# 8 Ball Hero - Pool Puzzle Game — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of 8 Ball Hero by First Touch Games Ltd., rated 4.65/5 from 17,193 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-hero-pool-puzzle-game/id1300259761/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-hero-pool-puzzle-game/id1300259761.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 13,692 · 4★ 2,002 · 3★ 894 · 2★ 266 · 1★ 339 ## What do users think of 8 Ball Hero? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great game mechanics - 🎮 Realistic pool physics - 💡 Helps improve real-life pool skills - 🎉 Addictive and entertaining gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs - 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases - ⏱️ Lack of new level updates - 🤔 Unclear objectives for 3-star completion **Commonly reported bugs** - Level 93 is impossible to complete - Cue stick and screen elements glitch and freeze - Progress not syncing properly across devices **Most requested features** - Add more levels and new content - Implement full game mode, not just scenarios - Allow viewing of 3-star objectives before starting a level - Provide alternative login options besides Facebook ## Newest reviews (14 of 50) ### 4/5 — Good game *2021-02-28, version 1.20* I like this game. I’ve tried them all and not being any kind of good pool player, it gives me enough help to still be successful but challenged. A couple of suggestions please. When you are starting a level it would be nice to see the requirements for 3-star accomplishment of the level before you start. Maybe you are challenging the player to win the level first and then reveal the requirements. I understand this but once you’ve revealed them, it would be nice if they were listed at the top of the game screen so you ca remember the requirements. Even a toggle to reveal them first time around would be nice. I would like to accomplish them the first time around if I could. Also it would be nice to lock the 3d screen in instead of closeups and such. I like to see the cue ball rolling into the position I planned for the next shot. To me it distracts from the game... Thank you!! ### 3/5 — Clean shots *2020-06-29, version 1.18* I love this game but I have a very big problem. Level 53 is the most ridiculous. I’ve done everything to make clean shots and still don’t get credit. I’ve beaten every other level waiting for the new one to come and have been going back and getting three stars on ever level. But for some reason no matter what you do, level three is IMPOSSIBLE to get three stars! ### 4/5 — Fun game, but when will we see more levels? *2020-05-22, version 1.16* Great, challenging game. I am an avid pool player and the gameplay is realistic. I would love to see a PVP version or a version where you can play full games. Until then, please add more levels. ### 3/5 — Good game could be Great *2020-05-20, version 1.16* I really enjoy this game I wish I could give it 5 stars but I can’t so here are the pros and cons. PROS: great gameplay and graphics... The mechanics work well.. The added ambiance is cool... And that’s about it for Pros, CONS: you can’t see the objectives until after the match so it’s impossible to get 3 stars on the first try unless it’s by accident... You dont get any options for custom cues Be nice to watch your opponent play (if the opponents are real) Each round should start with new life... Hopes this helps ### 5/5 — Amazing game *2020-05-19, version 1.16* This is an amazing game I just wish that there were more levels in the daily shot. I also wish they had more game modes but over all amazing game ### 4/5 — Need more *2020-05-01, version 1.15* Need more levels. Please, I’m at the end of the line. I am going through the past levels and getting more stars but it isn’t going to last forever. ### 5/5 — Very fun, want more *2020-04-22, version 1.12* This is the most entertaining pool game I’ve played and the physics are great. I like the challenge format because there are always different scenarios with different goals. There is no pause in the action waiting for other players. But I beat all the stars for the 320 levels and I’ve been waiting a long time for more. It says “coming soon” but is it? Super fun game but we’re waiting for more ### 5/5 — Im a real pool player (APA) *2020-04-15, version 1.12* Yet im far from a shark.. I like the game as it gives scenarios of real game situations.. duh lol.. but with this app I can try other approaches & safeties.. & try em again n again until I find the correct one. If I had any problem with this game it wud be the length of time waiting for the "coming soon" levels to be opened.. ohh the wait smh.. ### 3/5 — Fun, but no new levels *2020-03-22, version 1.12* I like this game so much that I was able to get through all the levels. The problem is that I’ve been waiting for the new levels for over a month. I’ll add more stars when