# Pool Ball Star vs 8 Pool Master

The clearest difference is ads: Pool Ball Star at none against 8 Pool Master's shown. Pool Ball Star also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 8 Pool Master's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Ball Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 8 Pool Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pool Ball Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Pool Master has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Ball Star | 8 Pool Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-star/id1023991271/reviews)** | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 16 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YY.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/883055897) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Ball Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-star/id1023991271)

Experience the thrill of becoming a pool master with over 300 levels of engaging gameplay. Enjoy realistic 3D graphics, relaxing background music, and intuitive touch controls. This free game offers a fun and immersive pool experience.

**Highlights:** Over 300 levels, Realistic 3D ball graphics, Bomb game mechanic, Relaxed background music, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Crash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cue NO.11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Lifes Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Lifes Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.13 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Crash | $9.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.14 | $18.99 | one-time |
| CUE NO.15 | $28.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Crash | $39.99 | one-time |


### 8 Pool Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of a classic billiards simulator with realistic physics and precise controls. Compete against players worldwide in tournaments, climb leaderboards, and customize your cues and balls. Enjoy thousands of challenge levels and showcase your skills to become the ultimate pool master.

**Highlights:** Realistic billiards gameplay, Real physical collision effects, Hundreds of customizable cues and balls, Thousands of challenge levels, Global tournaments and leaderboards, Precise club steering and controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TINY COIN PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cobra Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMALL COIN PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| START BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM COIN PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| POOL BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $19.99 | one-time |
| GRAND BUNDLE | $29.99 | one-time |
| MEGA COIN PACK | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Learned to play fast
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Cool
- 👍 Brilliant game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wayyyyyyy 2 many ads
- 🐛 Cant play
- 🐛 False - Not the game pictured
- 🐛 If you like Ads then you'll love this!
- 🐛 Stupid game - Too many potting balls

**Reported bugs**

- Computer won incorrectly in World Pool
- Reached level 2800 and no more levels

**Requested features**

- Fix '9 in a row' issue
- Casual multiplayer without money


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Ball Star free?

Pool Ball Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8 Pool Master free?

8 Pool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Ball Star or 8 Pool Master?

Pool Ball Star is rated higher. Pool Ball Star averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 8 Pool Master averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Pool Ball Star or 8 Pool Master have ads?

8 Pool Master shows ads; Pool Ball Star does not.

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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.*