# Farming Simulator 16 vs Real Pool 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Real Pool 3D at 4.6 against Farming Simulator 16's 4.2. Real Pool 3D also leads on ratings volume (68K vs 4.2K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Farming Simulator 16's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Farming Simulator 16 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Real Pool 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Pool 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Pool 3D has 68K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Farming Simulator 16's written reviews are positive against 67% of Real Pool 3D's.

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, Real Pool 3D every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 16 | Real Pool 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355/reviews) | **[4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-pool-3d/id1156081906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #170 | **#122** |
| Size | 207 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## What reviewers say

### Farming Simulator 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience realistic farming in an open world. Grow crops, raise livestock, and manage your land with a vast array of authentic machinery. Expand your farm and sell your produce in a dynamic market.

**Highlights:** Manage realistic farm operations, Plant, grow, harvest, and sell five crops, Raise cows and sheep, Operate massive agricultural machinery, Dynamic market for selling produce, Forestry operations, Local multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200'000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500'000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1'000'000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Real Pool 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-pool-3d/id1156081906)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Family, #143 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D billiards with stunning visuals and physics. Play various pool games like 8 Ball, 9 Ball, and Snooker against AI or friends. Customize your table and improve your skills in this addictive simulation.

**Highlights:** 8 Ball, 9 Ball, UK 8 Ball, and Snooker modes, Single player vs CPU, Pass n Play with friends, Spin/English control, Realistic physics, Customizable pool tables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay and physics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Variety of game modes (8-ball, 9-ball, snooker)
- 👍 Customization options for table, cue, and avatar
- 👍 Great for practicing and improving pool skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ball spin and trajectory accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent CPU opponent behavior
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔒 Lack of online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- CPU opponent sometimes makes impossible shots
- Cue ball trajectory not always accurate
- Game crashes or freezes occasionally
- Issues with foul and scoring rules in some modes

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Improve ball spin and trajectory physics
- Implement more realistic CPU opponent behavior
- Add ability to customize table size and layout
- Provide more camera view options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farming Simulator 16 free?

Farming Simulator 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Real Pool 3D free?

Real Pool 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 16 or Real Pool 3D?

Real Pool 3D is rated higher. Farming Simulator 16 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Real Pool 3D averages 4.6 from 68K ratings.

### Do Farming Simulator 16 or Real Pool 3D have ads?

Both Farming Simulator 16 and Real Pool 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator 16 or Real Pool 3D?

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, and Real Pool 3D every 7 months. Most recently, Farming Simulator 16 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Real Pool 3D on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Farming Simulator 16 or Real Pool 3D?

Farming Simulator 16 currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Real Pool 3D at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*