# Pool Royale vs Ultimate Pool Battle

The clearest difference is ads: Pool Royale at none against Ultimate Pool Battle's shown. Pool Royale also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Ultimate Pool Battle's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 3) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Royale sells 10 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 Pool Royale against 4.6 for Ultimate Pool Battle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Pool Battle has 8.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pool Royale ships an update every 2 weeks, Ultimate Pool Battle every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Royale | Ultimate Pool Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-royale-3d-pool/id1531063871/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-pool-battle/id1589311166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 245 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPMYADS TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469526528) | [HypGames, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196525859) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-royale-3d-pool/id1531063871)

Experience realistic 3D pool with console-level graphics and physics. Compete in online multiplayer tournaments, challenge friends, and hone your skills in various game modes. Customize your cues and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D pool physics, Online multiplayer PvP matches, Tournament style gameplay, Single player practice and AI modes, Extensive cue customization, Console-level graphics, Race to match concepts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginners Dash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Experts Dash | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4250 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starters Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Kit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Masters Dash | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pool Chest | $69.99 | one-time |


### Ultimate Pool Battle

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 Pool Royale free?

Pool Royale 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, Pool Royale or Ultimate Pool Battle?

Pool Royale is rated higher. Pool Royale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ultimate Pool Battle averages 4.6 from 8.2K ratings.

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

Ultimate Pool Battle shows ads; Pool Royale does not.

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

Pool Royale ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ultimate Pool Battle every 9 days. Most recently, Pool Royale was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ultimate Pool Battle on October 24, 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.*