# Pool Guidelines Helper

> Train improve your aiming in pool games With Guiedlines

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astourdev.guidelinespool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astourdev.guidelinespool)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.astourdev.guidelinespool`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AstourDev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,460,335
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (6,557 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2022-12-20
- **Publisher country:** MA
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.astourdev.guidelinespool)
- **Website:** [https://astourdev.github.io](https://astourdev.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/poolguidlinesprivacypolicy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/poolguidlinesprivacypolicy/home)

## Description

Pool Guidelines Helper is a Chrome extension designed to boost your aiming skills in pool games. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this tool offers guidance to help you master various shots including kick shots, bank shots, and straight shots. By using the extension, you'll see noticeable improvements in your gameplay and learn faster how to execute challenging shots.

## Rankings

- #31,530 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `Manifest.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.astourdev.guidelinespool.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.astourdev.guidelinespool.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users mostly find Pool Guidelines Helper useful for practice and say it's a simple, efficient tool with helpful aiming guidelines. However, the app is plagued by reliability and trust issues: it often fails to launch, is perceived as ad-heavy and potentially spammy, and there are concerns about privacy and unwanted after-uninstall behavior. Some compare it to a basic tool that could improve with features like a movable center ball overlay or cushion shots, but overall sentiment is mixed (useful but risky).

### Pros

- Useful tool for practicing 8 Ball Pool
- Generally positive reception (good/nice)
- Simple and efficient to use
- Guideline lines are helpful for aiming

### Cons

- Not opening the game / app not launching / not functioning
- Spamware or suspicious/ misleading app labeling
- Ad-heavy experience with many ads
- Privacy/security concerns about cheating/hacking after uninstall
- Limited to horizontal games (not working for other orientations)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astourdev.guidelinespool)