# International Snooker Career

> Realistic snooker simulation with career mode and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Ridby-Hopper.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-snooker-career/id459139659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Ridby-Hopper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573396079)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 146 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 354 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-snooker-career/id459139659/reviews.md

## What is International Snooker Career?

International Snooker Career Edition returns,  already a smash hit on iPhone and iPad we have lovingly restored this game. Rebuilt and re-mastered for the latest iOS devices.

• Career Mode places you in a full ‘rolling’ year on year professional snooker career, playing 15 tournaments in 14 locations around the world competing to be world number 1. 

• Global internet Multiplayer Mode gives you the opportunity to take on the best players in the world in fully customisable matches or play against friends in Local Multiplayer.

• Fill your trophy cabinet with 16 trophies from 7 major and 7 minor events, 1 invitational event plus the coveted 147 trophy.

• Three unlockable Quick Play Pool modes: UK 8-ball, US 8-ball and US 9-Ball.

• Back spin, top spin and raise the cue to swerve the cue ball with simulation quality physics.

• Earn a 147 maximum break and entry to the exclusive 147 club.

• Use Career Mode winnings to upgrade equipment to increase power, swerve, spin and player kudos.

• Frame by frame replays with slow-mo and dynamic cameras including pocket cams and a ‘follow the ball’ cam. 

• Referee voiced by Michaela Tabb the world’s favourite referee of snooker and pool competitions. 

• Record replays to view your best breaks at any time.

• Full on Stats and Achievements.
 
• Apple Game Centre integration.

• Superb graphics engine with an even greater level of detail and realism.

## Key features

- Career Mode with global tournaments
- Global and Local Multiplayer
- Trophy collection system
- Unlockable Pool modes
- Realistic physics simulation
- Equipment upgrades
- Frame-by-frame replays

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graphite Cue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Pro Cue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coloured Power Chalk Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Chalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Great Pool Modes | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of International Snooker Career?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Realistic and smooth gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Amazing graphics and visual quality
- 🏆 Engaging tournament mode with career progression
- 🎙️ Good commentary and sound effects
- 📱 Works well on various iOS devices
- 🎯 Addictive and fun snooker experience
- 💰 Good value for money (when working properly)
- 🌐 Online multiplayer functionality available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🤖 Unrealistic and inconsistent AI behavior
- 📐 Inaccurate physics and ball mechanics
- ⚖️ Incorrect snooker rules implementation
- 🔧 Poor responsiveness to button inputs
- 🎮 Unfair difficulty spikes with CPU opponents
- 📺 HUD/menus block pocket visibility
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💳 Aggressive in-app purchase system
- 🔌 Connectivity issues for online play

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes during BHG Invitational tournament
- Camera angle altered and unplayable after updates
- Cannot play local or internet multiplayer matches
- Unresponsive strike, chalk, and pause buttons
- App won't load on iOS 11+
- Screen display issues on iPhone 6 and other devices
- Left side of game missing on screen
- Menu buttons only respond to swipes, not presses
- Auto chalk purchase not remembered between sessions
- Keyboard top row blanked out when changing player name
- Game crashes on startup/resume tournament
- Cue ball goes in-off too frequently
- Ref incorrectly calls fouls on valid shots
- Free ball rule only applies to CPU
- Pool pack purchase requires repayment after update

**Most requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 and later compatibility
- Improved AI difficulty settings and more realistic opponent behavior
- Real professional snooker player profiles
- Restore previous in-app purchases functionality
- Jump shots and advanced techniques
- Online tournament modes
- Hide menu/HUD option during gameplay
- Left/right arrow controls for aiming
- Crowd noise and enhanced commentary
- Better spin physics implementation
- Career mode improvements
- Multiplayer local play options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 146)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-snooker-career/id459139659/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great realistic snooker game

*2025-07-27*

Great snooker game with amazing graphics and really smooth play, however the BHG Invitational round seems to have a glitch in it as I have noticed a couple of times where I’ve had to withdraw the game as it freezes which isn’t great when one is leading in the final to have to give the game up and lose your chance of being a trophy winner. I have given the game a five star rating as I think the game is worthy of this but if the glitch can be rectified then the game would be perfect.

