# Pool Strike vs Infinity 8 Ball™

The clearest difference is rating: Infinity 8 Ball™ at 4.6 against Pool Strike's 2.6. Infinity 8 Ball™ also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 7) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Pool Strike's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 42%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Strike sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infinity 8 Ball™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinity 8 Ball™ has 38K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Pool Strike's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pool Strike ships an update every 2 months, Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Strike | Infinity 8 Ball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-strike/id1150929144/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 51 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funiza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078093806) | [Playorcas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609032240) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-strike/id1150929144)

Experience a virtual 8 ball pool game with classic and unique multiplayer modes. Challenge players worldwide in exciting matches, compete for top scores, and enjoy social interactions with friends. Earn rewards and climb the leaderboards in this engaging billiards experience.

**Highlights:** 4 player competition, Classic 8 ball pool, Online multiplayer, Strike Bonus, Lobby and chat, Top lists, Cue upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Cue Charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Cue Charge | $2.99 | one-time |
| 750.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Cue Charge | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2 Million Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 5 Million Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Cue Charge | $19.99 | one-time |


### Infinity 8 Ball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Sports, #134 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic 8-ball pool game with intuitive controls and authentic physics. Compete in global PvP matches, challenging modes, and upgrade your gear to become a pool king. Enjoy fair play and exciting gameplay with friends or players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Easier aiming and precise power control, Multiplayer 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker, Gear and cue upgrades, Challenging game modes, Global PvP matchmaking, Leaderboards and exclusive prizes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| infinity8ball diamond 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball chalk offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| quest battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| chalk weekly offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| quest static offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball quest pass 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic pool physics
- 🤝 Friendly and courteous players
- 👍 Steady app updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Presence of bot players
- 🤔 Confusing reward system and unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Cue ball behavior and shot trajectories not accurate
- Rewards and gems disappearing without explanation
- Frequent server connection issues and game freezes
- Inconsistent and unfair matchmaking

**Requested features**

- Add practice mode without opponents
- Improve shot guidelines and accuracy
- Allow customization of player name and avatar
- Implement a better chat system for player interactions
- Provide more transparency on the game's reward and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Strike free?

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

### Is Infinity 8 Ball™ free?

Infinity 8 Ball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Strike or Infinity 8 Ball™?

Infinity 8 Ball™ is rated higher. Pool Strike averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Infinity 8 Ball™ averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Pool Strike or Infinity 8 Ball™ have ads?

Infinity 8 Ball™ shows ads; Pool Strike does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Strike or Infinity 8 Ball™?

Pool Strike ships an update every 2 months, and Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Most recently, Pool Strike was updated on June 9, 2026 and Infinity 8 Ball™ on September 26, 2026.

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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.*