Go Play Pool vs Cueist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go Play Pool
Discover and locate venues for playing pool across the United States. Find bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls.
- Search for pool venues
- Locate bars and taverns
- Find sports bars
- Discover pool halls
- US-wide coverage
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GoPlayPool – Search, find and go play pool Never search for a game again. GoPlayPool instantly connects you with thousands of bars, taverns, sports bars, and pool halls across the U.S. – all in one app. WHY CHOOSE GOPLAYPOOL? • Search by Location – Find pool venues near you in seconds, no matter where you are • Browse Venue Types – Discover bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls • Get Venue Details – View hours, locations, amenities, and directions • Connect with Players – Join a growing community of pool enthusiasts • Plan Your Night – Never wonder where to play again HOW IT WORKS Open GoPlayPool, search your location, and instantly see all nearby pool venues. Filter by venue type to find exactly what you're looking for – from casual neighborhood bars to professional pool halls. Get directions, check details, and start playing. JOIN THOUSANDS OF POOL PLAYERS Whether you're a casual player looking for a weekend game or a serious billiards enthusiast seeking the best tables, GoPlayPool makes it easy to discover venues in your area. Build connections with other players, find new favorite spots, and never miss a chance to play. COVERAGE Searching for pool venues across the United States? GoPlayPool continuously updates its database with bars, taverns, and pool halls nationwide. Your next game is just a tap away. DOWNLOAD GOPLAYPOOL TODAY Stop scrolling through maps and making endless phone calls. Get GoPlayPool now and discover the best pool venues near you – instantly.
Cueist
Improve your pool game with personalized, science-based drills and progress tracking. This app offers guided practice for all skill levels, making training fun and effective. Unlock advanced features with an optional premium subscription.
- Fully guided practice drills
- Personalized training plans
- Science-based techniques
- Progress tracking with stats
- Drills for all skill levels
- Fun and engaging challenges
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Want to get better at pool? Cueist helps you practice more effectively and improve faster. It’s free, fun, and suitable for everyone, no matter your skill level. WHY CHOOSE CUEIST? * Fully guided No more guessing what to practice – the app automatically selects drills you need to work on. * For all skill levels With thousands of practice drills, we’ve got you covered – whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned pro. * Personalized training Cueist tailors your training to your individual needs. * Based on science Our training techniques are based on the latest research in motor skill learning and neuroscience, making your practice as effective as possible. * Track your progress Stats, ratings, and performance indicators make it easy to monitor your improvement. * Fun and engaging Cueist includes a variety of drills and challenges to keep your training enjoyable. * Free You can practice with Cueist completely free, for as long as you like… or unlock even more with Premium. DISCOVER WHERE YOU STAND Complete an initial set of drills to get your Cueist rating, see how you compare to other players, and discover whether you are better at aiming or position-play. CUEIST PREMIUM Fast-track your improvement with Premium, which includes advanced training techniques, additional drill types, and more. FEEDBACK We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at: support@cueist.app. LEGAL Terms of service: https://cueist.app/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://cueist.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go Play Pool at none against Cueist's 4. Go Play Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cueist's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Cueist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Go Play Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cueist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cueist has 88 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Go Play Pool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cueist's.
Go Play Pool ships an update every 5 months, Cueist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Play Pool | Cueist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (88 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 88 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramin Bakhtiari | DENIS GODESA |
Customer experience
Go Play Pool
Cueist
In-app purchases
Go Play Pool
No in-app purchases
Cueist
- Cueist Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- Cueist Premium Quarterly$29.953 Months
- Cueist Premium Intro Offer3 Months trial$29.953 Months
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- Cueist Premium Yearly$95.901 Year
