# Pool Ball - Classic — Play 8 Ball Billiards classic

> Classic 8 Ball Billiards cue sport game with AI and local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Ignace Maes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-classic/id1557034712 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ignace Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493135705)
- Category: Games, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 3,547 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-classic/id1557034712/reviews.md

## What is Pool Ball?

Play the classic 8 Ball Billiards game now on your phone and tablet!

The objective of the 8 ball cue sport is to pot all of your set of balls, either stripes or solids, before your opponent. Whoever pots the black ball first after potting all their other set of balls wins the game.

Game modes:
- "Play vs. Phone": Challenge your mind by playing against your own phone or tablet! Will you be able to beat the AI (Artificial Intelligence)? This is an ideal mode to practice your pool skills.
- "Play and Pass": Play against your friends or family like a classic game of pool. Two players get a turn after each other. This multiplayer variant is played on a single screen!

This game follows the US 8 ball rules. A player is allowed to continue in his turn until he makes a foul play:
- No balls were hit
- The ball of the opponent was hit first
- No balls hit the cushion
- White was potted
- Black was hit first before all of the player's balls (solids or stripes) were potted
- No balls were potted in a turn

Extra features:
- Local multiplayer
- Sound effects
- 3D graphics
- Realistic physics
- White ball spin
- Highscores
- Beautiful and simple user interface
- Free to play

## Key features

- 8 Ball Billiards gameplay
- Play vs. Phone AI mode
- Play and Pass local multiplayer
- Realistic physics
- White ball spin
- Highscores

## What do users think of Pool Ball?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent game for all ages
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good for practicing 8-ball pool
- 👍 Great graphics and gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- 🐛 Opponent's shots don't always follow rules
- 🐛 Cue stick control is too sensitive
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and lag issues
- 🐛 Difficulty changing ball colors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing after being potted
- Incorrect ball hits registered
- Game resets unexpectedly
- Inconsistent behavior when sinking balls on the break

**Most requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Improve AI to follow 8-ball rules more closely
- Add more game modes and difficulty levels
- Improve cue stick control and stability
- Add option to turn off sound/music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-classic/id1557034712/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Like no ads

*2026-08-06, version 1.1.0*

The lack of ads and in app purchases is absolutely astounding. Thank you very much for making this game and keeping it running.

### 5/5 — 8 ball pool

*2026-06-29, version 1.1.0*

Please update. App continues to freeze up after several games .

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2026-05-27, version 1.1.0*

Very fun and realistic in gameplay. Play with my brother on long car rides. 👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2026-05-23, version 1.1.0*

Awesome game!

### 5/5 — I’m going to be as good as my dad someday

*2026-04-26, version 1.1.0*

I know

### 5/5 — 👍

*2026-04-13, version 1.1.0*

Like it a lot

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-04-09, version 1.1.0*

Fun good game with friend

### 4/5 — Freezes.

*2026-02-18, version 1.1.0*

I love this game. I don’t love how it freezes after I’ve played it for too long though. I literally play this game for two hours and then it freezes after I break. Can someone fix this please?

### 5/5 — Better Choice

*2026-02-15, version 1.1.0*

With this 8 ball game, I can choose to play against the phone or by myself, which makes me a better shooter.

### 1/5 — This is the wotst gam ever.

*2026-01-29, version 1.1.0*

I had everything about it. it had a lot of audits it skill. once
i started laying i did it too much and one time i was just doing it.

## Frequently asked questions about Pool Ball

### What is Pool Ball - Classic?

Pool Ball - Classic is a mobile game that recreates the traditional 8 Ball Billiards cue sport. Players aim to pot all of their assigned balls (solids or stripes) before their opponent and then sink the black ball to win the game.

### What game modes are available?

The app offers two main game modes: 'Play vs. Phone,' where you challenge the AI to practice your skills, and 'Play and Pass,' a local multiplayer mode for playing with friends on a single screen, similar to a classic game of pool.

### Is Pool Ball - Classic free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It includes advertisements to support its development and operation.

### What are the rules for fouls in this game?

The game follows US 8 ball rules. Fouls occur if no balls are hit, the opponent's ball is hit first, no balls hit a cushion, the white ball is potted, the black ball is hit before all of your balls are potted, or no balls are potted in a turn.

### What devices is Pool Ball - Classic compatible with?

The game is designed to be played on phones and tablets, offering a classic 8 Ball Billiards experience across various mobile devices.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2021-04-03

Play 8 Ball Billiards now with multiple difficulty levels! This update also includes a new optimized graphics mode, improved aiming help, and a lefty mode to switch control positions. For new players we added a tutorial to learn the game controls.

### 1.0.0 — 2021-03-06

No release notes.

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