Comparison

ZCRE vs Ultimate Pool

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

Head to head

ZCRE

App to control the starts CRE

About

ZCRE

Features

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App to control the exits of the Zwift time trial. Very useful for WTRL races where the starts are delayed and it is important not to pedal, warm up ...

About

Ultimate Pool

Stay updated with the world's most exciting 8-ball pool circuit. Access live and archived video coverage, exclusive fan content, and real-time scores and rankings. Follow your favorite players with in-depth profiles and get all the tournament news.

Highlights

Live and archived video on demand
Exclusive fan content and tutorials
Bespoke live scoring platform
Player profiles and compilation content
Match previews and reviews
Tournament news and details

Features

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The official Ultimate Pool App is your essential source and insight for everything from the world's most exciting 8-ball pool circuit. Keep up-to-date with all the latest tournament news from the Ultimate Pool scene and tune in to watch our major professional events featuring the world’s most talented and entertaining players. Your number one destination for 8-ball pool action includes features such as: * Extensive live and archived ‘Video on Demand’ coverage from Ultimate Pool events which allows casting direct to your TV * Exclusive content for fans including tutorials, trickshots, stories, features and interviews * Bespoke Live Scoring platform bringing you scores, results and updated ranking lists from all Ultimate Pool circuits * Access bringing you closer to your favourite players with in-depth career profiles and compilation content * Previews and reviews of all the latest matchdays and tournaments * News, stats, announcements and tournament details from the Ultimate Pool team Download the Ultimate Pool App now for all your eightball entertainment needs! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZCRE4 screens

Ultimate Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZCRE at none against Ultimate Pool's 2. ZCRE also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ultimate Pool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ZCRE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZCRE ships an update daily, Ultimate Pool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

ZCRE versus Ultimate Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ZCRE	Ultimate Pool
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	40.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Daily — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Antonio Fernandez Herruzo	Ultimate Pool Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

ZCRE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ultimate Pool

Subscriptions2

Monthly$6.991 Month
Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is ZCRE free?

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

Is Ultimate Pool free?

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

Do ZCRE or Ultimate Pool have ads?

Neither ZCRE nor Ultimate Pool shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ZCRE or Ultimate Pool?

ZCRE ships an update daily, and Ultimate Pool every 2 months. Most recently, ZCRE was updated on May 16, 2026 and Ultimate Pool on September 15, 2026.