# Billiards Pro vs Billiards 8

The clearest difference is rating: Billiards Pro at 5.0 against Billiards 8's 4.2. Billiards Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Billiards 8's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billiards Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Billiards 8 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Billiards Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billiards 8 has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Billiards Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of Billiards 8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Billiards Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Billiards 8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards Pro | Billiards 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pro/id889795777/reviews)** | [4.2 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-8-ball-pool-master/id6504484102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thu Do MultiMedia JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222621284) | [Shanghai Yizheng Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752459362) |

## What reviewers say

### Billiards Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pro/id889795777)

Experience realistic pool with multiple game modes, including tournaments, playing with friends, and solo challenges. Practice your skills offline or try your luck in mini-games. Enjoy beautiful graphics and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 8-ball billiard rules, Multiple game modes (Tournament, Friends, Solo, Offline, Mini-game), Angle adjustment and cue slide bar, Chat and icons for social interaction, Unlockable levels and skilled opponents, Beautiful graphics and smooth controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1$ package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ruby BD1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5$ package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ruby BD2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20$ package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Ruby BD3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20$ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50$ package | $49.99 | one-time |


### Billiards 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-8-ball-pool-master/id6504484102)

Experience realistic 8-ball pool with stunning 3D graphics and a powerful physics engine. Compete in various modes, customize your cues, and manage your own pool room to become a tycoon. Enjoy a visually rich and engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Diverse gameplay modes, Pool room management, Customizable cue sticks, Stunning visual effects, Competitive ranking system

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 66钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新人特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金币保险箱 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350钻石 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 720钻石 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1700钻石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4700钻石 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billiards Pro free?

Billiards Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Billiards 8 free?

Billiards 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Billiards Pro or Billiards 8?

Billiards Pro is rated higher. Billiards Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Billiards 8 averages 4.2 from 66 ratings.

### Do Billiards Pro or Billiards 8 have ads?

Billiards 8 shows ads; Billiards Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Billiards Pro or Billiards 8?

Billiards Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and Billiards 8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Billiards Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Billiards 8 on November 5, 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.*