Comparison

Archer Mania vs Pool Table Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Archer Mania

Experience realistic 3D archery with challenging levels that test your speed and accuracy. Navigate wind, barriers, and moving targets, with options for classical and speed archery modes. Unlock enhanced features and a special bow with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Target Archery rounds
  • Speed Archery rounds
  • Adjustable firing controls
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-app purchase for Premium Pack
Features
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"Archers - Take your mark. Ready on Line". Test your skills as a marksman in the centuries old sport of Archery. Work your way through the grueling levels, negotiating wind conditions, barriers and moving targets. *************** A big thanks to all our customers who have written in over the years, with suggestions for the game Version 7.0 onwards, Archer Mania now comes with an all new and much improved 3D engine for more immersive graphics. All the levels have been refined for improvement, and uniformity across different screen sizes. We have also simplified the game controls - instead of the earlier joystick pad on the screen, you can move your finger or thumb anywhere on the screen to move and aim the bow and arrow. The Speed Archery rounds are now specifically designed to be played using the Super Bow, that is automatically unlocked (and becomes the default option) when you purchase the Premium Pack within the game. You can however, manually still select either of the Bows to play any level you like. Check out the new step by step walkthrough in the Tutorial section of the game, in the Main Menu *************** Archer Mania comes with 10 rounds of classical Target Archery to test your speed and accuracy as you try and hit the Bulls Eye. Each round has different wind conditions and obstacles that you must avoid, to hit the Target. Additionally, an In App Purchase of the Premium Pack will unlock another 10 rounds of Speed Archery where the race is on to knock down all targets within the given time frame in each round. Once again, each round will have increasingly difficult conditions of wind speed and barriers. The Premium Pack also unlocks a Super Bow, having stationary sights that allow for more accurate aiming. Purchase of the Premium Pack will also disable ad popups at the end of a round. Features: - Realistic 3D look and feel - 10 challenging rounds of Target Archery - Game Center enabled for global leader boards and achievements - Additional 10 rounds of Speed Archery (in the Premium Pack) - Choice of a Super Bow (in the Premium Pack) - Adjustable firing controls for left and right handers The Range is clear … nock and fire!

About

Pool Table Challenge

Experience a realistic pool hall simulation on your mobile device. Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Snooker with AI opponents or pass-and-play multiplayer. Features adjustable camera views and helpful tutorials.

Highlights
  • Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker)
  • Player vs Player, Easy AI, Hard AI modes
  • Top-down and first-person camera views
  • Touch controls with optional trajectory assist
  • Extensive in-game help and rules
  • Universal app support for Apple devices
Features
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Your own pool hall as close as your phone or iPad! Choose from 3 different popular pool games: - 8-Ball (solids and stripes) - 9-Ball (sink all 9 balls in order) - Snooker (alternate between red and colored balls, with automatic scoring) 3 modes of play in each game: - Player vs Player (take turns, passing device back and forth) - Easy AI (artificial intelligence) - Hard AI (artificial intelligence) 2 camera views: - top-down - first-person Easy to use touch movement controls, camera view, and optional calculated ball trajectory. Extensive Help screens with rules for each game and diagrams of movement controls. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with Apple’s new M1 Silicon chip with easy to use mouse and on screen controls.

Screenshots

Archer Mania4 screens
Pool Table Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Archer Mania at Free against Pool Table Challenge's $2.99. Archer Mania also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). Pool Table Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1).

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

Archer Mania is free to download; Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Archer Mania sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pool Table Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pool Table Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archer Mania has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archer Mania ships an update every 2 months, Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Archer Mania versus Pool Table Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcher ManiaPool Table Challenge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaibhav Electronics Pvt LtdMagnin & Associates

Customer experience

Archer Mania

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Pool Table Challenge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Archer Mania

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$0.99
None

Pool Table Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archer Mania free?
Archer Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Table Challenge free?
Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Archer Mania or Pool Table Challenge?
Pool Table Challenge is rated higher. Archer Mania averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Pool Table Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Archer Mania or Pool Table Challenge have ads?
Archer Mania shows ads; Pool Table Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Archer Mania or Pool Table Challenge?
Archer Mania ships an update every 2 months, and Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. Most recently, Archer Mania was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pool Table Challenge on October 4, 2026.

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