OnlyPool vs ChipsPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnlyPool
Discover local pool halls, track your game statistics, and connect with other players. Challenge friends to matches, compete in tournaments, and build your player profile with detailed game history.
- Discover local pool halls and tables
- Track detailed game statistics
- Challenge friends to ranked matches
- Compete in tournaments with live tracking
- Build player profile with win rate and Elo
- Connect with friends and join teams
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OnlyPool is the social app for pool players. That dive bar with a single table in the back? That pool hall across town you've never tried? We know about them. Find spots, check in, challenge friends, track your stats, and compete in tournaments — all in one place. DISCOVER SPOTS Find pool halls and tables near you with map and list views Check in to see who's playing and join the action View table maps, pricing, amenities, and hours PLAY & TRACK Record games with detailed stats for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Straight Pool, One Pocket, Bank Pool, and Snooker Track break & runs, table runs, safeties, innings, and more Earn badges for milestones and streaks Challenge friends to ranked matches and climb the leaderboards COMPETE Join tournaments with live bracket tracking View local, state, and global rankings Build your player profile with win rate, Elo rating, and game history CONNECT Add friends and message them directly See when your friends check in or play games Create or join teams with a dedicated team chat Get notified when friends are shooting at your favorite spot Whether you're running racks or just knocking balls around at happy hour, OnlyPool is built for the pool community.
ChipsPool
Manage your tournament experience with this companion app. Discover upcoming events, track your activity, and stay informed about matches and results. Customize notifications and preferences for a personalized tournament hub.
- Player dashboard and tournament activity
- Discover upcoming tournaments and venues
- Follow live tournament and match information
- Receive optional match notifications
- Manage player account and settings
- Set preferred tournament region
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ChipsPool - Players is the player companion app for ChipsPool tournaments. Discover upcoming events, follow your tournament activity, and stay connected when it is time to play. The app gives players a focused place to manage their ChipsPool experience without venue or tournament-administration tools. With ChipsPool - Players, you can: • View your player dashboard and tournament activity • Discover upcoming tournaments and venues • Follow live tournament and match information • Receive optional match, table, registration, result, and venue notifications • Set your preferred tournament region and venue alert preferences • Manage your player account and notification settings Notifications are optional and can be adjusted at any time in Preferences. Location access is optional and is used only when you choose to set a preferred tournament region. ChipsPool - Players is built for players participating in ChipsPool events. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: OnlyPool at free against ChipsPool's free with in-app purchases. ChipsPool's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnlyPool against 5.0 for ChipsPool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
OnlyPool ships an update every 3 weeks, ChipsPool monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnlyPool | ChipsPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nathan Keil | Griff's Bar & Billiards |
In-app purchases
OnlyPool
No in-app purchases
ChipsPool
No in-app purchases
