# Pool With Friends vs Shuffleboard Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Shuffleboard Challenge at 4.5 against Pool With Friends's 2.6. Shuffleboard Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 5). Pool With Friends's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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 With Friends asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shuffleboard Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 14K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Pool With Friends's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's.

Pool With Friends ships an update every 5 months, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool With Friends | Shuffleboard Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-with-friends/id544324534/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **21.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CREATIVE STAR SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171234380) | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool With Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-with-friends/id544324534)

Engage in exciting 8 ball pool matches on your iOS device. Practice your skills against friends or random players with a realistic 3D simulator and smooth controls. Learn the game's rules as you play in this free, immersive billiard experience.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer billiard game, Realistic 3D simulator, Beautiful and realistic graphics, Learn game rules while playing, Smooth gameplay and controls, Play with friends offline or online

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 With Friends free?

Pool With Friends 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 With Friends or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Shuffleboard Challenge is rated higher. Pool With Friends averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Pool With Friends or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?

Shuffleboard Challenge shows ads; Pool With Friends does not.

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

Pool With Friends ships an update every 5 months, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pool With Friends was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge on November 1, 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.*