# Pool vs Pool cleaning!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pool at 76% against Pool cleaning!'s 22%. Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Pool cleaning!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool cleaning! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool cleaning! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 397, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 22% of Pool cleaning!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Pool cleaning! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Pool cleaning! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews) | **[4.8 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-green-pool/id6448002801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 397 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Pool cleaning!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-green-pool/id6448002801)

Become the ultimate pool cleaner by collecting debris and earning money. Upgrade your tools and redesign pools with new tiles to transform them into sparkling havens. Become the most sought-after cleaner in town.

**Highlights:** Collect debris, Earn money, Redesign pools with tiles, Upgrade cleaning tools, Level up mop and washers, Transform dirty pools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove forced advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Always fast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free minecart | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

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

### Is Pool cleaning! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool or Pool cleaning!?

Pool cleaning! is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Pool cleaning! averages 4.8 from 397 ratings.

### Do Pool or Pool cleaning! have ads?

Pool cleaning! shows ads; Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool or Pool cleaning!?

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pool cleaning! weekly. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pool cleaning! on September 25, 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.*