Comparison

KingPool vs Pools Runner

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

Head to head
About

KingPool

This app allows users to easily create, join, and manage various sports pools, including Survivor and Bracket types. It integrates social networking and business intelligence features, making it a comprehensive platform for sports enthusiasts and businesses alike.

Highlights
  • Create and join sports pools
  • Survivor and Bracket competition types
  • Social networking integration
  • Business intelligence features
  • Supports NFL, NCAA Basketball, and Lacrosse
  • Prize-winning public pools
Features
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For sports fans, businesses, and friends who are looking for a better way to run their sports pools, KingPool is a platform that elevates the entirety of the sports pool experience, making it easy to set up and join different sports pools and engage with friends, customers, and fellow pool members. Unlike other sports pool apps out there, KingPool integrates social networking and business intelligence features to make it a true NextGen product in the SportsTech and fantasy sports space. KingPool is a sports pool manager, social networking, and strategic business intelligence application all in one. Join, create, and manage your favorite sports pools, whether it is for staying connected with your friends, making new connections with the larger KingPool userbase, or competing to win business-hosted public pools for prizes. There are Two (2) Sports Pool Competition Types: 1. Survivor 2. Bracket You Can Apply to over Sports Leagues: - NFL Football - NCAA Men’s Basketball - NCAA Men’s Lacrosse 
KingPool Plans: * Monthly: $4.99 * Annual: $49.99 Payments and Renewal: * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase * No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period.
 Terms And Conditions: https://www.kingpool.app/terms-and-conditions
 Privacy policy: https://www.kingpool.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple Disclaimer: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Apple Inc.

About

Pools Runner

Features
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Pools - The Ultimate Weekly Picks Experience Compete with friends, family, and colleagues in the most engaging pick'em pools app. Create your own pools, make weekly picks, and track your progress on real-time leaderboards. WHY POOLS? CREATE OR JOIN POOLS Start your own pool and invite friends with a simple invite code, or join existing pools to compete against others. Creating a pool requires a one-time payment, but joining pools is completely free! MAKE YOUR WEEKLY PICKS Pick the winners for every game each week. Our intuitive interface makes it easy to select your picks with team logos and game times clearly displayed. Picks automatically lock when each game starts, so make your selections before kickoff! COMPETE ON LEADERBOARDS Track your performance with both weekly and season-long leaderboards. See how you stack up against your competition and watch your ranking change as games finish. Every correct pick earns you a point—simple and fair scoring. FAIR PLAY GUARANTEED Your picks stay hidden until games begin, preventing any unfair advantages. Once a game starts, you can see how everyone else picked, adding excitement and strategy to your pool experience. MULTIPLE POOLS Join as many pools as you want! Compete in your office pool, family pool, and friend group pool all from one app. Each pool has its own leaderboard and standings. REAL-TIME UPDATES See game scores update in real-time and watch your points accumulate as games finish. No need to manually track results—we handle everything automatically. PRIVATE & SECURE Create private, invite-only pools or join public pools. Your data is secure with Firebase authentication and AWS infrastructure. PERFECT FOR: • Office pools and workplace competitions • Family football traditions • Friend groups and fantasy football enthusiasts • Anyone who loves football and friendly competition FEATURES: • Create unlimited pools (one-time payment per pool) • Join unlimited pools for free • Weekly picks for all games • Real-time leaderboards (weekly and season) • Game-by-game pick locks • Hidden picks until game time • View all picks after games start • Simple 1-point-per-correct-pick scoring • Tie-breaker support • Multi-platform support (iOS and Web) Get started today and turn every week into a competition. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard football enthusiast, Pools makes following the season more exciting and engaging. Download now and start your first pool!

Screenshots

KingPool4 screens
Pools Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pools Runner at none against KingPool's shown. KingPool's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KingPool sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pools Runner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KingPool versus Pools Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKingPoolPools Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDisco Technologies Inc.314 Apps LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

KingPool

Subscriptions2
  • KIngPool Premium Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Kingpool Premium Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • One Time Pool Entry Fee$0.99
  • Pool Entry Fee$0.99
  • Pool Entry Fee With Analytics$1.99
2 purchases

Pools Runner

One-time2
  • Small Tier Pool$4.99
  • Small Tier Pool$9.99

Questions

Is KingPool free?
KingPool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pools Runner free?
Pools Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KingPool or Pools Runner have ads?
KingPool shows ads; Pools Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, KingPool or Pools Runner?
KingPool ships an update every 5 days, and Pools Runner every 5 days. Most recently, KingPool was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pools Runner on October 7, 2026.

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