# Go Play Pool vs Cueist

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Play Pool | Cueist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-play-pool/id560611723/reviews) | **[4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueist-pool-training/id6742179203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramin Bakhtiari](https://appshunter.io/developer/560611726) | [DENIS GODESA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797279640) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Play Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-play-pool/id560611723)

Discover and locate venues for playing pool across the United States. Find bars, taverns, sports bars, and dedicated pool halls.

**Highlights:** Search for pool venues, Locate bars and taverns, Find sports bars, Discover pool halls, US-wide coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cueist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueist-pool-training/id6742179203)

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.

**Highlights:** Fully guided practice drills, Personalized training plans, Science-based techniques, Progress tracking with stats, Drills for all skill levels, Fun and engaging challenges

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cueist Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Cueist Premium Quarterly | $29.95 | per 3 months |
| Cueist Premium Intro Offer | $29.95 | per 3 months |
| Cueist Premium Yearly | $95.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Play Pool free?

Go Play Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cueist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go Play Pool or Cueist?

Cueist is rated higher. Go Play Pool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cueist averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do Go Play Pool or Cueist have ads?

Cueist shows ads; Go Play Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Play Pool or Cueist?

Go Play Pool ships an update every 5 months, and Cueist every 7 months. Most recently, Go Play Pool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cueist on November 4, 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.*
