# Dead Zombie Trigger 3 vs Pool Rival

Dead Zombie Trigger 3 and Pool Rival both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Dead Zombie Trigger 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pool Rival's. Dead Zombie Trigger 3 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pool Rival's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Zombie Trigger 3 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Pool Rival sells 48 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 Dead Zombie Trigger 3 against 4.7 for Pool Rival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 257 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Dead Zombie Trigger 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pool Rival's.

Dead Zombie Trigger 3 ships an update every 3 months, Pool Rival every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Zombie Trigger 3 | Pool Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zombie-trigger-3survival/id1581944751/reviews) | **[4.7 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-rival/id6654899766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 323 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nancy Nancy](https://appshunter.io/developer/929394292) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Zombie Trigger 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zombie-trigger-3survival/id1581944751)

Engage in intense zombie combat as a special forces commando. Utilize a variety of powerful weapons to eliminate hordes of walking dead and survive the apocalypse. This offline shooter offers realistic 3D visuals and addictive gameplay for endless action.

**Highlights:** Variety of powerful weapons, Weapon upgrades, Realistic 3D visuals, Exciting shooting gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| daily Dna | $0.99 | one-time |
| daily coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| daily box | $1.99 | one-time |
| double coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| small diamond pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| conquest pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| small coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| resurrection pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| vip | $8.99 | one-time |
| middle diamond pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| small DNA pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| bren pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| super gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| large diamond pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| mp9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| m32 pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun zombie shooting gameplay
- 👍 Easy to operate and user-friendly
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- 🎵 Comfortable background music
- 💰 Can play without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive zombie spawning
- 🐛 Gun loss after closing app
- 🎨 Graphics could be better (not 3D)
- 💀 Frequent player deaths
- 📺 Too many advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Gun inventory resets when closing app
- Excessive zombie spawning causing frustration
- Possible plagiarism of map designs and sound effects from Dead Trigger 2

**Requested features**

- 3D graphics mode
- More frequent content updates and new chapters
- Improved difficulty balance
- Better zombie spawn rate control


### Pool Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-rival/id6654899766)

Experience realistic billiards battles with friends or global players. Enjoy immersive sound and physics, with diverse arenas and cues to personalize your game. Compete in real-time and climb the leaderboards to become a billiards champion.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Global player matching, Multiple arenas, Points ranking leaderboard, Diverse scenes and cues, Special chalk for skill improvement

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

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Paris Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Supply Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Trainee Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Rio Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New NewYork Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Dubai Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New London Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dubai Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dubai Stay Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rio Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| NewYork Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gems Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Supply Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TINY GEMS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goldenshot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rio Stay Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Shield Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Conitune 1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Eternal Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rio Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NewYork Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hades Cue Offer lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| BIG GEMS PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Cue Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Trophy Rush Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| New RemoveAds Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| PoolPass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Conitune 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Shield Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dubai Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rio Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NewYork Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Shield Offer 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| NewYork Stay Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Offer 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| HUGE GEMS PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Trophy Rush Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dubai Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| NewYork Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rio Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Rush Offer 5 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure 5 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Zombie Trigger 3 free?

Dead Zombie Trigger 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pool Rival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dead Zombie Trigger 3 or Pool Rival?

Pool Rival is rated higher. Dead Zombie Trigger 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Pool Rival averages 4.7 from 257 ratings.

### Do Dead Zombie Trigger 3 or Pool Rival have ads?

Both Dead Zombie Trigger 3 and Pool Rival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Zombie Trigger 3 or Pool Rival?

Dead Zombie Trigger 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Pool Rival every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dead Zombie Trigger 3 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pool Rival on October 19, 2026.

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