Comparison

Billiard Up vs Pendulum Sweeper

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

Head to head
About

Billiard Up

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
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Billiard is about finesse, accuracy, precision and control. Hit the balls to sink'em in holes, the more you drop those balls into the holes, the better you get. Upgrade your dexterity, range and more. Unlock new gloves and cues to be the best.

About

Pendulum Sweeper

Control a double pendulum to defeat enemies climbing a hill. Master its physics to strike foes with precision and unlock upgrades to enhance your pendulum's power. This rogue-lite experience offers engaging gameplay and strategic choices for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Double pendulum physics
  • Defeat climbing enemies
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Strategic choices
  • Rogue-lite gameplay
Features
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Swing your pendulum to stop the relentless enemies climbing up the hill! The double pendulum's dynamic and unpredictable movement is not only captivating but also the key to your success. Master its unique physics to strike down foes with precision and flair. As you progress, you'll unlock powerful upgrades that enhance your pendulum's strength and efficiency, allowing you to tackle even tougher challenges. Choose wisely to maximize your effectiveness! If you love rogue-lite games, this experience will keep you hooked with its engaging gameplay and strategic choices. Dive into the action, experiment with different upgrades, and see how far you can go in this thrilling adventure!

Screenshots

Billiard Up4 screens
Pendulum Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pendulum Sweeper at 4.5 against Billiard Up's 2.3. Pendulum Sweeper also leads on ratings volume (405 vs 27). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Billiard Up sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pendulum Sweeper sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pendulum Sweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pendulum Sweeper has 405 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Billiard Up ships an update every 2 weeks, Pendulum Sweeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Billiard Up versus Pendulum Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBilliard UpPendulum Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (27 ratings)4.5 (405 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews32.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27405 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB268 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTapNationKAYAC Inc.

Customer experience

Billiard Up

All ratings27 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral22.7%
Negative45.5%

Pendulum Sweeper

All ratings405 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral28.8%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

Billiard Up

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pendulum Sweeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shockwave ability stops working
  • Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add info tab for enemy details
  • Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Billiard Up

One-time13
  • Money Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Bronze Cue$2.99
  • Diamond Piggy Bank$2.99
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  • American Glove$2.99
  • 50 Diamond$3.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Veteran Cue$3.99
  • Silver Hand$3.99
  • DC-AC Cue$5.99
  • Developer’s Hand$5.99
  • 100 Diamond$6.99
  • Emerald Glove$8.99
  • Golden Cue$9.99
14 purchases

Pendulum Sweeper

One-time14
  • Crystal 602 variants$0.99
  • Fortune Chest2 variants$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Crystal 310$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pass$4.99
  • Starter Pack (Deal)2 variants$5.99
  • Crystal 640$9.99
  • Starter Pack (Super Deal)2 variants$9.99
  • Starter Pack All2 variants$14.99
  • Crystal 1330$19.99
  • Black Pass$19.99
  • Crystal 3480$49.99
  • Crystal 7300$99.99

Questions

Is Billiard Up free?
Billiard Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pendulum Sweeper free?
Pendulum Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Billiard Up or Pendulum Sweeper?
Pendulum Sweeper is rated higher. Billiard Up averages 2.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Pendulum Sweeper averages 4.5 from 405 ratings.
Do Billiard Up or Pendulum Sweeper have ads?
Both Billiard Up and Pendulum Sweeper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Billiard Up or Pendulum Sweeper?
Billiard Up ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pendulum Sweeper weekly. Most recently, Billiard Up was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pendulum Sweeper on October 11, 2026.

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