Comparison

Pool Masters vs Space Squad Survival

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

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

Screenshots

Pool Masters4 screens
Space Squad Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pool Masters and Space Squad Survival both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 48% of Pool Masters's. Pool Masters's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Masters sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 811 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Pool Masters's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Masters ships an update weekly, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pool Masters versus Space Squad Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool MastersSpace Squad Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (811 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8111.2K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB325 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEyeball GamesCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Pool Masters

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

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Pool Masters

From 811 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

Space Squad Survival

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and creative idea
  • 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
  • 👍 Progression is good
  • 👍 Crew helps on missions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
  • 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
  • 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

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

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

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
Show 20 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Pool Masters free?
Pool Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pool Masters or Space Squad Survival?
Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Pool Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Pool Masters or Space Squad Survival have ads?
Both Pool Masters and Space Squad Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pool Masters or Space Squad Survival?
Pool Masters ships an update weekly, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Pool Masters was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on October 25, 2026.

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