# 8Ball.io vs Shuffleboard Challenge

8Ball.io and Shuffleboard Challenge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of 8Ball.io's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's. 8Ball.io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Shuffleboard Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 100). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8Ball.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shuffleboard Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 13K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of 8Ball.io's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

8Ball.io ships an update fortnightly, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8Ball.io | Shuffleboard Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8ballio/id1439095196/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 21.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maria Raca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456222159) | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) |

## What reviewers say

### 8Ball.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8ballio/id1439095196)

Knock other players off the pool table to grow bigger and stronger. Be the last one standing in this addictive 8 ball pool game. Compete against players worldwide with smooth ball-rolling action and colorful graphics.

**Highlights:** Addictive 8 ball pool gameplay, Compete with global players, Grow bigger by knocking off opponents, Smooth ball-rolling action, Colorful graphics and effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8Ball.io free?

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

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8Ball.io or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Shuffleboard Challenge is rated higher. 8Ball.io averages 4.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do 8Ball.io or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?

Shuffleboard Challenge shows ads; 8Ball.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8Ball.io or Shuffleboard Challenge?

8Ball.io ships an update fortnightly, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, 8Ball.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge on October 24, 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.*