Comparison

Billiards vs Pool Trickshots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Billiards

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
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Dive into the world of billiards with our ultra-realistic and user-friendly simulation. Enjoy the thrill of five different games, including 9-Ball, 8-Ball, Straight, 3-Balls, and Snooker. Customize your experience by selecting your desired table and cloth color for each game. Our fully-featured 3D simulation delivers an authentic billiards experience, complete with precise spin control, lifelike physics, and stunning graphics that showcase rotating balls. Whether you prefer solo play, challenging the computer, or competing against others online or locally, our simulation brings the excitement of billiards to life like never before. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled journey into the world of billiards, where authenticity meets exhilaration. Get ready to break, aim, and sink those balls with precision and style.

About

Pool Trickshots

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics
  • Over 700 levels
  • Global adventure
  • Variety of table designs
  • Fun trickshot challenges
  • Offline play
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Play and Enjoy a top billiard pool game today! Hop on this relaxing single-player experience and join an amazing adventure around the world! If you love playing pool and are looking for a different challenge,Pool Trickshots is your number 1 pick! It’s time to shine! Play and spend some good time mastering your billiard skills until you’re an 8 Ball Pool legend! Get ready to conquer every city and a famous landmark in this super exciting snooker sports game! You don’t have to worry about Wi-Fi or internet connection as you can enjoy this awesome pool game online or offline. Pool Trickshots Cool Features: • Highly realistic physics for authentic gameplay! • More than 700 levels filled with lots of awesome prizes and rewards • Variety of exciting table designs • Plenty of fun challenges. Show your skill and try to master all the trickshots • Amazing adventure. Progress through different stages by visiting the most iconic cities and landmarks around the world • Awesome powers to level up your game • This 8 Ball Pool game is much easier with a little help. Collect the best cues and win! • Pool Trickshots game can be played offline, no internet connection required Improve your trickshots always and anywhere. Start your fun adventure now!

Screenshots

Billiards4 screens
Pool Trickshots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Trickshots at 4.6 against Billiards's 2.5. Pool Trickshots also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 15%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). 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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Billiards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pool Trickshots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pool Trickshots holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Trickshots has 532 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Billiards's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Billiards ships an update every 7 months, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Billiards versus Pool Trickshots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliardsPool Trickshots
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (11 ratings)4.6 (532 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews46.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11532 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbaKno GamesMiniclip.com

Customer experience

Billiards

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Pool Trickshots

All ratings531 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Billiards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pool Trickshots

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game won't load past loading screen
  • Progress lost after updates
  • Aim and power controls not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Option to remove ads without paying

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Billiards

One-time3
  • Billiards 10 Game Sessions$0.99
  • Billiards Unlimited for One Month$1.99
  • Billiards Full Game Unlimited$24.99
10 purchases

Pool Trickshots

One-time10
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Infinite Lives$2.99
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  • Special Pack 3$2.99
  • Box of Coins$4.99
  • Special Pack 5$4.99
  • Big Pack$6.99
  • Stack of Coins$9.99
  • Winner Pack$12.99
  • Super Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Billiards free?
Billiards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Trickshots free?
Pool Trickshots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Billiards or Pool Trickshots?
Pool Trickshots is rated higher. Billiards averages 2.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pool Trickshots averages 4.6 from 532 ratings.
Do Billiards or Pool Trickshots have ads?
Pool Trickshots shows ads; Billiards does not.
Which is updated more often, Billiards or Pool Trickshots?
Billiards ships an update every 7 months, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, Billiards was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on November 3, 2026.

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