Comparison

8 Ball Empire vs True Pool 3D

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

Head to head
About

8 Ball Empire

Features
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8 Ball Empire - The Ultimate Pool Experience Dive into the most realistic 8-ball pool game on iOS! Whether you're playing for fun or competing for rewards, 8 Ball Empire delivers an authentic multiplayer pool experience right to your fingertips. TWO EXCITING GAME MODES Free Mode Practice your skills without pressure Play casual matches with friends Perfect your shots and strategies No stakes, just pure pool action Earning Mode Compete for real rewards Test your skills against serious players Higher stakes, bigger rewards Prove you're the best on the table KEY FEATURES Realistic Physics Authentic 8-ball pool physics Smooth cue control and aiming Realistic ball collisions and spin Professional-grade gameplay Multiplayer Action Play against real players worldwide Photon-powered real-time multiplayer Quick matchmaking Climb the global leaderboards Customize Your Game Choose from multiple unique cues Customize your avatar Unlock exclusive items Show off your style Earn & Progress Collect coins and rewards Unlock premium cues Track your match history Progress through ranks COMPETE & WIN Arcade and competitive modes Bet amounts and challenges Matchmaking based on skill Fair and balanced gameplay WHY CHOOSE 8 BALL EMPIRE? Realistic Gameplay: Professional pool physics that feel authentic Two Modes: Play for fun or compete for rewards Global Multiplayer: Challenge players from around the world Regular Updates: New cues, avatars, and features added regularly Fair Play: Anti-cheat measures and balanced matchmaking Smooth Performance: Optimized for all iOS devices HOW TO PLAY Choose your game mode (Free or Earning) Select your bet amount (in Earning Mode) Aim carefully using the cue stick Adjust power and spin Sink all your balls before your opponent Win matches and earn rewards! BECOME A POOL MASTER Start your journey in Free Mode to practice, then step up to Earning Mode when you're ready to compete. Build your collection of cues, customize your avatar, and dominate the global leaderboards. DOWNLOAD NOW Join millions of players worldwide in the most exciting 8-ball pool game on iOS. Download 8 Ball Empire today and start your journey to becoming a pool champion!

About

True Pool 3D

Experience realistic billiards with precise physics, allowing for strategic shots involving power, spin, and ball placement. Enjoy multiple game modes and cue sports on standard tables, playable offline and without an account.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Six cue sports included
  • Offline play available
  • No account required
  • Multiple camera views
  • Optional expansion pack
Features
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A good shot is more than a ball in a pocket. It is where the cue ball comes to rest, and the chance it leaves for your next shot. True Pool 3D brings that pleasure to your phone and tablet. Power, strike point, spin, ball contact and cushion response all shape the result. Take your time over a cut, try a draw shot, or use a cushion to find another route. Switch to the overhead view when you want to read the whole table. Standard tables are free across six games: Chinese 8-Ball, American 8-Ball, Blackball, 9-Ball, Snooker and Free Pyramid. Practise on your own, play the computer, or take turns with a friend on the same device. No account is required. There are no ads, and the free standard tables work offline. For a different way to think about angles, the optional Fun Tables Expansion Pack unlocks Circle, Hexagon and Stadium tables with a one-time in-app purchase. Use them across all six games. All six games on standard tables remain free, with or without the pack. Settle into a quiet billiards room, choose your cue, and let eight instrumental tracks play in shuffle rotation—or loop a favourite. The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Russian. There is no rush. Take a look at what the next shot could become.

Screenshots

8 Ball Empire4 screens
True Pool 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: True Pool 3D at none against 8 Ball Empire's 5. True Pool 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. 8 Ball Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. True Pool 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 Ball Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, True Pool 3D every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
8 Ball Empire versus True Pool 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball EmpireTrue Pool 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB263 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAmin UG (haftungsbeschrnkt)嘉伦 马

In-app purchases

5 purchases

8 Ball Empire

One-time5
  • 1,000 coins$0.99
  • 5,000 coins$3.99
  • 10,000 coins$8.99
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  • 50,000 coins$44.99
  • 100,000 coins$89.99
None

True Pool 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 Ball Empire free?
8 Ball Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True Pool 3D free?
True Pool 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8 Ball Empire or True Pool 3D have ads?
8 Ball Empire shows ads; True Pool 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Empire or True Pool 3D?
8 Ball Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, and True Pool 3D every 3 days. Most recently, 8 Ball Empire was updated on October 28, 2026 and True Pool 3D on October 31, 2026.

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