# Billiards vs Tournament Pool

The clearest difference is rating: Tournament Pool at 4.5 against Billiards's 2.2. Tournament Pool also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Billiards's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, 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 Tournament Pool sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tournament Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tournament Pool has 75 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 43% of Tournament Pool's.

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards | Tournament Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards/id295881972/reviews) | **[4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **43.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Matchplay Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/459702075) |

## 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 |


### Tournament Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409)

Experience realistic 3D pool with precise physics and intuitive controls. Master spin, follow, and draw to outplay opponents in various game modes, from single-player championships to online tournaments. Compete for glory and unlock new cues and ball sets.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Advanced physics engine, Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball), Single-player championship and challenges, Online multiplayer and tournaments, Cue ball control mechanics, Customizable cues and ball sets

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Break Cue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Chalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double XP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Championship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoticons Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| German Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 40 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MegaStar Mansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional Cue Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billiards free?

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

### Is Tournament Pool free?

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

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

Tournament Pool is rated higher. Billiards averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tournament Pool averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.

### Do Billiards or Tournament Pool have ads?

Neither Billiards nor Tournament Pool shows ads.

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

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