# Billiards vs Virtual Pool

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Pool at 3.8 against Billiards's 2.2. Virtual Pool also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 17%). Billiards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Pool sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Pool holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Pool has 93 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Billiards's written reviews are positive against 42% of Virtual Pool's.

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, Virtual Pool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards | Virtual Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards/id295881972/reviews) | **[3.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pool/id1183149712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Celeris, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290199769) |

## What reviewers say

### Billiards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards/id295881972)

Experience a realistic billiards simulation with five distinct game modes. Customize your playing environment and enjoy true-to-life physics and graphics. Play solo, against AI, or challenge friends online or locally.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D simulation, Five game modes (9-Ball, 8-Ball, Straight, 3-Balls, Snooker), Customizable table and cloth colors, Spin control and real-life physics, Play solo, against computer, or multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Billiards 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Billiards Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Billiards Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pool/id1183149712)

Experience realistic pool gameplay across multiple game modes, including career modes where you can compete in professional tours or hustle your way through various rooms. Customize your cues and challenge AI opponents of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Multiple pool game types (8Ball, 9Ball, Snooker, 6 Ball), Pro Tour Career mode with rankings and achievements, Hustler Career mode with gambling and room bosses, 128 AI opponents with varying skill levels, Customizable cues (break, jump, low deflection), 8 different playing locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1500 Career Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Online Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9-Ball Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8-Ball Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Straight-Pool Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snooker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carom Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5000 Career Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Online Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $15000 Career Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Online Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Game Packs | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billiards free?

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

### Is Virtual Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Billiards or Virtual Pool?

Virtual Pool is rated higher. Billiards averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Virtual Pool averages 3.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Billiards or Virtual Pool have ads?

Virtual Pool shows ads; Billiards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Billiards or Virtual Pool?

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, and Virtual Pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Billiards was updated on September 17, 2026 and Virtual Pool on September 23, 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.*