# Dunk Ball AR vs Billiard Up

The clearest difference is rating: Dunk Ball AR at 5.0 against Billiard Up's 2.3. Dunk Ball AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Billiard Up's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiard Up sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dunk Ball AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dunk Ball AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billiard Up has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dunk Ball AR ships an update every 9 months, Billiard Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk Ball AR | Billiard Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-ball-ar/id6448985644/reviews)** | [2.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gero Gerber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450080843) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunk Ball AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-ball-ar/id6448985644)

Experience basketball in augmented reality by throwing virtual balls to score. Compete against your own high scores and see balls interact with your physical space on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Virtual basketball throwing, High score tracking, Physics-based ball collisions, LiDAR environment interaction

**In-app purchases:** none


### Billiard Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiard-up/id6476570064)

Experience the finesse of billiards with this precision-focused game. Sink balls into pockets to improve your skills and unlock new equipment. Master your accuracy and control to become the ultimate player.

**Highlights:** Precision ball sinking gameplay, Skill and dexterity upgrades, Unlockable gloves and cues, Progressive difficulty, Finesse and control mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Cue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| American Glove | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamond | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Cue | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver Hand | $3.99 | one-time |
| DC-AC Cue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Developer’s Hand | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamond | $6.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Glove | $8.99 | one-time |
| Golden Cue | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunk Ball AR free?

Dunk Ball AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Billiard Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dunk Ball AR or Billiard Up?

Dunk Ball AR is rated higher. Dunk Ball AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Billiard Up averages 2.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Dunk Ball AR or Billiard Up have ads?

Billiard Up shows ads; Dunk Ball AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dunk Ball AR or Billiard Up?

Dunk Ball AR ships an update every 9 months, and Billiard Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dunk Ball AR was updated on June 7, 2026 and Billiard Up on September 18, 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.*