# Billiards vs Pocket Pool Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Pool Pro at 82% against Billiards's 17%. Pocket Pool Pro also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (903 vs 10). Billiards's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 Pocket Pool Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Pool Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Pool Pro has 903 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 82% of Pocket Pool Pro's.

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, Pocket Pool Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards | Pocket Pool Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards/id295881972/reviews) | **[4.2 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **903** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Ezjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/557788041) |

## 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 |


### Pocket Pool Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953)

Experience realistic 3D billiards with intuitive controls. Play against AI in 8-ball or 9-ball modes, or test your skills in challenging levels with limited cues. Enjoy vibrant graphics and various tables.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D ball physics, Versus Mode (AI), Challenge Mode (levels), 8 Ball and 9 Ball rules, 150+ arcade levels, Adjustable AI difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Cues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Longger Aimming Line | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Realistic physics and gameplay
- 💡 Good variety of game modes
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Sensitive aiming controls
- 🔧 Inaccurate ball physics at times
- 🔧 Cheating AI behavior in some games

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring in 8-ball and 9-ball modes
- Inability to sink 8-ball on break without losing
- Cue ball control issues when opponent sinks both solids and stripes

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Tournament/league play options
- Ability to save/load game progress
- More customization options for cues and table
- Improved ball tracking and feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billiards free?

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

### Is Pocket Pool Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Billiards or Pocket Pool Pro?

Pocket Pool Pro is rated higher. Billiards averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pocket Pool Pro averages 4.2 from 903 ratings.

### Do Billiards or Pocket Pool Pro have ads?

Neither Billiards nor Pocket Pool Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billiards or Pocket Pool Pro?

Billiards ships an update every 5 months, and Pocket Pool Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Billiards was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pocket Pool Pro on October 15, 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.*