# Noddle vs Ultrapool

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ultrapool at free against Noddle's free with in-app purchases. Ultrapool also leads on ratings volume (197 vs 13) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). Noddle's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noddle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ultrapool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Noddle against 4.6 for Ultrapool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultrapool has 197 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Noddle's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ultrapool's.

Noddle ships an update every 4 days, Ultrapool every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noddle | Ultrapool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949/reviews)** | [4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrapool-pool-roguelite/id6769869241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 36 MB | 408 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KYLE GREGORY HOLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891863448) | [offbrand games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896695456) |

## What reviewers say

### Noddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949)

Engage in a relaxing bead puzzle game where you fill the board with connected molecule-style pieces. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges with leaderboards, and fast-paced modes. Unlock additional content for a complete puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** 250 Classic puzzles, Daily puzzle with global leaderboard, Blitz mode, Freeform sandbox mode, 24 color skins, Extra puzzle packs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Deep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arctic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rose Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earthy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crimson | $0.99 | one-time |
| Desert Sand | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noddle Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ultrapool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrapool-pool-roguelite/id6769869241)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Strategy, #115 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience a unique pool game with roguelite elements and wacky ball effects. Craft strategic builds and pull off incredible trickshots to impress the bartenders. Survive 10 rounds of arcade-style pool with a variety of unique ball abilities.

**Highlights:** Roguelite pool gameplay, Wacky ball abilities, Strategic build crafting, Arcade-style trickshots, 10-round survival mode, Ball combination mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noddle free?

Noddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultrapool free?

Ultrapool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noddle or Ultrapool?

Noddle is rated higher. Noddle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ultrapool averages 4.6 from 197 ratings.

### Do Noddle or Ultrapool have ads?

Neither Noddle nor Ultrapool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noddle or Ultrapool?

Noddle ships an update every 4 days, and Ultrapool every 5 days. Most recently, Noddle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ultrapool on November 9, 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.*