# Real Chess 3D vs Infinity 8 Ball™

Real Chess 3D and Infinity 8 Ball™ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Real Chess 3D's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s. Real Chess 3D also leads on ratings volume (159K vs 38K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Infinity 8 Ball™'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#39 vs #132). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Chess 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 12 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 Real Chess 3D against 4.6 for Infinity 8 Ball™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Real Chess 3D's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s.

Real Chess 3D ships an update every 7 months, Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Chess 3D | Infinity 8 Ball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-chess-3d/id1351939098/reviews)** | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 42.5% 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 | #132 | **#39** |
| Size | 87 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) | [Playorcas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609032240) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Chess 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-chess-3d/id1351939098)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience chess in stunning 3D graphics. Play against friends or the CPU with adjustable difficulty. Learn new strategies with interactive tutorials and customize your game's appearance. Save your progress and undo moves for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics, Single player vs CPU, Pass n Play with friends, 4 difficulty levels, Customizable board and pieces, Interactive tutorials, Undo last move

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🎢 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🎮 Customizable board and pieces
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponents
- 🕹️ Offline play against CPU

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎢 Huge difficulty spike between Easy and Normal modes
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔄 Repetitive CPU moves in some situations
- 🔒 Inability to choose color (play as Black)

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not moving as per chess rules
- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly
- Incorrect stalemate/draw conditions

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More gradual difficulty curve
- Customizable time controls
- Ability to save and review past games
- Wider selection of board/piece themes


### Infinity 8 Ball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Sports, #128 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic 8-ball pool game with intuitive controls and authentic physics. Compete in global PvP matches, challenging modes, and upgrade your gear to become a pool king. Enjoy fair play and exciting gameplay with friends or players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Easier aiming and precise power control, Multiplayer 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker, Gear and cue upgrades, Challenging game modes, Global PvP matchmaking, Leaderboards and exclusive prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| infinity8ball diamond 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball chalk offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| quest battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| chalk weekly offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| quest static offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball quest pass 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic pool physics
- 🤝 Friendly and courteous players
- 👍 Steady app updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Presence of bot players
- 🤔 Confusing reward system and unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Cue ball behavior and shot trajectories not accurate
- Rewards and gems disappearing without explanation
- Frequent server connection issues and game freezes
- Inconsistent and unfair matchmaking

**Requested features**

- Add practice mode without opponents
- Improve shot guidelines and accuracy
- Allow customization of player name and avatar
- Implement a better chat system for player interactions
- Provide more transparency on the game's reward and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Chess 3D free?

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

### Is Infinity 8 Ball™ free?

Infinity 8 Ball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Chess 3D or Infinity 8 Ball™?

Real Chess 3D is rated higher. Real Chess 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Infinity 8 Ball™ averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Real Chess 3D or Infinity 8 Ball™ have ads?

Both Real Chess 3D and Infinity 8 Ball™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Chess 3D or Infinity 8 Ball™?

Real Chess 3D ships an update every 7 months, and Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Most recently, Real Chess 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and Infinity 8 Ball™ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Real Chess 3D or Infinity 8 Ball™?

Real Chess 3D currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Infinity 8 Ball™ at #39. 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.*