Comparison

Carrom Mania vs Pro Pool 2026

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

Head to head
About

Carrom Mania

Experience a digital version of the classic board game, similar to pool or snooker. Aim to pocket discs using a striker, with different game modes and skill levels to challenge yourself. Offers intuitive touch controls and a guided tutorial for new players.

Highlights
  • Classic carrom board gameplay
  • Freestyle and Target modes
  • AI opponent mode
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Game Center integration
  • Guided tutorial
Features
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Carrom is a board game similar to Pool, Billards or Snooker. There are 19 discs (counters) and these must be hit using the Striker Disc, into the 4 pockets on the corners of the board. M-Carrom Lite has now been re-named as Carrom Mania. The app contains a Freestyle Mode along with a Target Mode containing 5 levels. A new In-App purchase will unlock a further 20 levels in Target Mode, and also an AI mode to play against the device. - A simple touch interface! Place two fingers anywhere on the screen and move them left and right to position the striker before launch. Swipe anywhere on the screen, using a single finger, to launch the striker - To launch the striker, you can swipe anywhere on the screen. It is no longer necessary to swipe over the striker. This makes it easier to play on devices with smaller screens - A solo Mode (Freestyle) where you must finish the board in the minimum number of shots - A separate Target Mode with multiple levels to test your skill - Play against the Device in three skill levels (available as In-App Purchase) - Game Center integration for Best Scores and Achievements - A new step by step, guided Tutorial section to help you grasp the new interface - Optimized graphics and Physics Engine for an improved game play experience

About

Pro Pool 2026

Experience a realistic pool simulation with advanced physics and intuitive controls. Play solo, against friends, or in online multiplayer modes. Customize tables and challenge yourself with various game types and opponents.

Highlights
  • Full 3D physics at 60 FPS
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Practice, Quick Play, League, and Tournament modes
  • Customizable tables and ball physics
  • Multiple pool game variations
  • Player profiles with statistics
  • Advanced cue ball control
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Following the worldwide success of its sports games iWare Designs brings you Pro Pool 2026, probably one of the most realistic and playable pool games available on mobile devices. Boasting fully textured game environments and full 3D rigid body physics this game is the complete package for both casual and serious gamers. The simple click and play interface allows you to pick up and play the game quickly, or alternatively for the more serious players the game includes cue ball control allowing you to perform more advanced shots including back spin, top spin, left spin (Left english), right spin (Right english) and ball swerve. So whether you want a simple easy and fun snooker game or a full on simulation this game is for you. Download Pro Pool 2026 now and try it for free, you will not be disappointed. System Requirements: ∙ Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ∙ Supports iOS 15.0 and above. ∙ Utilizes Retina displays on compatible devices. ∙ Game Center compatible. Game Features: ∙ Localized to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Canadian French and Mexican Spanish. ∙ Full High Def 3D textured environments. ∙ Full 3D physics at 60 FPS. ∙ Free online multiplayer games ∙ Free local network multiplayer games ∙ Practice: Fine tune your game by playing on your own with no rules. ∙ Quick Play: Play a custom match against another friend, family member or computer opponent. ∙ League: Participate in a league event over 7 rounds where the highest points total wins. ∙ Tournament: Test your nerves in a 4 round knockout tournament event. ∙ Configure up to 3 player profiles to keep track of all your statistics. ∙ Each profile contains comprehensive statistics and progression history. ∙ Select your handicap level with 5 levels of aiming and ball guide mark-ups. ∙ Select your preferred post shot camera through your player’s profile. ∙ Progress through the ranks from Rookie to Legend. Beware you can go down the ranks as well as up. ∙ Play against 25 different computer opponents spread over 5 difficulty levels. ∙ Fully customizable tables, choose from over 100 combinations of table finish effects and baize colors. ∙ Play pool on regulation 7ft, 8ft and 9ft rectangular tables. ∙ Test your skills on the non-regulation Casket, Clover, Hexagonal, L-Shaped and Square tables. ∙ Play US 8 Ball, US 9 Ball, US 10 Ball and Black Ball based on WPA rules. ∙ Play World Eight Ball Pool based on WEPF rules. ∙ 14.1 Continuous pool based on WPA rules. ∙ Rotation Pool based on WPA rules. ∙ Bonus Chinese 8 Ball table. ∙ Fully featured ball control system allowing back spin, top spin, left spin (Left english), right spin (Right english) and swerve shots. ∙ Choose from various camera views including 3D, Top Cushion and Overhead views. ∙ 20+ game achievements to collect locally or via Game Center. ∙ Take action photos and share them via Email or save them to your device. ∙ In game tips and help.

Screenshots

Carrom Mania4 screens
Pro Pool 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Pool 2026 at 82% against Carrom Mania's 32%. Pro Pool 2026 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Carrom Mania sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pro Pool 2026 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Pool 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Pool 2026 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Carrom Mania's written reviews are positive against 82% of Pro Pool 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carrom Mania ships an update every 2 months, Pro Pool 2026 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Carrom Mania versus Pro Pool 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarrom ManiaPro Pool 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB262 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVaibhav Electronics Pvt LtdiWare Designs Ltd.

Customer experience

Carrom Mania

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative60.7%

Pro Pool 2026

All ratings1,691 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,281 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Carrom Mania

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pro Pool 2026

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
  • Incorrect rule enforcement
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More advanced shot mechanics (e.g. jump shots, draw shots)
  • Improved camera and view options
  • Customizable audio and music
  • Practice mode with more flexibility

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Carrom Mania

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$0.99
10 purchases

Pro Pool 2026

One-time10
  • Clover Leaf Table$0.99
  • Hexagonal Table$0.99
  • L-Shaped Table$0.99
Show 7 more
  • US 8 Ball Game and Rules$0.99
  • US 9 Ball Game and Rules$0.99
  • Pro Chalk$3.99
  • League Mode$3.99
  • Tournament Mode$3.99
  • No Advertising$7.99
  • Purchase Complete Game$9.99

Questions

Is Carrom Mania free?
Carrom Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Pool 2026 free?
Pro Pool 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carrom Mania or Pro Pool 2026?
Pro Pool 2026 is rated higher. Carrom Mania averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pro Pool 2026 averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Carrom Mania or Pro Pool 2026 have ads?
Both Carrom Mania and Pro Pool 2026 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Carrom Mania or Pro Pool 2026?
Carrom Mania ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Pool 2026 every 3 months. Most recently, Carrom Mania was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pro Pool 2026 on October 26, 2026.

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