International Snooker Career in IOS

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80/100

International Snooker is a breath of fresh air for fans of cue sports who are tired of arcade-style physics. This is a simulation through and through. The ball physics are remarkably realistic, capturing the weight and friction you'd expect on a professional table. The 3D engine allows for full camera control, which is essential for lining up those difficult long-distance pots or delicate safety shots.

The Career mode is where the real meat of the game is. Moving up the rankings and participating in world tours feels like a genuine journey. It’s a challenging game—snooker is naturally harder than pool—but the inclusion of aiming aids (which can be toggled) makes it accessible for newcomers while remaining a stern test for veterans. If you want a serious, quiet, and polished snooker experience, this is the one to get.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

As a fan of the sport, I appreciate the effort here. The career mode is well-structured, and having Michaela Tabb’s voice adds a layer of authenticity that many mobile sports games miss. The graphics are sharp, and the table physics are mostly reliable.

However, it still lacks that tactile feeling of a real cue. Sometimes the spin reacts in ways that feel a bit pre-calculated rather than truly simulated. And the UI is a bit clunky—navigating menus feels like a chore. It’s the best we’ve got on iOS, but it’s still a few steps behind a proper PC simulation. A solid B-grade sports title.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Authentic career mode
  • Professional commentary
  • Great visual detail
  • Clunky UI
  • Inconsistent physics at high spin
  • Repetitive career structure

Technical Report

Performance: Requires decent hardware for best frame rates; can drain battery quickly.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You are a snooker enthusiast looking for a serious simulation.

    Skip if: You want a casual '8-ball pool' experience with power-ups.

    Similar Games:
    • Snooker Stars
    • Pro Snooker 2024

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 12 hours
    • Status: Top 10 in World Rankings

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.47Fri May 11 2018

    This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

    - Career Credit Boost feature

    - Minor bug fixes

    - Optimisations


    International Snooker Career Edition returns, already a smash hit on iPhone and iPad we have lovingly restored this game. Rebuilt and re-mastered for the latest iOS devices.

    • Career Mode places you in a full ‘rolling’ year on year professional snooker career, playing 15 tournaments in 14 locations around the world competing to be world number 1.

    • Global internet Multiplayer Mode gives you the opportunity to take on the best players in the world in fully customisable matches or play against friends in Local Multiplayer.

    • Fill your trophy cabinet with 16 trophies from 7 major and 7 minor events, 1 invitational event plus the coveted 147 trophy.

    • Three unlockable Quick Play Pool modes: UK 8-ball, US 8-ball and US 9-Ball.

    • Back spin, top spin and raise the cue to swerve the cue ball with simulation quality physics.

    • Earn a 147 maximum break and entry to the exclusive 147 club.

    • Use Career Mode winnings to upgrade equipment to increase power, swerve, spin and player kudos.

    • Frame by frame replays with slow-mo and dynamic cameras including pocket cams and a ‘follow the ball’ cam.

    • Referee voiced by Michaela Tabb the world’s favourite referee of snooker and pool competitions.

    • Record replays to view your best breaks at any time.

    • Full on Stats and Achievements.

    • Apple Game Centre integration.

    • Superb graphics engine with an even greater level of detail and realism.


    Requires iOS 10.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.

    International Snooker Career Edition returns, already a smash hit on iPhone and iPad we have lovingly restored this game. Rebuilt and re-mastered for the latest iOS devices.

    • Career Mode places you in a full ‘rolling’ year on year professional snooker career, playing 15 tournaments in 14 locations around the world competing to be world number 1.

    • Global internet Multiplayer Mode gives you the opportunity to take on the best players in the world in fully customisable matches or play against friends in Local Multiplayer.

    • Fill your trophy cabinet with 16 trophies from 7 major and 7 minor events, 1 invitational event plus the coveted 147 trophy.

    • Three unlockable Quick Play Pool modes: UK 8-ball, US 8-ball and US 9-Ball.

    • Back spin, top spin and raise the cue to swerve the cue ball with simulation quality physics.

    • Earn a 147 maximum break and entry to the exclusive 147 club.

    • Use Career Mode winnings to upgrade equipment to increase power, swerve, spin and player kudos.

    • Frame by frame replays with slow-mo and dynamic cameras including pocket cams and a ‘follow the ball’ cam.

    • Referee voiced by Michaela Tabb the world’s favourite referee of snooker and pool competitions.

    • Record replays to view your best breaks at any time.

    • Full on Stats and Achievements.

    • Apple Game Centre integration.

    • Superb graphics engine with an even greater level of detail and realism.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4 out of 5 with 47 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

    International Snooker Career screenshot 1International Snooker Career screenshot 2International Snooker Career screenshot 3International Snooker Career screenshot 4International Snooker Career screenshot 5International Snooker Career screenshot 6International Snooker Career screenshot 7International Snooker Career screenshot 8International Snooker Career screenshot 9International Snooker Career screenshot 10International Snooker Career screenshot 11

    International Snooker provides a professional-grade simulation of the sport. Featuring a comprehensive career mode, players travel the world competing in various tournaments to reach the top of the world rankings. The game utilizes a sophisticated physics engine to replicate ball spin, swerve, and table friction, all presented in a high-quality 3D environment.

    Features

    1

    Advanced 3D Physics Engine

    2

    Full World Tour Career Mode

    3

    Realistic AI Opponents

    4

    Multiple Table and Cue Unlocks

    Tips

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, players can attempt to achieve the maximum 147 break in any match, with specific achievements for doing so.

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