# FR3 vs Ultimate Pool Battle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FR3 at 235K against Ultimate Pool Battle's 8.3K. Ultimate Pool Battle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FR3 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Pool Battle sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FR3 against 4.6 for Ultimate Pool Battle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FR3 has 235K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of FR3's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ultimate Pool Battle's.

FR3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ultimate Pool Battle every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FR3 | Ultimate Pool Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (235K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr3-multiplayer-games/id1118878857/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pool-battle/id1589311166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **235K** | 8.3K |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #84 |
| Size | 1003 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirtybit AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/484858667) | [HypGames, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196525859) |

## What reviewers say

### FR3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr3-multiplayer-games/id1118878857)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Racing, #125 Top Grossing · Adventure, #193 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Compete in real-time multiplayer races against players worldwide. Sabotage opponents, use power-ups, and customize your avatar. Join clans and battle in the new Arena mode for ultimate glory.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer races, Sabotage opponents, 30+ new power-ups, Arena 8-player elimination mode, Clan Battles (2v2), Avatar customization, Leaderboard climbing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily XP Bonus! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arena Season Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 550 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fun Run - racing starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Daily XP Bonus! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and creative character designs
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience
- 🏆 Competitive arena mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🕰️ Slow progression and rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues during races
- Power-ups not functioning as expected
- Incorrect race placements
- Clan invites/deletions not working properly

**Requested features**

- More affordable customization options
- Improved clan/party features
- Varied game modes and maps
- Better anti-cheat measures
- Faster leveling and rewards


### Ultimate Pool Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pool-battle/id1589311166)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 8 Ball Pool with stunning 3D graphics and accurate physics. Compete against players worldwide in head-to-head matches, tournaments, or solo challenges. Customize your gear and master trick shots for an authentic billiards experience.

**Highlights:** Full 3D graphics with zoom, Multiplayer head-to-head battles, Daily tournament challenges, Pool Royale mode, Realistic physics engine, Trickshot challenges, Collectible gear and tables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bonus Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 75 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Point Boost Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Shot Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Point Boost Refill | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bonus Plus Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recovery Pack - Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,250 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Energy Ultimate Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Plus Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great and variety of formats
- 🔥 Awesome game
- 🤩 Best game
- 👍 Cool way to enjoy pool
- 🔍 Realistic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Many bots and fake players
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Rushed gameplay and short timer
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts randomly deleted or lost
- Inability to log in or access account
- Freezing or crashing during tournaments
- Incorrect tournament leaderboard results
- Inability to break or make shots consistently

**Requested features**

- Add 9-ball mode
- Improve customer support response
- Implement a solo practice mode
- Allow opening multiple cases at once
- Add a plain cue ball-only mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FR3 free?

FR3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Pool Battle free?

Ultimate Pool Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FR3 or Ultimate Pool Battle?

FR3 is rated higher. FR3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 235K ratings, while Ultimate Pool Battle averages 4.6 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do FR3 or Ultimate Pool Battle have ads?

Both FR3 and Ultimate Pool Battle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FR3 or Ultimate Pool Battle?

FR3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ultimate Pool Battle every 9 days. Most recently, FR3 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ultimate Pool Battle on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FR3 or Ultimate Pool Battle?

FR3 currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Ultimate Pool Battle at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*