Comparison

Pocket Run Pool vs Pixel Cover

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Pocket Run Pool

This game combines 8-ball pool with arcade-style high-score chasing. Sink all the balls strategically to earn points, but be careful of misses and scratches. Compete against yourself or others in various thrilling game modes.

Highlights
  • Arcade pool gameplay
  • High-score chasing
  • Strategic ball sinking
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Risk management challenges
Features
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The return of arcade pool from the creator of Really Bad Chess and Flipflop Solitaire. Pocket-Run Pool combines 8-ball pool with the thrill of a chasing the perfect highscore. In Pocket-Run, your goal is to sink all the balls, but where and when you sink them is what matters most! With each pocketed ball, you're awarded points based on the pocket you sunk. So sink carefully, but watch out, with each miss or scratch you lose a life — run out before you finish the table and it's game over. Compete against yourself, the world, or the bank in a variety of thrilling game modes! Can you make the perfect pocket-run? Arcade pool is back! ------WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING 5/5 - Touch Arcade "Help me, I can't stop playing!" 5/5 - 148Apps "Most certainly the best pool game I've played on a phone" "Like the best arcade games, this creates a “just one more turn” mentality" - The Verge "a perfect little mobile game" - iMore.com ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? - Play Pocket-Run Pool's Standard, High Stakes, and Insta-Tournament modes for free! - Asynchronously Go for gold against players from around the world in Insta-Tournament mode - Manage your risk against all manner of game conditions (like the devious Cuewall) in High Stakes mode - Unlock Break of The Week, alternate backgrounds, and remove Insta-Tournament buy-ins with a single In-App-Purchase of just $3.99 - Track stats for all four modes - Win alternate pool cues and color schemes in High Stakes mode ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER I've always loved pool, and when I got my first iPhone years ago, the world of digital pool games opened up to me. There are certainly a lot of options out there, but finding a simple and enjoyable single-player pool game was harder than I expected. I found one that I enjoyed, but after playing it extensively I found it too easy to beat the computer every time. Suddenly the problem with pool hit me — when you play against a computer in a physics simulation, you're literally playing against a god... By which I mean, either the computer is going easy on you (for a reason), or it's playing a perfect game and taking all your money. It dawned on me that if I wanted a good single player pool game, I'd have to make a new kind of pool — a variant that doesn't need a computer opponent, that's built around the notion of scoring and improving, of taking risks, and of presenting unique and interesting challenges. Pocket-Run Pool is the game I came up with, I hope you enjoy it! -zach

About

Pixel Cover

This app reinvents color-by-number games by allowing players to control a character with a joystick. Collect pixel colors, stack them in a backpack, and run over numbers to complete dynamic pixel art.

Highlights
  • Joystick character control
  • Collect and stack pixel colors
  • Dynamic color-by-number gameplay
  • Reveal pixel art masterpieces
  • Action-packed painting experience
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Tired of the same old color-by-number games? It’s time to try something new, fun, and dynamic! In Pixel Cover: By Numbers, you don’t just tap numbers—you take control. Move your character with a joystick, gather pixel colors from printers, stack them in your backpack, and run over numbers to bring the artwork to life. Why it’s different: Joystick Control: No more boring tapping! Take charge of your character as you paint pixel art. Collect & Stack: Strategically gather colors from printers and plan your path. Reveal Masterpieces: Complete stunning pixel art creations with an exciting hands-on approach. It’s pixel art painting like you’ve never seen before—action-packed, creative, and satisfying. Forget the basic "tap-and-fill" mechanics; this is color-by-number reinvented. Get ready to stack, run, and paint your way to stunning pixel art masterpieces!

Screenshots

Pocket Run Pool4 screens
Pixel Cover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Cover at 4.4 against Pocket Run Pool's 3.7. Pocket Run Pool's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pocket Run Pool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Cover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Cover holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pocket Run Pool's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pixel Cover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Run Pool ships an update every 5 days, Pixel Cover every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Run Pool versus Pixel Cover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Run PoolPixel Cover
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.1K ratings)4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB194 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZach GageGokay Aydn

Customer experience

Pocket Run Pool

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral20.1%
Negative42.9%

Pixel Cover

All ratings1,482 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral24.8%
Negative32.3%

User reviews

Pocket Run Pool

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive controls
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great visuals
  • 💡 Unique take on pool
  • 🕰️ Quick play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable physics
  • 🔍 Lack of precision controls
  • 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
  • 🔍 UI issues on larger screens
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Pixel Cover

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🕰️ Good time-killer
  • 💎 Satisfying gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/collections
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Pocket Run Pool

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cue stick disappearing
  • Inconsistent ball behavior
  • Incorrect payouts in high-stakes mode
  • App freezing after resuming from pause
  • Compatibility issues on newer iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ball spin/English options
  • Implement replay/undo functionality
  • Expand game modes and challenges
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Optimize UI for tablet devices

Pixel Cover

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing/crashing
  • Progress/coins disappearing
  • Inability to access new collections

Requested features

4 requests
  • More collections/levels
  • Ability to replay levels
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option
  • Bug fixes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Run Pool

One-time4
  • 5 Rebuys$0.99
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99
  • 50 Rebuys$4.99
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  • Unlimited Rebuys$19.99
3 purchases

Pixel Cover

One-time3
  • No Ads$0.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Pocket Run Pool free?
Pocket Run Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Cover free?
Pixel Cover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Run Pool or Pixel Cover?
Pixel Cover is rated higher. Pocket Run Pool averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pixel Cover averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pocket Run Pool or Pixel Cover have ads?
Both Pocket Run Pool and Pixel Cover show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Run Pool or Pixel Cover?
Pocket Run Pool ships an update every 5 days, and Pixel Cover every 6 days. Most recently, Pocket Run Pool was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixel Cover on October 24, 2026.

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