# Pool 8 vs Pool Trickshots

The clearest difference is ads: Pool 8 at none against Pool Trickshots's shown. Pool 8 also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 532) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Pool Trickshots's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 24%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool 8 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pool Trickshots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pool 8 against 4.6 for Pool Trickshots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool 8 has 20K ratings behind it against 532, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Pool 8's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

Pool 8 ships an update every 3 weeks, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool 8 | Pool Trickshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-8-fun-8-ball-pool-games/id1436658221/reviews) | **[4.6 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 532 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Muller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029759942) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-8-fun-8-ball-pool-games/id1436658221)

Experience addictive 8-ball pool gameplay with simple swipe controls. Solve challenging puzzles in your spare moments, whether you're relaxing or in a dull class.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Addictive gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Play anywhere, Quick sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promo 50% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Retry's | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Retry's | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Retry's | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Difficulty progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ability to manipulate ball movement
- Levels not advancing as expected
- Invisible walls and collision issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to skip ads
- Better difficulty scaling
- Fix for level progression bugs


### Pool Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Over 700 levels, Global adventure, Variety of table designs, Fun trickshot challenges, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past loading screen
- Progress lost after updates
- Aim and power controls not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool 8 free?

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

### Is Pool Trickshots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool 8 or Pool Trickshots?

Pool Trickshots is rated higher. Pool 8 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Pool Trickshots averages 4.6 from 532 ratings.

### Do Pool 8 or Pool Trickshots have ads?

Pool Trickshots shows ads; Pool 8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool 8 or Pool Trickshots?

Pool 8 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, Pool 8 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on November 3, 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.*