Comparison

MINI POOL 3D vs Duel

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

Head to head
About

MINI POOL 3D

Experience a minimalist billiards challenge where each level requires a single, perfect shot to pocket the target ball. Master unique table shapes and overcome obstacles to climb leaderboards and collect rewards. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack and offline play.

Highlights
  • One-shot billiards gameplay
  • Dynamic table shapes and obstacles
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Unlockable cues and rewards
  • Offline play supported
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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MINI POOL is billiards distilled to a single, perfect moment: one shot, one pocket, no second chances. Each level hands you the cue ball, a target ball, and a pocket. Drag back, aim, and release — sink it and you move on. Miss, and the run is over. Simple to learn, brutally satisfying to master. THE TABLE KEEPS CHANGING • Classic rectangles give way to triangles, diamonds, pentagons, hexagons and octagons • Obstacle balls block your line — find the angle around them • Some tables have open edges with no rails: overshoot and your ball is gone • Every playthrough is generated fresh, so no two runs are ever the same REAL POOL FEEL • True physics: cushions rebound, jaws rattle, balls drop into a real hanging net • Tournament-style tables with leather-wrapped pockets and cloth in eight colors • Smooth orbit camera — line up your shot from any angle CLIMB AND COLLECT • Earn diamonds with every cleared level • Unlock a collection of cues, from the trusty Maple Classic to glowing premium builds with real extra power • Compete on Game Center leaderboards: highest level and total pockets EASY TO PICK UP • A full run takes minutes — perfect for a quick break • Plays fully offline • Relaxing original soundtrack, a different tune every time you open the game One shot. One pocket. No mercy. How far can you go?

About

Duel

Features
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Duel: 8 Ball Pool brings the focus and feel of the pool hall to iPhone, iPad, and Apple silicon Mac. Line up the angle, control your power, add spin, and watch every collision play out through responsive 3D physics. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo — challenge clearly labeled AI opponents across four distinctive venues. • Online Friendly — invite or match with real players through Game Center. • Two Players — share one device for classic pass-and-play. • Practice — sharpen your aim with full guidance and no entry fee. • Casual and Tournament rules — choose the style that fits your game. CLIMB THE CITY Start at The Corner Pocket, then take on stronger rivals at Downtown Billiards, The Velvet Room, and the Shark Tank. Every Solo match shows its entry fee and prize before you play. MASTER EVERY SHOT Fine-tune aim, shot power, cue-ball spin, camera angle, and left-handed controls. Play Casual rules for a relaxed rack or Tournament rules with called pockets and tougher foul conditions. MAKE THE TABLE YOURS Collect sleek cues, cloth colors, table finishes, ball sets, racks, and player characters. Upgrade your cues and equip every item directly on the live 3D table. Your setup stays ready for the next match. EARN AND RETURN Build a daily streak, complete challenges, and test your touch in the skill-based Lucky Shot. Rewards are shown before you play. Optional purchases are fixed and clearly described—there are no paid loot boxes or randomized purchases. Optional rewarded videos are labeled before they play. Progress can sync through your private iCloud database. Permanent purchases can be restored from the Pro Shop. Game Center and an internet connection are required for online multiplayer. Some online services, purchases, cloud features, and rewarded videos also require a connection. Terms of Use: https://www.duel8ballpool.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.duel8ballpool.com/privacy

Screenshots

MINI POOL 3D4 screens
Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MINI POOL 3D at every 2 days against Duel's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MINI POOL 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Duel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MINI POOL 3D ships an update every 2 days, Duel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MINI POOL 3D versus Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMINI POOL 3DDuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB240 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHaowei ChengFrame Sixty Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MINI POOL 3D

One-time6
  • Gold Cue$2.99
  • Obsidian Cue$4.99
  • Phoenix Cue$5.99
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  • Neon Cue$6.99
  • Excalibur Cue$7.99
  • Cosmic Nebula Cue$9.99
10 purchases

Duel

One-time10
  • Cue Cash 100$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Cue Cash 280$4.99
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  • Season One Pool Pass$7.99
  • Cue Cash 600$9.99
  • Founders Club$14.99
  • Stash of Coins$19.99
  • Cue Cash 1,300$19.99
  • Heap of Coins$49.99
  • Vault of Coins$99.99

Questions

Is MINI POOL 3D free?
MINI POOL 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duel free?
Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MINI POOL 3D or Duel have ads?
Both MINI POOL 3D and Duel show ads.
Which is updated more often, MINI POOL 3D or Duel?
MINI POOL 3D ships an update every 2 days, and Duel every 3 weeks. Most recently, MINI POOL 3D was updated on November 5, 2026 and Duel on October 25, 2026.

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