# Billiards Pool Arena vs Infinity 8 Ball™

Billiards Pool Arena and Infinity 8 Ball™ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Billiards Pool Arena's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s. Billiards Pool Arena also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Infinity 8 Ball™'s advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 383) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Billiards Pool Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Billiards Pool Arena against 4.6 for Infinity 8 Ball™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinity 8 Ball™ has 38K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Billiards Pool Arena's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billiards Pool Arena | Infinity 8 Ball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pool-arena/id1186911558/reviews)** | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 321 MB | 515 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TAPMYADS TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469526528) | [Playorcas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609032240) |

## What reviewers say

### Billiards Pool Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiards-pool-arena/id1186911558)

Experience realistic 8 ball pool with intuitive controls. Compete against friends, rivals, or AI in various game modes, tournaments, and challenges. Earn bonuses, level up, and unlock exclusive cues.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Comfortable user controls, Multiplayer 8 ball pool, Practice mode (offline), Play with friends, Tournaments, Boosts for shots and aim

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic physics and gameplay mechanics
- 👍 User-friendly controls and interface
- 🌐 Multiplayer functionality with real players
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- ⚡ Smooth and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shot timing glitches and ball physics inconsistencies
- 🔌 Frequent disconnection and login issues
- ⏱️ No visible shot timer before timeout
- 🤖 Suspected bot opponents with unchanging stats
- 💥 Game crashes and loading failures

**Reported bugs**

- Shot timeout without visible clock
- Ball bounces back out of pocket after being pocketed
- Game hangs at login screen
- Disconnection during tournaments
- Challenge acceptance/sending failures

**Requested features**

- Visual indicator for wrong ball selection (circle with X)
- Ability to disable pool ball trails and messaging
- Better player skill-level matching
- Visible shot timer display
- Prevention of hitting opponent's balls


### Infinity 8 Ball™

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| quest static offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 2 | $4.99 | 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 Billiards Pool Arena free?

Billiards Pool Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Infinity 8 Ball™ free?

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

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

Billiards Pool Arena is rated higher. Billiards Pool Arena averages 4.7 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Infinity 8 Ball™ averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Billiards Pool Arena or Infinity 8 Ball™ have ads?

Both Billiards Pool Arena and Infinity 8 Ball™ show ads.

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

Billiards Pool Arena ships an update monthly, and Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Most recently, Billiards Pool Arena was updated on November 2, 2026 and Infinity 8 Ball™ on November 7, 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.*