# Pool Stars - Online Multiplayer 8 Ball Billiards

> Online multiplayer 8-ball billiards game with realistic physics and global rankings. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucky Clan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars-online-multiplayer-8-ball-billiards/id880042921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 274 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars-online-multiplayer-8-ball-billiards/id880042921/reviews.md

## What is Pool Stars?

Enjoy the most popular version of billiards: 8-ball! Play online against people from all over the world on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Win games, earn coins and buy better cues. Gain rank points, go up in ranking and become a Pool Star!

Features: 
- Multiplayer mode, play against people all over the world.
- 2 Online modes: Choose Opponent & Random Match.
- Improve skills using Single Player mode.
- Very realistic billiards physics.
- Detailed players statistics.
- 33 Achievements.
- Over 20 custom cues available.
- In-game chat.
- Ranking based on the most well-known rating system, "Elo".
- Rank lists: My Country/Global, All time/This month/This week.
- Smooth, 60fps animated graphics, 3D rendered antialiased balls, beautiful tables.
- One-tap registering.

Pool Stars requires Internet connection to play online matches.
We do not store username / password / address / email / avatar on our servers for your privacy.

## Key features

- Online multiplayer 8-ball
- Realistic billiards physics
- Single player practice mode
- Global and country rankings
- Customizable cues
- Detailed player statistics
- In-game chat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pool Stars?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Realistic pool physics and gameplay mechanics
- 🌍 Multiplayer with real players worldwide
- 💬 Chat functionality for player interaction
- 🏆 ELO rating system for skill-based matching
- 🎯 Accurate cue ball control and English mechanics
- 🛍️ In-app store for purchasing cues
- 📊 Practice area for skill improvement
- 😊 Addictive and fun gameplay experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during gameplay
- 🔌 Connection errors and server issues
- ⚠️ Unfair matchmaking with skill level mismatches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics with premium cues
- 📱 Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
- ⏳ Long loading times and freezing
- 🎨 Outdated graphics compared to competitors
- 🎯 Alleged rigged gameplay against players
- 🚫 Unresponsive customer support
- ⚡ Choppy frame rate and performance issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during active gameplay
- Login screen freezes with spinning 8-ball
- Connection errors preventing gameplay
- Cue ball control disappears when tapped
- Chat screen grays out and becomes unresponsive
- Game boots players out mid-match
- Server connection not recognized
- App won't load on startup
- Incompatibility with iOS 11+
- Game Center and guest login not functioning
- Deliberate lag exploitation by other players

**Most requested features**

- Update app for iOS 11 and newer compatibility
- Friends list and ability to play with specific players
- Custom chat messages instead of templates only
- Improved shot guide line adjustment in practice mode
- Brighter text color in chat for better visibility
- More detailed player statistics (52-week ELO tracking)
- Player classification based on ELO rating
- Better graphics and modernized UI design
- Ability to distinguish high and low balls more clearly
- Free currency earning methods without real money

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-stars-online-multiplayer-8-ball-billiards/id880042921/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can't login

*2018-12-24*

I can't connect to online mode. Is it still working? 
I'm an old player that returned...

### 5/5 — top!

*2018-04-24, version 1.8*

the best pool game ever!!!
congratulations!

### 5/5 — Incredibly realistic!

*2018-03-21*

Truly enjoy the game. It has everything I'm looking for in a pool game; accuracy, challenges and rewards. If there was anything to improve it might be a means to communicate my own messages with other players, but the stock messages are still fun to use.

### 1/5 — App update

*2018-02-19, version 1.8*

Please update your side of this so I can continue playing on my I phone. ISO 11

### 1/5 — Bom

*2018-02-07*

Falta atualizar Thanks.

### 4/5 — Update?

*2017-11-17*

It’s a good app...plays a lot like the real game and much better then anything else I’ve seen since Yahoo pool from years ago.(that was an amazing app; seriously good physics) Too bad this one and Yahoo are no longer available 

Recommend any others?

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE FOR IOS11

*2017-11-04, version 1.8*

Lucky Clan! Please update for ios11!

### 5/5 — Great game that I miss.

*2017-10-29*

Since iSO 11, this game no longer works.  I hope that there will be updates soon. 

The game is realistic and fun to play.  The queue ball control works as it should, and lining up shots is very much like the real game.  I’ve come across great players from all over the world!

Features that I love, the practice area, the chat tool, and the in App-Store.

Enhancements that would be great to see:  In the practice area it would be nice to be able to adjust the shot guide line, to better match the game play levels.  The text color in chat could be a brighter color so that it’s easier to see in the pick list.     A way to add players into a friends list or favorites to make better use of the third game play area and play with the players in your friends list, rather than the apps random picker.

I hope an update will be available soon!

### 3/5 — Need upload iso 11 please .

*2017-10-15, version 1.8*

Good game , can’t play with iso 11 please

### 4/5 — Denzil Johannes

*2017-10-05*

Good game but how can people block there name and games won-lost ect just before the start of the game not on about muting?

## Frequently asked questions about Pool Stars

### What is Pool Stars?

Pool Stars is an online multiplayer 8-ball billiards game. It allows you to play against people from all over the world, improve your skills, and climb global rankings. The game features realistic physics and smooth 3D graphics.

### What are the key features of Pool Stars?

Key features include online multiplayer mode against players worldwide, single-player mode for skill improvement, realistic billiards physics, detailed player statistics, and over 20 custom cues. It also offers global and country-based rankings using the Elo rating system.

### Is Pool Stars free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire custom cues and potentially other items to enhance their gameplay experience.

### What devices is Pool Stars compatible with?

The game is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It requires an internet connection to play online matches.

### How do I improve my rank in Pool Stars?

You can improve your rank by winning online games and earning rank points. The game uses the Elo rating system, similar to chess, to determine player rankings. Consistent wins against opponents will help you climb the leaderboards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2014-12-08

- fixes and improvements

### 1.7 — 2014-08-19

- fixed problem with daily Free Coins

### 1.6 — 2014-08-12

- one more security fix, no more cheating

### 1.5 — 2014-08-07

- security improvements

### 1.4 — 2014-08-05

- aiming guidelines are more visible
- improved security - no more cheating
- few bug fixes

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*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 2026-09-08.*