Runnin Out vs Astra Pool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runnin Out
Track your 9 ball scores with this straightforward single-player game companion. Features large buttons and a clear display to monitor innings and remaining balls. Customize the value of the 9 ball and target points for a flexible gaming experience.
- 9 ball score tracking
- Innings counter
- Remaining balls display
- Customizable 9 ball value
- Adjustable target points
- Large buttons and easy display
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Easily track your 9 ball scores with this simple single-player app. Large buttons and easy to read display will also track innings and remaining balls to be pocketed. Provides flexibility for anyone looking to play a game of 9 Ball. This is an updated version to Track-it and is not limited to APA scoring. You now have the ability to define the value of the 9 ball and points needed. Please note that this app is not meant to replace your scoresheets.
Astra Pool
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Play with the Solar System. Astra Pool turns a 3D pool table into your own miniature cosmos. Break a rack of planets with the Sun as your cue ball, line up a bank shot, and watch the black-hole 8-ball disappear into a pocket. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • You vs. a friend: play on one device or share a private link for an online match. • You vs. the computer: choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Tricky. Watch Tricky search for banks, kicks, combinations, and other show-off shots. • You vs. yourself: practice freely, try unusual shots, or fling balls around in Free Play. MAKE EVERY SHOT YOURS Control power, follow, draw, and sidespin. Hold your aim briefly to enter fine control for precise adjustments. Predicted paths use the same physics as the game; adjust Look ahead or enable Clairvoyant to see where every moving ball is headed. A LITTLE COSMIC CHAOS Switch on Black Hole Gravity to bend nearby moving balls toward the 8-ball. The computer accounts for the pull, too. Gravity is available in local, computer, and Free Play games. NINE PLACES TO PLAY Orbit and zoom around the table in rooms ranging from a corner bar and alpine lodge to a rooftop in Tokyo and an orbital lounge. Choose the planetary or classic ball collection. REPLAY YOUR BEST Earn arcade bonuses for creative shots, build scoring streaks, and replay your last or best shot. Personal bests stay on your device. Local games, computer opponents, and Free Play work offline. Online matches require an internet connection. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Free and open source. Explore the code at github.com/darrinm/astrapool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Astra Pool at daily against Runnin Out's monthly. Runnin Out's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Runnin Out ships an update monthly, Astra Pool daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runnin Out | Astra Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandy Wong | Darrin Massena |
In-app purchases
Runnin Out
No in-app purchases
Astra Pool
No in-app purchases