the new levels show up. ### 5/5 — Updates? *2020-03-11, version 1.12* Just waiting on the next levels to arrive ### 5/5 — Nice game *2020-03-02, version 1.12* Continued play of this game would give a beginner lots of opportunity to improve their real live game. After your shot leaving the cue ball in a position to make your next shot is key to run the table. Pretty realistic game! ### 3/5 — Suggestions *2020-03-01, version 1.12* I love this game! Only two things that bug me. I wish I could play a full game of pool with this layout and graphics. Great job guys! The only thing I would love for you guys to do is put each levels “mission quest” (as I like like to call them) on the pause screen or pre-round. I hate playing the match and then seeing only 1star. If I could see the level task before hand I would know each levels challenge and try to get them the first go around. If you fix these issues and possibly add full games, I would definitely rate 5 stars! ### 5/5 — Addictive Gameplay!! *2020-02-08, version 1.12* Impressed with the quality of this game! You have commentating, the crowd cheers your shots(as the ball is rolling towards the hike you hear “get it-get in there”). There’s progression so it doesn’t feel like your aimlessly playing tennis. I highly recommend this game!! ### 5/5 — Best pool game on iOS *2020-01-31, version 1.12* Seriously incredible game I check every few days to see when there’s an update for more levels, I’ve 3 starred everyone and need more! Put it in my veins! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Rip off *2021-03-03, version 1.20* This game is a rip off. I just downloaded it and plaid for about half an hour. I didn’t take any offers. After loosing it quickly resets and gives you another shot, but beware everytime you try again they are secretly charging you card. The next morning as I viewed my bank app I noticed they charger me almost 110 dollars to play for a half hour. This app should be removed from Apple play for fraud!!!! ### 1/5 — Entertaining Game *2021-01-29, version 1.19* Bug Fixes really? How about new levels? How come no one ever responds to emails by fans? Worthless leaders at this company Edit: when the heck are you going to add some new levels? Absolutely love this game and I have enjoyed the challenge of each level. I hope there are ,ore levels coming soon because it gets old playing the already completed over and over. Hurry up and release some new levels! ### 1/5 — Just another pay to play pool game *2019-06-25, version 1.06* Nothing special or unique. You have goals to reach 3 stars per level but they don’t show you the goals until after you beat the level. If you didn’t complete em, you’ll have to use more life to go back and replay the level. It gets rather boring really fast and the aiming controls are sketchy at best. Much better pool games out there ### 2/5 — Crashes constantly!!! *2022-01-01, version 1.20* Have to keep rebooting to reset the game because it constantly crashes. Black screen, part of the screen and sometimes the cue stick won’t stay where you put it. ### 2/5 — Might Be Cool If You're 12 Yrs Old *2019-12-31, version 1.11* This game had to have been designed for, or by some snowflake, participation trophy millennials. The essence is to ultimately sink the 8 ball in a series of "challenges." Mind you; the pool game is cut short by a fast forward of a mocked game. The physics of the game are interesting but there is nothing "real" about the feeling of playing pool. The orator cheers you on as if you are a child. It's a very Las Vegas-y bells and lights kind of thrill. I didn't find this game challenging as much as I did frustrating. There are objectives listed AFTER you complete each challenge; so if you don't miraculously complete a challenge the way the game intends you to; your star rating is lower and you have the chance to reattempt the challenge. Why are these objectives not stated clearly when the round begins? Again, I might like this game if I were twelve but the demographic range is all over the place making it feel cheesy overall. Hence my two star rating. This is not playing pool. These are pool challenges. ### 2/5 — Two things would make this better *2019-12-04, version 1.11* One, is provide an alternative to saving progress with a Facebook login. Should be another way to save using an email address or non-FB or Google account. Second, show the star challenges before the entering the match the first time. ### 2/5 — Very good pool game but with multiple flaws *2019-10-31, version 1.10* This is without a doubt the best pool game for the iPhone. The graphics and physics are excellent. The in app purchases are moderately balanced in that you truly can play through the game without spending real cash. What I love about this game is that it provides fun challenges and in my opinion, helps players understand the different fundamental concepts of pool. Additionally, the