# Drop Ball 3D vs Billiard Up

The clearest difference is rating: Drop Ball 3D at 4.6 against Billiard Up's 2.3. Drop Ball 3D also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 27). Billiard Up's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop Ball 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Billiard Up sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drop Ball 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Ball 3D has 1.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 32% positive.

Drop Ball 3D ships an update every 2 months, Billiard Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Ball 3D | Billiard Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-ball-3d/id1597618935/reviews)** | [2.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589193484) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Ball 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-ball-3d/id1597618935)

Test your aim and precision by dropping balls to shatter all obstacles in your path. This engaging game challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking as you progress through levels.

**Highlights:** Aim and drop balls, Break all obstacles, 3D graphics, Challenging levels, Precision aiming

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Breaker Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun game
- 🤩 Enjoyable and relaxing
- 👍 Nice physics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and kicks out
- Balls not bouncing correctly
- Progress lost when offline

**Requested features**

- Earn power-ups
- Add statistics tracking
- Improve leaderboard functionality


### Billiard Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064)

Experience the finesse of billiards with this precision-focused game. Sink balls into pockets to improve your skills and unlock new equipment. Master your accuracy and control to become the ultimate player.

**Highlights:** Precision ball sinking gameplay, Skill and dexterity upgrades, Unlockable gloves and cues, Progressive difficulty, Finesse and control mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Cue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| American Glove | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamond | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Cue | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Hand | $3.99 | one-time |
| DC-AC Cue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Developer’s Hand | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamond | $6.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Glove | $8.99 | one-time |
| Golden Cue | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Ball 3D free?

Drop Ball 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Billiard Up free?

Billiard Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drop Ball 3D or Billiard Up?

Drop Ball 3D is rated higher. Drop Ball 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Billiard Up averages 2.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Drop Ball 3D or Billiard Up have ads?

Both Drop Ball 3D and Billiard Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Ball 3D or Billiard Up?

Drop Ball 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Billiard Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drop Ball 3D was updated on October 16, 2026 and Billiard Up on October 15, 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.*