# Real Pool 3D vs Pool Trickshots

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pool Trickshots at monthly against Real Pool 3D's every 7 months. Real Pool 3D's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 531) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Pool 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pool Trickshots sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Real Pool 3D against 4.6 for Pool Trickshots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Pool 3D has 68K ratings behind it against 531, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Real Pool 3D's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

Real Pool 3D ships an update every 7 months, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Pool 3D | Pool Trickshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-pool-3d/id1156081906/reviews) | [4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 531 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 46.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Pool 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-pool-3d/id1156081906)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Family, #159 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D billiards with stunning visuals and physics. Play various pool games like 8 Ball, 9 Ball, and Snooker against AI or friends. Customize your table and improve your skills in this addictive simulation.

**Highlights:** 8 Ball, 9 Ball, UK 8 Ball, and Snooker modes, Single player vs CPU, Pass n Play with friends, Spin/English control, Realistic physics, Customizable pool tables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay and physics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Variety of game modes (8-ball, 9-ball, snooker)
- 👍 Customization options for table, cue, and avatar
- 👍 Great for practicing and improving pool skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ball spin and trajectory accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent CPU opponent behavior
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔒 Lack of online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- CPU opponent sometimes makes impossible shots
- Cue ball trajectory not always accurate
- Game crashes or freezes occasionally
- Issues with foul and scoring rules in some modes

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Improve ball spin and trajectory physics
- Implement more realistic CPU opponent behavior
- Add ability to customize table size and layout
- Provide more camera view options


### Pool Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Over 700 levels, Global adventure, Variety of table designs, Fun trickshot challenges, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past loading screen
- Progress lost after updates
- Aim and power controls not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Pool 3D free?

Real Pool 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pool Trickshots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Pool 3D or Pool Trickshots?

Real Pool 3D and Pool Trickshots are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 68K and 531 ratings respectively.

### Do Real Pool 3D or Pool Trickshots have ads?

Both Real Pool 3D and Pool Trickshots show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Pool 3D or Pool Trickshots?

Real Pool 3D ships an update every 7 months, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, Real Pool 3D was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on September 7, 2026.

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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.*