# Pool Masters vs Space Squad Survival

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Masters | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-masters-8-ball-pool/id6478490155/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 811 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 347 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eyeball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732995987) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-masters-8-ball-pool/id6478490155)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 Just perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues
- Improve controls and physics
- Add more features and content


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*