# Billiards vs Pool Trickshots

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards | Pool Trickshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards/id295881972/reviews) | **[4.6 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **532** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## 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 |


### Pool Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*