# Pool Trickshots vs Tournament Pool

The clearest difference is ads: Tournament Pool at none against Pool Trickshots's shown. Pool Trickshots's advantage is ratings volume (531 vs 75). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Trickshots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tournament Pool sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool Trickshots against 4.5 for Tournament Pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Trickshots has 531 ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Pool Trickshots's written reviews are positive against 43% of Tournament Pool's.

Pool Trickshots ships an update monthly, Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Trickshots | Tournament Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews)** | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Matchplay Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/459702075) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Over 700 levels, Global adventure, Variety of table designs, Fun trickshot challenges, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past loading screen
- Progress lost after updates
- Aim and power controls not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


### Tournament Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409)

Experience realistic 3D pool with precise physics and intuitive controls. Master spin, follow, and draw to outplay opponents in various game modes, from single-player championships to online tournaments. Compete for glory and unlock new cues and ball sets.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Advanced physics engine, Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball), Single-player championship and challenges, Online multiplayer and tournaments, Cue ball control mechanics, Customizable cues and ball sets

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Break Cue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Chalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double XP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Championship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoticons Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| German Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 40 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MegaStar Mansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional Cue Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Trickshots free?

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

### Is Tournament Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool Trickshots or Tournament Pool?

Pool Trickshots is rated higher. Pool Trickshots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Tournament Pool averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.

### Do Pool Trickshots or Tournament Pool have ads?

Pool Trickshots shows ads; Tournament Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Trickshots or Tournament Pool?

Pool Trickshots ships an update monthly, and Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pool Trickshots was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tournament Pool on October 9, 2026.

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