Comparison

Sharks Pool vs Dacus Library Self

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

Head to head
About

Sharks Pool

Book private, contactless spaces for pool games. Access your reserved room autonomously with a button push and invite friends to join your session. Stay updated on new locations and community news.

Highlights
  • Book private pool tables by the hour
  • Contactless, autonomous room access
  • Invite friends to reservations
  • View table schedules
  • Store profile for easy booking
  • Receive updates and news
Features
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Sharks Pool Club is revolutionizing hang time - we offer contactless spaces that you can access completely privately. You can book by the hour and add on as much time as you'd like. Our app allows you to access the space autonomously with the push of a button in app. Get the app & book your table time, plus find out about new openings, and join a community of Sharks. BOOK YOUR TABLE + view the schedule and see what tables are open + book by selecting your desired private room reservation times + buy your reservation quickly and easily from inside the app + your profile will be stored for booking ease in the future OPEN THE DOOR + you will have access to the private room 5 minutes before and after your booking + access the room with the push of a button in the app, available to you throughout the reservation INVITE YOUR FRIENDS + add your friends to your reservation so that they can use the in app access button, too! + seamlessly coordinate all of your friends for your reservation with location info and more + receive updates and find out what's new at Sharks See you on the tables!

About

Dacus Library Self

Features
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Download the Dacus Library Self-Checkout app to borrow library materials quickly and easily using only your phone. Log in with your Winthrop University credentials; scan the barcode using the camera on your device, and click "Finish." Place your selections on the kiosk near the exit to complete the process. You will receive an e-mail receipt listing your items and their due dates. As always, the User Services staff is available to assist you!

Screenshots

Sharks Pool2 screens
Dacus Library Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dacus Library Self at none against Sharks Pool's shown. Dacus Library Self also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Sharks Pool's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharks Pool ships an update weekly, Dacus Library Self every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sharks Pool versus Dacus Library Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharks PoolDacus Library Self
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPINGPOD INCMeescan Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sharks Pool

No in-app purchases

None

Dacus Library Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sharks Pool free?
Sharks Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dacus Library Self free?
Dacus Library Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sharks Pool or Dacus Library Self have ads?
Sharks Pool shows ads; Dacus Library Self does not.
Which is updated more often, Sharks Pool or Dacus Library Self?
Sharks Pool ships an update weekly, and Dacus Library Self every 2 months. Most recently, Sharks Pool was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dacus Library Self on September 9, 2026.

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