Comparison

World Army Chess Pro vs Pro Pool 2026

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

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About

World Army Chess Pro

Experience a popular four-player board game simulating world army wars, known as Siguo-Junqi in China. Enjoy multiple game modes, including local and online play for two or four players, with various game types and language support.

Highlights
  • Four-player board game simulation
  • Multiple game modes (local, online, asynchronous)
  • Various game types (rank visible, blind, mixed)
  • Supports 4 languages
  • Referee and replay modes
  • Same device multiplayer
Features
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1 Introduction World Army Chess is a four-player board game that simulates world army wars. It is a very popular game around the world, especially in China, where it is called Siguo-Junqi (四国军棋) and several generations have been spending their recreation time on it. 2 About World Army Chess Series. World Army Chess series provides ten Game Modes. 1. 2 Players Mode (On same device) 2. 4 Players Mode (On same device) 3. Net 2 Players Mode (Local net and Bluetooth) 4. Net 4 Players Mode (Local net and Bluetooth) 5. Online 2 Players Mode (Game Center with Auto-match, Inviting-friends) 6. Online 4 Players Mode (Game Center with Auto-match, Inviting-friends) 7. Super Online 2 Players Mode (Asynchronous or Synchronous via Game Center) 8. Super Online 4 Players Mode (Asynchronous or Synchronous via Game Center) 9. Referee Mode 10. Player Mode (Online Mode of 5 & 6 are specifically supported by Online version) (Super Online Modes of 7 & 8 are specifically supported by Super Online version) World Army Chess series provides six Game Types 1. Rank Visible Type, 2. Rank Blind Type 3. Mixed Type 4. Attack Visible Type 5. Half Blind Type 6. Mixed Visible Type 3 Features 1. It fully supports four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. The player can select his own language even his opponent chooses a different one. (See in-App help file for rules.) ----------------------------------------- (Chinese) ----------------------------------------- ◉重要更新: 四国军棋系列新增了《在线双人》和《超级在线双人》两个模式。 Free版免费开放了所有的游戏模式和游戏类型。 ◉游戏功能介绍 本四国军棋系列共有8个不同版本,10个游戏模式,6个游戏类型。 本版支持游戏模式:同机双人,同机四人,局网双人,局网四人,在线双人,在线四人,公证人,回放 本版支持游戏类型:明棋,暗棋,暗糊棋,碰明棋,半暗棋,明糊棋 本版支持棋子语言:中文,英语,日语,中文繁体 ◉游戏模式说明 同机(双人/四人)模式:同机对战 局网(双人/四人)模式:局域网络或者蓝牙内对战 在线(双人/四人)模式:通过Game Center的速配和邀请朋友的方式同时在线对战模式 超级(双人/四人)在线:通过Game Center可同时在线也可不同时在线的对战模式 公证模式:充当公证人的功能 回放模式:回放历史游戏的功能 ◉游戏类型说明 明棋:棋子大小互见 暗棋:棋子大只限己见 暗糊棋:随机布局的暗棋 后明棋:棋子大小在对战后互见 半暗棋:最后两排棋子的大小只限己见 明糊棋:随机布局的明棋 ◉游戏规则 请参见游戏内帮助文件。

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

World Army Chess Pro4 screens
Pro Pool 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Pool 2026 at 82% against World Army Chess Pro's 0%. Pro Pool 2026 also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). World Army Chess Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pro Pool 2026 is free to download; World Army Chess Pro costs $1.99 up front. World Army Chess Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pro Pool 2026 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Army Chess Pro ships an update every 2 months, Pro Pool 2026 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
World Army Chess Pro versus Pro Pool 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Army Chess ProPro Pool 2026
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB262 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShen ZhongyuaniWare Designs Ltd.

Customer experience

World Army Chess Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

World Army Chess Pro

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

4 purchases

World Army Chess Pro

One-time4
  • 100$0.99
  • Color Set 1$0.99
  • 200$1.99
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  • 300$2.99
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 World Army Chess Pro free?
World Army Chess Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pro Pool 2026 free?
Pro Pool 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do World Army Chess Pro or Pro Pool 2026 have ads?
Pro Pool 2026 shows ads; World Army Chess Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, World Army Chess Pro or Pro Pool 2026?
World Army Chess Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Pool 2026 every 3 months. Most recently, World Army Chess Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pro Pool 2026 on October 26, 2026.

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