Comparison

Total Pool 2 vs Billiards 8

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

Head to head
About

Total Pool 2

Experience realistic billiards with multiple pool game modes. Master your skills through practice and compete in tournaments. Enjoy true-to-life physics and graphics across various pool variants.

Highlights
  • 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and UK Pool variants
  • Realistic billiard physics
  • True-to-life graphics and rulesets
  • AI opponents
  • Five tournaments
  • Practice mode
Features
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Total Pool 2 delivers the best pool game on the market. Eight-Ball, Nine-Ball and UK Pool variants are all included with true-to-life billiard physics, graphics, rulesets and AI. Try to master the five tournaments to prove your worth. Line up the balls to improve your skills in the practice mode.

About

Billiards 8

Experience realistic 8-ball pool with stunning 3D graphics and a powerful physics engine. Compete in various modes, customize your cues, and manage your own pool room to become a tycoon. Enjoy a visually rich and engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Diverse gameplay modes
  • Pool room management
  • Customizable cue sticks
  • Stunning visual effects
  • Competitive ranking system
Features
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Welcome to "Happy Billiards 8 ball pool 3D" a brand-new pool game! Real physics engine immerses you in the game A variety of gameplay options offer you loads of fun Manage your pool room to become a pool tycoon A plethora of cue stick skins to showcase your personality Build your pool empire and enjoy an unprecedented pool game experience! Welcome to "Happy Billiards" a brand-new pool game that immerses you in its stunning effects, high-quality physical collision effects, and excellent gameplay experience, as if you were in a real pool room.Our game not only offers traditional single-player gameplay but also competitive, ranking, and level-up gameplay to meet your various needs and preferences. In "Happy Billiards" you can choose from a variety of cue sticks and pair them with unique hitting effects and table decorations to create your unique style.In our game, you are not only a Happy Billiards but also a pool room operator.You can operate your pool room, earn more cash and rewards by upgrading facilities and unlocking characteristic pool rooms, enhancing your game attributes. Pool is a beloved leisure sport with enough competitiveness.Its long history can be traced back to the sport of European nobility in the 15th century, gradually developing various gameplay rules, such as American pool, English pool, 8-ball, snooker, etc. Pool requires high precision, strategy, and skills.Pool is also a leisure activity that can be found in bars, clubs, and pool rooms.The charm of this sport is that it can be played as a single-player game or a team competition, suitable for people of all ages and abilities.Pool is popular among players worldwide, mainly called billiards, pool, and cue sports, and snooker. ==Game Features== Exquisite and gorgeous effects: Our game effects are exquisite and gorgeous, and every hit is a visual feast. High-quality physical collision effects: Our game uses an advanced physics engine to ensure that every hit presents a real physical collision effect. Excellent operation experience: Our game operation is simple and smooth, whether you are a novice or a veteran, you can get started easily. Diverse gameplay: Our game provides single-player, competitive, ranking, level-up, and other gameplay to meet your various needs and preferences. Rich decoration choices: Our game provides a variety of cue sticks, hitting effects, and table decorations, allowing you to create your unique style. Innovative development gameplay: Our game innovatively introduces the development gameplay of pool room operation, where you can operate your pool room, upgrade facilities, unlock characteristic pool rooms, and earn more cash and rewards. "Happy Billiards" is waiting for you to battle!Here, you can experience a different pool game and feel the charm of pool.You can challenge yourself here, improve your skills, and enjoy the fun of pool with your friends.You can also operate your own pool room here and build your pool empire.We look forward to your joining and enjoying this gorgeous pool battle together!

Screenshots

Total Pool 22 screens
Billiards 84 screens

Verdict

The call

Total Pool 2 and Billiards 8 both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Billiards 8's written reviews are positive against 41% of Total Pool 2's. Billiards 8 also leads on ratings volume (66 vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Total Pool 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Billiards 8 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Total Pool 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Billiards 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billiards 8 has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Total Pool 2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Billiards 8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Pool 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Billiards 8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Total Pool 2 versus Billiards 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Pool 2Billiards 8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)4.2 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings866 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiles CoopeShanghai Yizheng Network Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Total Pool 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative51.4%

Billiards 8

All ratings63 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.2%

In-app purchases

None

Total Pool 2

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Billiards 8

One-time8
  • 66钻石$0.99
  • 新人特惠$0.99
  • 金币保险箱$0.99
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  • 10钻石$0.99
  • 350钻石$3.99
  • 720钻石$8.99
  • 1700钻石$19.99
  • 4700钻石$49.99

Questions

Is Total Pool 2 free?
Total Pool 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Billiards 8 free?
Billiards 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total Pool 2 or Billiards 8?
Billiards 8 is rated higher. Total Pool 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Billiards 8 averages 4.2 from 66 ratings.
Do Total Pool 2 or Billiards 8 have ads?
Both Total Pool 2 and Billiards 8 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Pool 2 or Billiards 8?
Total Pool 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Billiards 8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Total Pool 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Billiards 8 on October 25, 2026.

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