Comparison

Pool vs Pool Trickshots

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

Head to head
About

Pool

Experience classic 8-ball pool on your mobile device. Challenge a friend or play solo, aiming to pocket your assigned balls and then the black ball. Enjoy realistic 3D animation and precise aiming hints.

Highlights
  • Single player mode
  • Two player mode
  • Left and right-handed support
  • 3D ball animation
  • Aiming hint
Features
Currently charting
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Play 8-ball pool on your mobile device against your friend. The object of the game is to pocket your set of assigned balls (solid or striped) and finally pocket black ball to designated pocket. Game features: - one or two players modes - for left and right hands - real 3D ball animation - hint for precise aiming Good luck and enjoy the game!

About

Pool Trickshots

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
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Play and Enjoy a top billiard pool game today! Hop on this relaxing single-player experience and join an amazing adventure around the world! If you love playing pool and are looking for a different challenge,Pool Trickshots is your number 1 pick! It’s time to shine! Play and spend some good time mastering your billiard skills until you’re an 8 Ball Pool legend! Get ready to conquer every city and a famous landmark in this super exciting snooker sports game! You don’t have to worry about Wi-Fi or internet connection as you can enjoy this awesome pool game online or offline. Pool Trickshots Cool Features: • Highly realistic physics for authentic gameplay! • More than 700 levels filled with lots of awesome prizes and rewards • Variety of exciting table designs • Plenty of fun challenges. Show your skill and try to master all the trickshots • Amazing adventure. Progress through different stages by visiting the most iconic cities and landmarks around the world • Awesome powers to level up your game • This 8 Ball Pool game is much easier with a little help. Collect the best cues and win! • Pool Trickshots game can be played offline, no internet connection required Improve your trickshots always and anywhere. Start your fun adventure now!

Screenshots

Pool3 screens
Pool Trickshots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Pool Trickshots's 10. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 46%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Pool Trickshots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool against 4.6 for Pool Trickshots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 531, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pool versus Pool Trickshots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolPool Trickshots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72K ratings)4.6 (531 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings72K — better531
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVintolo LtdMiniclip.com

Customer experience

Pool

All ratings71,831 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%

Pool Trickshots

All ratings531 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

Pool

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No in-app purchases
  • 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Realistic pool physics
  • 🚀 Great way to pass the time
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Computer AI cheats or makes unrealistic shots
  • 🐛 Inconsistent with real pool rules
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings or customization

Pool Trickshots

From 531 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Pool

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Computer takes turns when it shouldn't
  • Cue ball placement issues after fouls
  • Balls getting stuck on table edges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add online multiplayer mode
  • Implement different difficulty levels for AI
  • Allow more control over cue ball and shot power
  • Include scoring/stats tracking
  • Add more table and ball customization options

Pool Trickshots

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Option to remove ads without paying

In-app purchases

None

Pool

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pool Trickshots

One-time10
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Infinite Lives$2.99
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  • Special Pack 3$2.99
  • Box of Coins$4.99
  • Special Pack 5$4.99
  • Big Pack$6.99
  • Stack of Coins$9.99
  • Winner Pack$12.99
  • Super Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Pool free?
Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool Trickshots free?
Pool Trickshots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pool or Pool Trickshots?
Pool and Pool Trickshots are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72K and 531 ratings respectively.
Do Pool or Pool Trickshots have ads?
Pool Trickshots shows ads; Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool or Pool Trickshots?
Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on September 7, 2026.

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