# Pool vs Basketball Flick 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Basketball Flick 3D's 1. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Basketball Flick 3D's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 76%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basketball Flick 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 73K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 85% of Basketball Flick 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Basketball Flick 3D every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Basketball Flick 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-flick-3d/id1468638258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### Basketball Flick 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-flick-3d/id1468638258)

Experience addictive basketball arcade action with realistic 3D graphics. Swipe to score, climb leaderboards, and master special dunk mechanics. Choose from multiple game modes for endless shooting fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Swipe to score, Online leaderboards, XP and leveling system, Ball on fire mechanic, Time Trial, Endless, and Practice modes, 16 unlockable balls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- ⛹ Great for basketball fans
- 🎨 Customizable and personalized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with rim/backboard mechanics
- 🔋 Ads shown even after paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Rim not registering swishes properly
- Inconsistent ball physics

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Additional ball/hoop customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

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

### Is Basketball Flick 3D free?

Basketball Flick 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool or Basketball Flick 3D?

Pool is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while Basketball Flick 3D averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Pool or Basketball Flick 3D have ads?

Basketball Flick 3D shows ads; Pool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool or Basketball Flick 3D?

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Basketball Flick 3D every 6 months. Most recently, Pool was updated on October 31, 2026 and Basketball Flick 3D on October 31, 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.*