Comparison

Billiards9 vs Light

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

Head to head
About

Billiards9

Experience a realistic billiards simulation with two engaging game modes. Master trick shots in Mission mode or compete with up to four players in traditional 9-Ball. Intuitive touch controls allow for precise aiming and shot execution.

Highlights
  • Realistic billiards physics
  • Mission mode with challenges
  • 9-Ball mode for up to 4 players
  • Intuitive drag-and-release controls
  • Precise cue ball aiming
Features
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Check out Billiards9, a new and realistic billiards game!! There are two play modes: Mission mode and 9-Ball mode. MISSION MODE Each stage has specific requirements to fulfill. Make skillful use of trick shots to clear numerous challenges. 9-BALL MODE Up to 4 players can play together under traditional 9-Ball rules. See how dexterously you can pocket the balls. CONTROLS Simply drag your finger on the cue ball and release to make a shot. You can choose where to hit the cue ball using the icon at the top right. Using different positions allows you to control how the cue ball moves.

About

Light

A puzzle action game where you cooperate with a weight-changing companion to solve riddles and navigate space. Utilize unique mechanics to overcome obstacles and escape a planet.

Highlights
  • Weight-changing puzzles
  • Physics-based action
  • Simple controls
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • Unique gimmicks
Features
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[Light-Heavy Switch] is a puzzle action game in which the main character and Mendako, lost in space, cooperate to solve riddles and have adventures. Various gimmicks are prepared in each stage, and the player must make full use of Mendako's ability to change the weight of objects to reach the goal. Clear all the stages and escape the planet! ■Features - Riddle solving using "change the weight” By switching the weight of objects and the player himself/herself to lighter or heavier, various changes occur in the gimmick! Enjoy solving unique puzzles that have never been seen before. - Easy to play with simple controls There are only three buttons to control the game: the lever to move the character, the jump button, the weight switch button, and the grab button! You can enjoy solving puzzles with simple controls. - Exhilarating action using physics Physics calculations represent the player's movements, so you can enjoy exhilarating actions such as jumping up with a spring or breaking a box with the impact of landing. ■Controls - The lever at the bottom left of the screen allows the player to move left and right. - The [Jump] button at the bottom right of the screen allows the player to jump. - The player's weight can be switched by pressing the [Weight] button at the bottom right of the screen. - When the player gets close to a specific object, such as a box, the player can lift it with the "Grab" button and throw it with the "Throw" button. - The "Menu" button in the upper right corner allows you to stop the game. - Tap on the message window to switch to the following message.

Screenshots

Billiards94 screens
Light2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light at 100% against Billiards9's 40%. Billiards9's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Billiards9 ships an update every 3 weeks, Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Billiards9 versus Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliards9Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAT-BOX, Inc.Yusuke Tsujimoto

Customer experience

Billiards9

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative54.3%

Light

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Billiards9

No in-app purchases

None

Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Billiards9 free?
Billiards9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light free?
Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Billiards9 or Light have ads?
Light shows ads; Billiards9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Billiards9 or Light?
Billiards9 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light every 4 months. Most recently, Billiards9 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Light on November 3, 2026.

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