Comparison

Billiards vs Billiards 3D

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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Realistic and very easy to play billiards simulation with five different games. Choose from 9-Ball, 8-Ball, Straight, 3-Balls and Snooker, with customized table and cloth color for each. Fully featured 3D simulation, giving you spin control, real-life physics and graphics with rotating balls. Play solo, against the computer, or challenge another player on the same computer or online, to this life-like computer interpretation of your favorite game.

About

Billiards 3D

Experience realistic 3D pool with advanced physics and unlimited camera angles. Master various shots like spin and jump shots, and compete in diverse game modes and professional tournaments.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D physics simulation
  • Unlimited perspective camera angles
  • Exquisite and upgradable cue stick collection
  • Diverse gameplay modes (8-ball, Trickshot)
  • Professional tournaments and ranking system
  • Spin, jump, and massé shot capabilities
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A good shot makes a good pool player A great shot makes a great pool performer Be a great pool performer with Billiards 3D: Moonshot. Unlike other pool games, Moonshot offers playing pool (a.k.a pocket billiards) in 3D view as it should be played in real world. Spin shot, jump shot, massé shot,... you name it, we have it. Don’t let technology limit your talent. With cutting-edge billiard simulation technology, Billiards 3D: Moonshot provides a wealth of features to pool players: Realistic physics simulation Bringing the sense of real billiard shooting in every single shot. Precise simulation, whether it's a jump shot or a curve shot,... It is now within your fingertip. Unlimited perspective Familiarize yourself with 3D angles of the ball and improve the way you play billiards pool game in real life. Say goodbye to the limited bird's eye perspective and hello to a limitless 3D view. Players are now spoiled for choice from any angle with a single tap. Aiming never be this easy. Exquisite cue stick collection Legendary cue collection with hundreds of exclusive models. Always by your side and ready to capture the spotlight. Make your cue stick unique with a special upgrading system, personalizing your cue from the tips to handle. Diverse gameplay mode Which pool game rule are you into? Fierce PvP rivalry in 8-ball (8 ball pool) mode or design your strategy to escape tough positions in Trickshot mode. We have it all here, in Billiards 3D: Moonshot Professional tournament and ranking 10-trophies rank ranges from the novice to the world class. There’s always someone in your league, which means you’re always up against challenging players in Billiards 3D: Moonshot. Compete, win and be honored. Are you ready to become a legendary pool player? What are you waiting for? Play now and let your billiard skill speak. Billiards 3D: Moonshot - EVERY SHOT COUNTS *This Billiards 3D: Moonshot game requires internet connection.

Screenshots

Billiards4 screens
Billiards 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Billiards 3D at 3.8 against Billiards's 2.2. Billiards 3D also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 17%). Billiards's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Billiards 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Billiards 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Billiards's written reviews are positive against 40% of Billiards 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, Billiards 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Billiards versus Billiards 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliardsBilliards 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (10 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB194 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperbaKno GamesZINGPLAY INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Billiards

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Billiards 3D

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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
9 purchases

Billiards 3D

One-time9
  • Pack 19$0.29
  • Pack 20$0.39
  • ZP Pack #1$0.99
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  • ZP Pack #2$1.99
  • ZP Pack #3$4.99
  • ZP Pack #4$9.99
  • ZP Pack #5$19.99
  • ZP Pack #6$49.99
  • ZP Pack #7$99.99

Questions

Is Billiards free?
Billiards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Billiards 3D free?
Billiards 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Billiards or Billiards 3D?
Billiards 3D is rated higher. Billiards averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Billiards 3D averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Billiards or Billiards 3D have ads?
Neither Billiards nor Billiards 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Billiards or Billiards 3D?
Billiards ships an update every 5 months, and Billiards 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Billiards was updated on September 17, 2026 and Billiards 3D on August 12, 2026.

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