# 8 Ball Pool vs Really Weird Pool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Really Weird Pool at 65% against 8 Ball Pool's 0%. Really Weird Pool also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (491 vs 4). 8 Ball Pool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Really Weird Pool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8 Ball Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Really Weird Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Really Weird Pool has 491 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 8 Ball Pool's written reviews are positive against 65% of Really Weird Pool's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool | Really Weird Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool-fun-pool-game/id1318172960/reviews) | **[4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-weird-pool/id1369179170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **491** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ironjaw Studios Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/553477907) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool-fun-pool-game/id1318172960)

Test your billiards skills in this online multiplayer pool game. Pocket your balls and then the 8-ball to win. Earn coins to unlock new tables and cues.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer challenges, Pocket all balls and the 8-ball, Earn coins for upgrades, Unlock new tables and cues, Realistic table feel and sound effects, Play against friends or random players

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Really Weird Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-weird-pool/id1369179170)

Experience the classic game of pool with a twist. Enjoy uniquely shaped tables for a fresh challenge, playable solo, with friends, or against others online. Master your shots on a variety of unconventional designs.

**Highlights:** Weird shaped pool tables, Play with friends online, Local multiplayer, Play against computer, Variety of table shapes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great pool game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive physics
- 👍 Challenging table shapes
- 👍 Short ads (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on game start
- 🐛 Glitch preventing multiplayer play
- 🐛 Sensitive aiming line
- 🐛 Hard to read ball numbers
- 🐛 Cue stick difficult to align

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to start a game
- Game goes to main menu after one multiplayer session
- Line up is too sensitive
- Cue stick always pointing away from balls
- Full page ad with no visible close button

**Requested features**

- Add more tables
- Add 9 ball game mode
- Add 100 ball game mode
- British 8-ball color scheme
- More table shapes (O, 8, +, ~, *, #, 3, Ring, 0, Infinity)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool free?

8 Ball Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Really Weird Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool or Really Weird Pool?

Really Weird Pool is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Really Weird Pool averages 4.6 from 491 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool or Really Weird Pool have ads?

Really Weird Pool shows ads; 8 Ball Pool 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.*