# Pro Pool 2026 vs Pool Stars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Pool 2026 at 82% against Pool Stars's 25%. Pro Pool 2026 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 95 months). Pool Stars's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Pool 2026 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pool Stars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pro Pool 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Pool 2026 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pro Pool 2026's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pool Stars's.

Pro Pool 2026 ships an update every 3 months, Pool Stars every 95 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Pool 2026 | Pool Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-pool-2026/id556429076/reviews)** | [3.0 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars/id1389805218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 95 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iWare Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443800612) | [Giraffe Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/796638100) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Pool 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-pool-2026/id556429076)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clover Leaf Table | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hexagonal Table | $0.99 | one-time |
| L-Shaped Table | $0.99 | one-time |
| US 8 Ball Game and Rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| US 9 Ball Game and Rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Chalk | $3.99 | one-time |
| League Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Advertising | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Complete Game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Realistic physics
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🕹️ Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay and long wait times between shots
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Difficulty balancing issues
- 🕹️ Unrealistic AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pool Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars/id1389805218)

Experience realistic 3D pool with single-player career modes and online multiplayer. Improve your skills with 3D and 2D perspectives, challenge friends, and create your own games. Compete on leaderboards and explore various tables and locations.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D pool simulation, Single player career mode, Online multiplayer with friends, 2D pool game mode, Create custom challenges, Weekly leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Training | $7.99 | one-time |
| 350 Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5 500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 800 Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 1 800 Cash | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Good gameplay
- 👍 Best graphics ever seen
- 👍 Great mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💸 Pay to win
- ⏳ Long waiting times
- 😠 Unfair matchmaking
- 👎 Bad interface

**Reported bugs**

- Can’t play online multiplayer
- Doesn’t connect to other people
- Leader board is empty
- Game freezes
- Screen goes black

**Requested features**

- Add creation of clubs
- Add Russian language
- Add music option
- Add tournaments
- Add leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Pool 2026 free?

Pro Pool 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pool Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pro Pool 2026 or Pool Stars?

Pro Pool 2026 is rated higher. Pro Pool 2026 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pool Stars averages 3.0 from 92 ratings.

### Do Pro Pool 2026 or Pool Stars have ads?

Pro Pool 2026 shows ads; Pool Stars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Pool 2026 or Pool Stars?

Pro Pool 2026 ships an update every 3 months, and Pool Stars every 95 months. Most recently, Pro Pool 2026 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pool Stars on September 19, 2026.

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