Comparison

Pool Sharkz vs Astra Pool

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

Head to head
About

Pool Sharkz

Compete globally in thrilling 8-ball matches, join an exclusive club, and earn virtual rewards. Master precision gameplay, customize your experience with unique items, and test your luck in the Jackpot Bonanza.

Highlights
  • Join exclusive player clubs
  • Earn virtual dollars from matches
  • Play Jackpot Bonanza for rewards
  • Experience precision physics
  • Compete in global 8-ball matches
  • Customize cues and tables
Features
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Club: Welcome to the world of "Pool Sharkz," the ultimate pool game that brings together players from all over the globe. Whether you're a mobile user, you can now experience the thrill of joining an exclusive club and earning rewards as you dominate the pool table. Game Features Join the Club: Become a part of an elite club of skilled pool players. Connect with like-minded enthusiasts and compete in tournaments to prove your skills. As you progress, you'll unlock exciting new features and opportunities within the club. Win Matches, Earn Dollars: Rack 'em up and show off your skills in intense 8-ball matches. With each victory, you'll not only gain club recognition but also earn virtual dollars, which you can use to personalize your gameplay experience. Jackpot Bonanza: Feeling lucky? Test your fortune with our Jackpot feature. A chance to win big awaits as you place your bets and spin the wheel. Who knows, today might be your lucky day! Precision Gameplay: Experience true-to-life physics and precision controls. Every shot you make will feel authentic, making it essential to hone your skills and master the art of pool. Global Competition: Challenge players from around the world. Compete in a variety of exciting game modes and rise through the ranks to establish yourself as a true 8 Ball Master. Customize Your Experience: Personalize your game with a wide range of cues, tables, and exclusive items. Make your mark on the game and stand out in style.

About

Astra Pool

Features
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Play with the Solar System. Astra Pool turns a 3D pool table into your own miniature cosmos. Break a rack of planets with the Sun as your cue ball, line up a bank shot, and watch the black-hole 8-ball disappear into a pocket. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • You vs. a friend: play on one device or share a private link for an online match. • You vs. the computer: choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Tricky. Watch Tricky search for banks, kicks, combinations, and other show-off shots. • You vs. yourself: practice freely, try unusual shots, or fling balls around in Free Play. MAKE EVERY SHOT YOURS Control power, follow, draw, and sidespin. Hold your aim briefly to enter fine control for precise adjustments. Predicted paths use the same physics as the game; adjust Look ahead or enable Clairvoyant to see where every moving ball is headed. A LITTLE COSMIC CHAOS Switch on Black Hole Gravity to bend nearby moving balls toward the 8-ball. The computer accounts for the pull, too. Gravity is available in local, computer, and Free Play games. NINE PLACES TO PLAY Orbit and zoom around the table in rooms ranging from a corner bar and alpine lodge to a rooftop in Tokyo and an orbital lounge. Choose the planetary or classic ball collection. REPLAY YOUR BEST Earn arcade bonuses for creative shots, build scoring streaks, and replay your last or best shot. Personal bests stay on your device. Local games, computer opponents, and Free Play work offline. Online matches require an internet connection. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Free and open source. Explore the code at github.com/darrinm/astrapool.

Screenshots

Pool Sharkz4 screens
Astra Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra Pool at none against Pool Sharkz's 7. Astra Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 14 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pool Sharkz sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Astra Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Sharkz ships an update every 14 months, Astra Pool daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pool Sharkz versus Astra Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool SharkzAstra Pool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWesley FiantDarrin Massena

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pool Sharkz

One-time7
  • Wallet For Beginning$2.99
  • Treasure Hoard$6.99
  • Floating Box$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Rubies In Cave$19.99
  • Vault Under Ocean$49.99
  • Shark Wealth$99.99
  • Pirate Plunder$249.99
None

Astra Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pool Sharkz free?
Pool Sharkz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra Pool free?
Astra Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pool Sharkz or Astra Pool have ads?
Pool Sharkz shows ads; Astra Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool Sharkz or Astra Pool?
Pool Sharkz ships an update every 14 months, and Astra Pool daily. Most recently, Pool Sharkz was updated on September 10, 2026 and Astra Pool on October 11, 2026.

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