# Pool vs Coffee Pool

Pool and Coffee Pool both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 41% of Coffee Pool's. Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Coffee Pool's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Pool sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool against 4.7 for Coffee Pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 2.2K, 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 41% of Coffee Pool's.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Coffee Pool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Coffee Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-pool/id6737482186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Shallot Games, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916624104) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Coffee Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-pool/id6737482186)

Engage in a daily pool game with unique challenges and rules each day. Compete with friends or tackle endless levels in League mode with creative game types and modifiers. Enjoy a modern pool experience with streamlined controls and visuals.

**Highlights:** Brand-new table layout daily, Random game rules, Unique table modifiers, Compete with friends, League mode with endless levels, Real-world game types, Creative challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Very relaxing
- 👍 Easy to get into
- 🎨 Beautiful game
- 🕹️ Enjoyable pool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎥 Camera angle issues
- 💰 Frustrating due to modifiers and difficulty
- 💰 Ads are difficult to bypass
- 💰 Paid version feels like a rip-off

**Reported bugs**

- Game becomes too difficult after paying to remove ads

**Requested features**

- Standalone freeplay mode
- Ambient music
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to buy additional modifiers with coins
- Invert contrast or colorblind mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

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

### Is Coffee Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool or Coffee Pool?

Coffee Pool is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Coffee Pool averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Pool or Coffee Pool have ads?

Coffee Pool shows ads; Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool or Coffee Pool?

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coffee Pool every 10 days. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Coffee Pool on September 22, 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.*