# Pool vs Shuffleboard Challenge

Pool and Shuffleboard Challenge both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's. Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool against 4.5 for Shuffleboard Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Shuffleboard Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

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

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Pool is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Pool or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?

Shuffleboard Challenge shows ads; Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge 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.*