Comparison

Pool Masters vs Cornhole Hero

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

Head to head
About

Pool Masters

Experience hyper-realistic 8-ball pool gameplay with responsive controls. Compete globally, collect iconic cues, and trade them in a revolutionary marketplace. Participate in limited-time events and climb the ranks to become a true pool master.

Highlights
  • Hyper-realistic ball physics
  • Global competitive ranks
  • Iconic cue collection
  • Limited-time events
  • Revolutionary cue marketplace
  • Responsive controls
Features
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Rule the tables with hyper-realistic gameplay, climb to the top of the ranks, and build a legendary cue collection to become the true Pool Master. Why Pool Masters is a Must-Play: Next-Level Realism: Experience hyper-realistic ball physics and responsive controls that raise the bar for mobile pool games. Every shot counts. Every win leads to mastery. Compete Globally : Rise through competitive ranks and challenge top players in exclusive high-stakes rooms. The higher you climb, the rarer the in-game rewards. Iconic Cue Collection: Build your arsenal with stunning cues, each one a work of art. From slick modern designs to legendary digital collectibles, your cue tells your story. Limited-Time Events : Dive into epic, limited-time events featuring collaborations with the world’s most iconic franchises. Revolutionary Marketplace: Your cue collection has is uniquely yours. Trade your rarest finds and showcase your legacy in the first-ever Pool Masters marketplace. Play Now, Pool Masters! Your next break awaits, and with it, a new chance to showcase your skills. Sharpen your stroke, line up your shots, and get ready to dive into the action. It's time to master the table.

About

Cornhole Hero

Experience the simple fun of tossing a cornhole bag towards its target. Compete in tournament, timed blitz, or balloon-popping modes. Test your skills globally and remove ads with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Tournament mode
  • Blitz mode (timed)
  • Balloon popping mode
  • Global leaderboards
  • Ad removal option
Features
Currently charting
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"THE ULTRA-MINIMAL, HIGH-SPEED, NO-NONSENSE BEANBAG FLING-FEST. Welcome to the lowest-resolution cornhole game in human history. Cornhole Hero is our tiny, pixelated counter-culture protest against the bloated, over-engineered sports games of the modern era. We stripped away the rules, the licensing leagues, and the photorealistic grass shaders to give you what your soul truly craves: pure, unadulterated bag-flinging physics. The Physics are Real (The Pixels are Not) Don't let the chunky 2D art style fool you—there is a deep, subtle wizardry to the way these tiny digital beanbags move. • Your Throw, Your Style: Choose the control style that fits your fling. Use intuitive swipe controls for a fast, free-hand flick, or master the slingshot mechanic for precise, pull-back power and angle control. Easy to learn, surprisingly sweaty to master. • Swish or Slide: Gently slide your bag along the wood, aggressively bully your opponent’s bag into the dirt, or execute the ultimate ""swish"" directly into the hole. • The Infinite Loop: It’s got that classic Pixeljam ""just one more toss"" energy. You’ll say you're quitting, and then you'll throw fifty more bags. We know how it goes. 3 Flavors of Arcade Chaos We packed all the fun into three lightweight, fast-paced modes designed for maximum satisfaction: • Tournament Mode: Face down score targets, keep your cool, and claim your crown as the ruler of the digital backyard. • Blitz Mode: High-speed, rapid-fire panic. The clock is ticking, the bags are flying, and your accuracy is tested under pressure. • Balloons Mode: Exactly what it sounds like. Pop floating targets with your beanbags because why should a cornhole game make logical sense? Absurd Minimalism. Maximum Juiciness. We made a sports game you can practically play with your eyes closed (though we recommend opening them for the leaderboards). It’s a cozy, nostalgic, delightfully low-res vacation for your brain. The boards are set. The pixels are humming. Are you ready to become a Cornhole Hero?"

Screenshots

Pool Masters4 screens
Cornhole Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pool Masters at Free against Cornhole Hero's $2.99. Pool Masters also leads on ratings volume (816 vs 49). Cornhole Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 48%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pool Masters is free to download; Cornhole Hero costs $2.99 up front. Pool Masters sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Cornhole Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pool Masters against 4.5 for Cornhole Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Masters has 816 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Pool Masters's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cornhole Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Masters ships an update weekly, Cornhole Hero every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pool Masters versus Cornhole Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool MastersCornhole Hero
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (816 ratings) — better4.5 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings816 — better49
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEyeball GamesAkupara Games, LLC

Customer experience

Pool Masters

All ratings552 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative46.9%

Cornhole Hero

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

Pool Masters

From 816 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Perfect
  • 👍 Just perfect

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Shooting issues causing missed shots
  • 🐛 Connection issues causing disconnects and losses
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls and poor physics
  • 🐛 Bots with unrealistic skill levels

Cornhole Hero

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Simplicity and retro charm
  • 😄 Humorous character animations
  • 🎮 Satisfying physics and controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with bag dropping
  • 🕰️ Slow pace with too much downtime

Bugs and requests

Pool Masters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game doesn't start or get stuck at 90% loading
  • Disconnects cause loss of progress
  • Unresponsive controls and unrealistic AI

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix connection issues
  • Improve controls and physics
  • Add more features and content

Cornhole Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bags falling in too quickly
  • Game ending rounds prematurely

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode
  • Multiplayer support
  • Ability to adjust ground height
  • Leaderboards and social features

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Pool Masters

One-time23
  • Special Gold Offer 8$0.99
  • League 2 Silver Pack$0.99
  • Special Gold Offer 12$0.99
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  • Special Gold Offer 16$0.99
  • Special Gold Offer 20$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • League 3 Gold Pack$1.99
  • Special Gold Offer 13$1.99
  • Special Gold Offer 14$1.99
  • Special Gold Offer 17$1.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • League 4 Platinum Pack$4.99
  • Special Gold Offer 18$4.99
  • League 5 Master I Pack$9.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Gold Offer 11$9.99
  • Special Gold Offer 15$9.99
  • Special Gold Offer 19$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99
  • League 7 Master III Pack$24.99
  • League 10 Grandmaster III Pack$49.99
  • Cart of Gems$49.99
  • Wagon of Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Cornhole Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pool Masters free?
Pool Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cornhole Hero free?
Cornhole Hero costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pool Masters or Cornhole Hero?
Pool Masters is rated higher. Pool Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while Cornhole Hero averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do Pool Masters or Cornhole Hero have ads?
Pool Masters shows ads; Cornhole Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool Masters or Cornhole Hero?
Pool Masters ships an update weekly, and Cornhole Hero every 8 days. Most recently, Pool Masters was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cornhole Hero on October 30, 2026.

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