# Pool vs Billiards Pool Arena

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Billiards Pool Arena's 10. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (72K vs 383). Billiards Pool Arena's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiards Pool Arena sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool against 4.7 for Billiards Pool Arena. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 72K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 84% of Billiards Pool Arena's.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Billiards Pool Arena monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Billiards Pool Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews) | **[4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pool-arena/id1186911558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 383 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [TAPMYADS TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469526528) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience classic 8-ball pool on your mobile device. Challenge a friend or play solo, aiming to pocket your assigned balls and then the black ball. Enjoy realistic 3D animation and precise aiming hints.

**Highlights:** Single player mode, Two player mode, Left and right-handed support, 3D ball animation, Aiming hint

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic pool physics
- 🚀 Great way to pass the time
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Computer AI cheats or makes unrealistic shots
- 🐛 Inconsistent with real pool rules
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings or customization

**Reported bugs**

- Computer takes turns when it shouldn't
- Cue ball placement issues after fouls
- Balls getting stuck on table edges

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement different difficulty levels for AI
- Allow more control over cue ball and shot power
- Include scoring/stats tracking
- Add more table and ball customization options


### Billiards Pool Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pool-arena/id1186911558)

Experience realistic 8 ball pool with intuitive controls. Compete against friends, rivals, or AI in various game modes, tournaments, and challenges. Earn bonuses, level up, and unlock exclusive cues.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Comfortable user controls, Multiplayer 8 ball pool, Practice mode (offline), Play with friends, Tournaments, Boosts for shots and aim

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Spin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Spin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic physics and gameplay mechanics
- 👍 User-friendly controls and interface
- 🌐 Multiplayer functionality with real players
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- ⚡ Smooth and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shot timing glitches and ball physics inconsistencies
- 🔌 Frequent disconnection and login issues
- ⏱️ No visible shot timer before timeout
- 🤖 Suspected bot opponents with unchanging stats
- 💥 Game crashes and loading failures

**Reported bugs**

- Shot timeout without visible clock
- Ball bounces back out of pocket after being pocketed
- Game hangs at login screen
- Disconnection during tournaments
- Challenge acceptance/sending failures

**Requested features**

- Visual indicator for wrong ball selection (circle with X)
- Ability to disable pool ball trails and messaging
- Better player skill-level matching
- Visible shot timer display
- Prevention of hitting opponent's balls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Billiards Pool Arena free?

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

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

Billiards Pool Arena is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Billiards Pool Arena averages 4.7 from 383 ratings.

### Do Pool or Billiards Pool Arena have ads?

Billiards Pool Arena shows ads; Pool does not.

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

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Billiards Pool Arena monthly. Most recently, Pool was updated on October 17, 2026 and Billiards Pool Arena on October 15, 2026.

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