# Pool vs Gasketball™

The clearest difference is rating: Pool at 4.6 against Gasketball™'s 4.1. Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (72K vs 1.6K). Gasketball™'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gasketball™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Gasketball™ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Gasketball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gasketball/id542230950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [aeiowu](https://appshunter.io/developer/586452848) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Gasketball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gasketball/id542230950)

Engage in a unique shot-matching basketball game, akin to H.O.R.S.E. Challenge friends online with custom shots or conquer over 100 single-player levels across diverse worlds. Enjoy local multiplayer on a single device.

**Highlights:** Shot matching basketball gameplay, Online multiplayer challenges, Over 100 single-player levels, Four unique game worlds, Local one-on-one play, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Cosmo Jam World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Gasketslamcade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dunkworks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Roboballin 101 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique and well-executed concept
- 💡 Excellent multiplayer experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring issues with in-app purchases and restoring purchases
- 💰 Complaints about the pricing model and lack of free content
- 🔌 Performance issues and crashes, especially after updates
- 🤖 Annoyance with the robot character

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working as expected
- Game crashing when trying to quit
- Multiplayer games getting stuck or not loading properly
- Saved progress or purchases being lost after updates

**Requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Improved online multiplayer functionality
- Local multiplayer mode
- Ability to quit games without crashing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

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

### Is Gasketball™ free?

Gasketball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool or Gasketball™?

Pool is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Gasketball™ averages 4.1 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Pool or Gasketball™ have ads?

Neither Pool nor Gasketball™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pool or Gasketball™?

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gasketball™ every 10 days. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 30, 2026 and Gasketball™ on August 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*