graphics are a pleasure to view and the collision physics are spot on (you can make very tight/close shots). Now for the problems. There is no way for players to view the star requirements at the level start. Rather, you need to either get lucky and pass the requirements unknowingly or you fail and can then see the star requirements. This is a slimy tactic and should be changed as it detracts from the player experience. My other issue is the way identity is managed. The developers only allow account creation (and game progress backup) via Facebook account. This is absolutely not acceptable and is an unfriendly slap to players. Please add login via gamecenter or email. ### 2/5 — pay to play. literally. *2019-09-29, version 1.09* i don’t think this game is worth it. if you mess up you have to restart the whole level. to only go back one ball you need 10 in game bucks that you buy with REAL LIFE money. annoying af. sometimes i end up having to waste EVERY heart on one level, and end up not beating the level and having to watch stupid ads. ugh ### 2/5 — Awesome game *2019-07-10, version 1.06* I still think its an awesome game i i had originally given it 4 stars but i have since changed because my issue was it was syncing properly on multiple devices. I know pool is a challenging game but im stuck on 105 for about 3 weeks and use all my power on it so i have stopped playing. Some may say its childish but im stuck and there is no use playing if i cant get pass it. Maybe think about adding a skip button for impossible shots. Thanks ### 2/5 — PAY to play... *2019-06-24, version 1.06* Any game that makes me wait to play or forces me to pay just to keep playing gets deleted. The game itself is fun and challenging but the mechanic of only allowing me a certain number of missed attempts and then putting me in a timed penalty box” or making me buy tokens just to play is a non-starter foe me. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great game, I want more *2022-07-30, version 1.20* Guys, I really liked you game! I finished all the missions, but there was no updating. So I had to finish all games again to get 3 stars without cheating. I took me several months. But I did it. Now, please, you do your mission - add new levels. I tried several other poll games, but your type is just for me, the other ones are not so catchy. ### 5/5 — UPDATE! U P D A T E ??? Where is the “coming soon” new levels at??? *2021-10-06, version 1.20* Come on, guys! “Coming Soon” should have been a half year ago! This game is great and actually can help folks of lower skill see what ballplay is required to achieve a given shot. I got out of my level 93 problem by using what ended up being 3 of my “free shots”. That allowed me to reposition the 8 for the needed bank. But it made me move a stripe! Now I have to waste more free shots to try again at some time. Easy to see what three star requirement is... win the frame! Then, IF you did not get them, you see why and look, no hearts gone and look! You got more coin for winning the frame star. Good game folks. No greed fest. Odd finish out gameplay paradigm but still quite instructional if one perseveres. I see folks complaining that level 93 does not match the video. You replied giexGreat physics, but no live play? And waiting for hearts is ok because you guys did not express too much greed and refill them often enough. So for that, you rise above the one star level I give to the greedtards at miniclip. But you need to put out an update with the impossible level 93 returned to the previous DOable version. ### 5/5 — Need to update more levels *2021-07-09, version 1.20* When is the coming soon going to happen ### 5/5 — “Coming Soon” *2021-02-06, version 1.20* “Coming Soon”. It’s more like 2 years later and we are still waiting. Hurry up and wait for new levels.... ### 5/5 — Nice game *2020-07-26, version 1.18* One of the best pool games I’ve played. I have 3 stars on every board but now im waiting for them to release some new ones. ### 5/5 — By far, THE best pool game ever. *2020-07-19, version 1.18* Addicted immediately after downloading. I just don’t like that you have to purchase power to keep playing. Although, if I’m going to be buying coins for any game, this one would be it. Great job to the creators of the game! 👍🏽 ### 5/5 — New levels *2020-06-24, version 1.17* Why there are no new levels it’s an amazing game plz try to make and I can’t open up My game ### 5/5 — Love the game but doesn’t work since last update *2020-06-23, version 1.17* Love it but it won’t even open now since it updated. iPhone XR. Better not lose my progress I’m on level like 215 ### 5/5 — Where are levels 321 and up? *2020-06-01, version 1.16* I need more levels to this game. ### 5/5 — Come on guys next levels please *2020-05-21, version 1.16* When are you going to update for more levels? I’m READY!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*