Ball Pool 3D vs Tournament Pool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ball Pool 3D
Experience a realistic 8-ball pool simulator with stunning HD graphics and accurate ball physics. Compete in single-player or two-player modes to win trophies and become the champion. Enjoy smooth, one-finger controls for an immersive gaming experience.
- Realistic HD graphics
- Accurate ball physics simulation
- Single Player Mode
- Two Player Mode
- Smooth one-finger controls
- Realistic 3D ball animation
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Experience pool like never before, thanks to the stunning HD graphics, fantastic playability and ultra realistic ball physics. Ball Pool uses the latest technology to create the most realistic and exciting 8 Ball simulator. Win trophies and become the acclaimed Ball Pool 3D Champion! Key Features: 1. Include Single Player Mode,Two Player Mode. 2. Realistic environments, sound effects and locations. 3. Realistic 3D ball animation. 4. Easy smooth controls,can be operated with one finger. 5. Real powerful simulation with accurate ball physics. 6. One finger touch control for moving the stick.
Tournament Pool
Experience realistic 3D pool with precise physics and intuitive controls. Master spin, follow, and draw to outplay opponents in various game modes, from single-player championships to online tournaments. Compete for glory and unlock new cues and ball sets.
- Realistic 3D graphics
- Advanced physics engine
- Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball)
- Single-player championship and challenges
- Online multiplayer and tournaments
- Cue ball control mechanics
- Customizable cues and ball sets
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Ever wondered what it would be like to have a world class cue action and eagle eye potting ability? Now's your chance to find out! Tournament Pool allows Fast and Fluid gameplay. Use Spin, English, Follow and Draw, with the correct Power, to maintain good position and flow through the rack like a professional. The game of Pool is not just about potting the next ball but about potting ALL the balls, cue ball control is the key! Single Player, Challenges, Multi-Player and Online Tournaments. Do you have what it takes to take on the world at Pool, win a 'Major' and enter the Hall of Fame? Features • Stunning 3D graphics • Real Physics • 8-Ball, 9-Ball and 10-Ball • Full WPA and UPA rulesets • Auto Aim Technology • Single Player Championship with 8 Opponents • Single Player Challenges - New Challenges weekly and monthly • Online Competitions - New competitions start every month • Special Online Competitions for players with higher ranks • 'Major' Competitions for players with the highest rank • Online Buddy to challenge your friends • Earn XP to Rank-Up • Earn Coins to buy better Cues and Novelty BallSets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tournament Pool at 4.5 against Ball Pool 3D's 4.0. Tournament Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 17%). Ball Pool 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Tournament Pool sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Pool 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tournament Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tournament Pool has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Ball Pool 3D's written reviews are positive against 43% of Tournament Pool's.
Ball Pool 3D ships an update every 4 months, Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ball Pool 3D | Tournament Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 43.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 广才 杜 | Matchplay Games |
Customer experience
Ball Pool 3D
Tournament Pool
In-app purchases
Ball Pool 3D
No in-app purchases
Tournament Pool
- Break Cue$0.99
- Extra Chalk$0.99
- Double XP$0.99
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- Entrance Tickets x 3$0.99
- Chalk Boost x 152 variants$0.99
- Unlock Championship$0.99
- Emoticons Theme Ball Set$0.99
- Chinese Theme Ball Set$0.99
- Lottery Theme Ball Set$0.99
- Modern Theme Ball Set$0.99
- German Theme Ball Set$0.99
- Spanish Theme Ball Set$0.99
- USA Theme Ball Set$0.99
- Entrance Tickets x 10$1.99
- Chalk Boost x 40$1.99
- Chalk Boost x 50$1.99
- MegaStar Mansion$2.99
- Professional Cue Tip$2.99
- Premium Upgrade$2.99
- 8000 Coins$3.99
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