Comparison

PoolPals 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

PoolPals

Features
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Discover the Ultimate Billiards Experience,Ad-free Dive into the most realistic and engaging billiards game ever created! Whether you're a casual player or a serious competitor, our game brings the thrill of the pool hall straight to your device. Key Features: Multiple Game Modes Enjoy a wide variety of gameplay options: Classic 8-Ball and 9-Ball with smart cue,real experience Strategic Snooker Fast-paced Time Attack Skill-testing Limited Shots Challenge Improve your skills in the Training Camp True-to-Life Physics Experience real billiards mechanics like never before. Execute advanced shots with precision, including: Follow Draw Stun Spin Free Training Camp Hone your skills in the Training Camp without spending a single coin—and even earn rewards while you practice! Enhanced Table Design Play on meticulously crafted tables where pocketing balls requires true skill. Take advantage of the aiming guide to master your shots and refine your strategy. Challenge the AI Compete against intelligent robot opponents that adapt to your playing style. Perfect for solo practice or testing your abilities! No ads, no distractions—just pure, authentic billiards action. Download now and take your game to the next level!

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Astra Pool

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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

PoolPals4 screens
Astra Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra Pool at none against PoolPals's 2. Astra Pool also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. PoolPals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Astra Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolPals ships an update every 3 weeks, Astra Pool daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PoolPals versus Astra Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolPalsAstra Pool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB51 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer向荣 张Darrin Massena

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PoolPals

One-time2
  • 10000 Coins$1.99
  • 50000 Coins$7.99
None

Astra Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolPals free?
PoolPals 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 PoolPals or Astra Pool have ads?
Neither PoolPals nor Astra Pool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolPals or Astra Pool?
PoolPals ships an update every 3 weeks, and Astra Pool daily. Most recently, PoolPals was updated on November 8, 2026 and Astra Pool on November 13, 2026.

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