Comparison

Pro Pool 2026 vs 3D Pool Madness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pro Pool 2026

Experience a realistic pool simulation with advanced physics and intuitive controls. Play solo, against friends, or in online multiplayer modes. Customize tables and challenge yourself with various game types and opponents.

Highlights
  • Full 3D physics at 60 FPS
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Practice, Quick Play, League, and Tournament modes
  • Customizable tables and ball physics
  • Multiple pool game variations
  • Player profiles with statistics
  • Advanced cue ball control
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Following the worldwide success of its sports games iWare Designs brings you Pro Pool 2026, probably one of the most realistic and playable pool games available on mobile devices. Boasting fully textured game environments and full 3D rigid body physics this game is the complete package for both casual and serious gamers. The simple click and play interface allows you to pick up and play the game quickly, or alternatively for the more serious players the game includes cue ball control allowing you to perform more advanced shots including back spin, top spin, left spin (Left english), right spin (Right english) and ball swerve. So whether you want a simple easy and fun snooker game or a full on simulation this game is for you. Download Pro Pool 2026 now and try it for free, you will not be disappointed. System Requirements: ∙ Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ∙ Supports iOS 15.0 and above. ∙ Utilizes Retina displays on compatible devices. ∙ Game Center compatible. Game Features: ∙ Localized to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Canadian French and Mexican Spanish. ∙ Full High Def 3D textured environments. ∙ Full 3D physics at 60 FPS. ∙ Free online multiplayer games ∙ Free local network multiplayer games ∙ Practice: Fine tune your game by playing on your own with no rules. ∙ Quick Play: Play a custom match against another friend, family member or computer opponent. ∙ League: Participate in a league event over 7 rounds where the highest points total wins. ∙ Tournament: Test your nerves in a 4 round knockout tournament event. ∙ Configure up to 3 player profiles to keep track of all your statistics. ∙ Each profile contains comprehensive statistics and progression history. ∙ Select your handicap level with 5 levels of aiming and ball guide mark-ups. ∙ Select your preferred post shot camera through your player’s profile. ∙ Progress through the ranks from Rookie to Legend. Beware you can go down the ranks as well as up. ∙ Play against 25 different computer opponents spread over 5 difficulty levels. ∙ Fully customizable tables, choose from over 100 combinations of table finish effects and baize colors. ∙ Play pool on regulation 7ft, 8ft and 9ft rectangular tables. ∙ Test your skills on the non-regulation Casket, Clover, Hexagonal, L-Shaped and Square tables. ∙ Play US 8 Ball, US 9 Ball, US 10 Ball and Black Ball based on WPA rules. ∙ Play World Eight Ball Pool based on WEPF rules. ∙ 14.1 Continuous pool based on WPA rules. ∙ Rotation Pool based on WPA rules. ∙ Bonus Chinese 8 Ball table. ∙ Fully featured ball control system allowing back spin, top spin, left spin (Left english), right spin (Right english) and swerve shots. ∙ Choose from various camera views including 3D, Top Cushion and Overhead views. ∙ 20+ game achievements to collect locally or via Game Center. ∙ Take action photos and share them via Email or save them to your device. ∙ In game tips and help.

About

3D Pool Madness

Experience a unique twist on pool with no pockets. Knock red balls off the board while protecting black balls. Master 60 challenging levels with realistic physics and earn stars for speed and accuracy.

Highlights
  • No pockets, hole is outside playable surface
  • Knock red balls off, keep black balls safe
  • 60 challenging levels
  • Realistic physics
  • Earn up to 3 stars per level
Features
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Play Pool like never before. In 3D Pool Madness, the rules are flipped! There are no pockets on the table, instead, the hole is the area outside the playable surface. Your goal? Knock all the red balls off the board while keeping the black balls safe. But beware, if even one black ball falls, or if the cue ball goes out twice, it's game over! Earn up to 3 Stars per level: - 1 Star for completing the level - 2 Stars for beating the level's time - 3 Stars for finishing within the shot limit So aim carefully, and embrace the madness! Practice makes perfect! Play through all the levels to gain your pool madness skills. FEATURES: • 60 challenging levels • Realistic physics • Refreshing music • 6 cues to choose from So what are you waiting for? Download now for Free. Find out more about EivaaGames: https://www.eivaagames.com Enjoy...

Screenshots

Pro Pool 20264 screens
3D Pool Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pro Pool 2026 at every 3 months against 3D Pool Madness's every 20 months. Pro Pool 2026 also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 240). 3D Pool Madness's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. Pro Pool 2026 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Pool Madness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Pool 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Pool 2026 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pro Pool 2026's written reviews are positive against 61% of 3D Pool Madness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Pool 2026 ships an update every 3 months, 3D Pool Madness every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pro Pool 2026 versus 3D Pool Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro Pool 20263D Pool Madness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.4 (240 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better240
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperiWare Designs Ltd.Sailendu Behera

Customer experience

Pro Pool 2026

All ratings1,691 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,281 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.4%

3D Pool Madness

All ratings240 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

Pro Pool 2026

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
  • Incorrect rule enforcement
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More advanced shot mechanics (e.g. jump shots, draw shots)
  • Improved camera and view options
  • Customizable audio and music
  • Practice mode with more flexibility

3D Pool Madness

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pro Pool 2026

One-time10
  • Clover Leaf Table$0.99
  • Hexagonal Table$0.99
  • L-Shaped Table$0.99
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  • US 8 Ball Game and Rules$0.99
  • US 9 Ball Game and Rules$0.99
  • Pro Chalk$3.99
  • League Mode$3.99
  • Tournament Mode$3.99
  • No Advertising$7.99
  • Purchase Complete Game$9.99
1 purchases

3D Pool Madness

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Pro Pool 2026 free?
Pro Pool 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Pool Madness free?
3D Pool Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pro Pool 2026 or 3D Pool Madness?
Pro Pool 2026 is rated higher. Pro Pool 2026 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while 3D Pool Madness averages 4.4 from 240 ratings.
Do Pro Pool 2026 or 3D Pool Madness have ads?
Both Pro Pool 2026 and 3D Pool Madness show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Pool 2026 or 3D Pool Madness?
Pro Pool 2026 ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Pool Madness every 20 months. Most recently, Pro Pool 2026 was updated on October 17, 2026 and 3D Pool Madness on October 2, 2026.

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