Pocket Run Pool vs Glyn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Arcade pool gameplay
- High-score chasing
- Strategic ball sinking
- Multiple game modes
- Global leaderboards
- Risk management challenges
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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
Glyn
Engage in a unique puzzle game that challenges you to count to four. Enhance your observation abilities while enjoying a charming retro pixel art aesthetic and a calming zen soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet deeply rewarding experience.
- Unique counting puzzle mechanics
- Observation skill enhancement
- Charming retro pixel art
- Soothing zen soundtrack
- Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay
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Discover a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience! Count to 4, sharpen your observation skills, and dive into a world of charming retro pixel art, all set to a soothing zen soundtrack. Simple to learn, yet deeply satisfying—are you ready for the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glyn at 86% against Pocket Run Pool's 37%. Glyn also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Pocket Run Pool's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 92). On update cadence and device support 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
Pocket Run Pool is free to download; Glyn costs $1.99 up front. Pocket Run Pool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Glyn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glyn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Run Pool has 1.1K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pocket Run Pool's written reviews are positive against 86% of Glyn's.
Pocket Run Pool ships an update every 5 days, Glyn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Run Pool | Glyn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.6 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zach Gage | EMMANUEL ROUX |
Customer experience
Pocket Run Pool
Glyn
User reviews
Pocket Run Pool
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Glyn
From 92 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎶 Soothing and good music
- 🧠 Engaging and makes you think
- ✨ Amazing improvements in updates
- ⏳ Great time passer
Room to improve
- ❓ Confusing to play initially
- 🖱️ Hitbox of dots could be increased
- 💻 How to play instructions on webpage
- 😵💫 Webpage font and spacing hard to read
- ❌ Unable to progress past practice levels
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
Glyn
Reported bugs
7 issues- Constantly froze and had to be crashed closed on iPad
- Game resets if left too long in the background when app switching
- Bug where clicking the 4 dots button sometimes leads to game over screen
- Error message every time the app is opened
- 4 dots difficulty says game over and exits
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- Doesn't open, just shows a logo
- When opening, something pops up and closing it closes the game
Requested features
20 requests- Increase hitbox of dots
- Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
- Implement a save feature
- Add timed games
- Add daily challenges
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- Option to see associated dots change color when clicking a number
- Add more themes
- Option to hold and drag to fill in dots
- Cap levels for a gamemode
- Gamemode where you lose if you overload a square
- Restore option for store function
- Option to mark dots that shouldn't be lit
- More color schemes
- Option to turn off background animation or choose different background
- Modern puzzle design option (black lines, white background)
- Make timer optional
- Expand beyond 4x4 square to larger boards or different shapes
- More high stakes competitive play with reduced time
- Optional disruptive spells
- Make tutorial button more visible
In-app purchases
Pocket Run Pool
- 5 Rebuys$0.99
- Unlock Full Version$3.99
- 50 Rebuys$4.99
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- Unlimited Rebuys$19.99
Glyn
No in-app purchases