### 1/5 — С другом не поиграть(

*2025-03-30*

Бесконечная загрузка в дружеском матче, VPN не помог. iPhone 15&16, iOS 18. А играть поочередно на одном устройстве поочередно нельзя (серьезно?)

### 1/5 — What has happened to the camera?

*2024-12-25, version 1.47*

All working well until the other day and the camera angle has altered to the point it’s unplayable. Why mess with an old game? Apple to blame? Please fix asap.

### 5/5 — 非常好

*2023-07-07*

游戏非常好很逼真，very good

### 2/5 — Je me suis fait avoir. Tant pis pour moi

*2023-05-23*

J'ai vu après l'achat que les "bons" commentaires dataient de 10 ans. Aucune mise à jour depuis 5 ans. N'essayez même pas de jouer en multi joueur... Il n'y a pas de joueur en ligne. Après 10 minutes d'attente, toujours personne. Le rendu est mauvais et le comportement des billes n'est pas du tout naturel. Les poches sont trop larges et il manque réglage fin pour la visée. Je desinstalle, tant pis pour mes 3€

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2020-08-23, version 1.47*

Got this for myself and for my son but can’t play him local or internet 🤷‍♂️

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-02-23, version 1.47*

Truly awful game. Terrible graphics and game play. Don’t waste your money!

### 4/5 — Good game

*2020-01-30, version 1.47*

I have to agree it is a very good game which could be even better if the computer did not choose ridiculous shots and the programmers had a better insight into the rules of the game. 
It is spoilt with too many anomalies in the rules and the gameplay.

### 1/5 — Essentially the same game

*2020-01-10, version 1.47*

I purchased this thinking it was a different game however it’s the same game as is tournament so I’ve wasted £2.99

### 2/5 — ...

*2019-12-22*

Absolut ungenaue Steuerung - hab bei gratisversionen schon bessere bekommen

## Frequently asked questions about International Snooker Career

### What is International Snooker Career?

International Snooker Career is a mobile game that simulates a professional snooker career. It features a career mode where players compete in tournaments worldwide, aiming to become world number 1. The game also offers global and local multiplayer modes, along with unlockable pool games.

### What are the key features of this snooker game?

Key features include a detailed career mode with 15 tournaments, global internet multiplayer, a trophy system with 16 trophies, three unlockable pool modes (UK 8-ball, US 8-ball, US 9-Ball), realistic physics with spin and swerve control, equipment upgrades, frame-by-frame replays with slow-motion, and integration with Apple Game Centre.

### Is International Snooker Career free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can be used to enhance the gameplay experience, such as upgrading equipment to improve player stats and kudos.

### What devices is International Snooker Career compatible with?

The game has been rebuilt and re-mastered for the latest iOS devices, indicating compatibility with iPhones and iPads. Specific iOS version requirements are typically found in the app store listing.

### How realistic is the gameplay in International Snooker Career?

The game boasts simulation-quality physics, allowing for realistic ball control including back spin, top spin, and cue ball swerve. It also features a superb graphics engine with a high level of detail and realism, aiming to provide an authentic snooker experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.47 — 2018-05-11

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Career Credit Boost feature
- Minor bug fixes
- Optimisations

### 1.45 — 2018-05-03

- Fixes unresponsive touch bug. Some users have experienced poor touch response at the top and bottom of the screen.

- Improved framerate

### 1.42 — 2018-04-28

Rebuilt and re-mastered for the latest generation of iOS devices.

### 1.3 — 2012-10-24

- Updated for iOS6

- Supports all the latest iOS devices, including new iPad, and iPhone 5.

- Shot clock mode added
- Double/Triple speed AI shots
- Full 35 frame play option
- Various bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2012-04-05

***Please reboot your device after installing this update***
- 3 Great new unlockable Pool modes: UK 8-Ball, US 8-Ball and US 9-Ball.
- Enhanced for The new iPad Retina display.
- New Pool achievements.
- Save your best breaks, and watch back in all new replay mode.
- Various bug fixes and optimisations.
- Built for all iOS devices, including the latest iPad with Retina Display.

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All apps by Stefan Ridby-Hopper: https://appshunter.io/developer/1573396079

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*