OF GEMS$9.99
  • Pool Pass$9.99
  • Premium pool pass$13.99
  • ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS$17.99
  • A DUFFLE BAG OF GEMS$19.99
  • A SAFE OF GEMS$49.99
None

Spades Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pool Blitz free?
Pool Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spades Solitaire free?
Spades Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pool Blitz or Spades Solitaire?
Spades Solitaire is rated higher. Pool Blitz averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Spades Solitaire averages 4.8 from 570 ratings.
Do Pool Blitz or Spades Solitaire have ads?
Both Pool Blitz and Spades Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pool Blitz or Spades Solitaire?
Pool Blitz ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spades Solitaire every 3 months. Most recently, Pool Blitz was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spades Solitaire on October 27, 2026.

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