Comparison

Ultimate Pool vs Play Snooker by WPBSA

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

Head to head
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/

About

Play Snooker by WPBSA

Features
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Join the official WPBSA snooker community and take your game further. Play Snooker connects players, clubs, and competitions from around the world, giving you a single place to track, compete, and share every frame. Whether you’re a casual player or aiming for the top, this is your official home for snooker. - Track your stats and progress over time – see how your game evolves frame by frame - Log matches and capture shots – record every detail and share highlights with friends - Create custom tournaments in seconds – organize competitions for any skill level - Connect with players, clubs, and competitions worldwide – expand your snooker network - Build your official Play Snooker Ranking – track your progress and climb the global leaderboard With Play Snooker, every match matters. Every frame counts. Join a global community, celebrate your wins, and improve your game – all in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://playsnooker.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://playsnooker.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

Ultimate Pool4 screens
Play Snooker by WPBSA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Pool at none against Play Snooker by WPBSA's shown. Ultimate Pool also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Play Snooker by WPBSA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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. Ultimate Pool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Play Snooker by WPBSA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Pool ships an update every 2 months, Play Snooker by WPBSA every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Ultimate Pool versus Play Snooker by WPBSA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate PoolPlay Snooker by WPBSA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB110 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUltimate Pool Group LimitedNagravision S.A.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ultimate Pool

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Play Snooker by WPBSA

Subscriptions2
  • Play Plus$4.991 Month
  • Play Plus$49.901 Year

Questions

Is Ultimate Pool free?
Ultimate Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Snooker by WPBSA free?
Play Snooker by WPBSA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultimate Pool or Play Snooker by WPBSA have ads?
Play Snooker by WPBSA shows ads; Ultimate Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Pool or Play Snooker by WPBSA?
Ultimate Pool ships an update every 2 months, and Play Snooker by WPBSA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Pool was updated on October 30, 2026 and Play Snooker by WPBSA on October 30, 2026.

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