Comparison

8 Ball Champions vs Astra Pool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

8 Ball Champions

Experience thrilling real-time multiplayer pool matches. Master trick shots with special boosters, compete in a global tour, and customize your playstyle with unique characters and gear. Enjoy endless fun with events and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP multiplayer matches
  • Booster Trick Shots (Jump, Masse, Railshots)
  • Global World Tour with exotic locations
  • Customizable characters and gear
  • Daily mini-games and limited-time events
  • Realistic 3D physics
Features
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Rack ‘em up and take your shot! 8 Ball Champions brings you the most electrifying Player vs. Player (PvP) multiplayer pool experience, where skill, strategy, and style collide! Travel the globe on the World Tour, master insane trick shots, and unlock powerful custom characters and legendary equipment to enhance your gameplay and style. THRILLING PvP ACTION Challenge your friends or compete worldwide in real-time multiplayer matches and tournaments... PERFORM INCREDIBLE TRICK SHOTS Turn the tide of any match with exclusive Booster Trick Shots! Use powerful Boosters to execute jaw-dropping moves like Jump, Masse, and Railshots—sinking impossible shots and leaving your opponents in awe. Master your Booster-powered Trick Shot game and dominate the table! WORLD TOUR – BECOME A GLOBAL POOL LEGEND Compete in stunning venues and unlock exotic locations around the world! Win trophies and climb the leaderboard as you prove you're the best of the best. Social features let you challenge friends, join events, and share your victories with the community! UNLOCK INCREDIBLE CHARACTERS & EPIC GEAR Customize your playstyle with a lineup of powerful characters, each with unique personalities and stats! Collect common, rare, and legendary cues, gloves, and chalk to sharpen your precision and gain an edge over the competition. EVENTS & MINI-GAMES – ENDLESS FUN & EXCLUSIVE REWARDS Jump into exciting events and try your luck in daily mini-games like Lucky Drop, Pocket of Prizes, and Roulette! Take on limited-time challenges like the high-stakes Black Widow Event and the epic 9-Ball Challenge for a chance to earn exclusive rewards. A NEXT-LEVEL MOBILE POOL EXPERIENCE Powered by cutting-edge 3D physics, every shot feels smooth, realistic, and incredibly satisfying! Spin the cue ball, pull off clutch jump shots, and curve your way to victory in the most mobile-friendly pool game ever made! Download now and take your shot at becoming the next 8 Ball Champion!

About

Astra Pool

Features
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Play with the Solar System. Astra Pool turns a 3D pool table into your own miniature cosmos. Break a rack of planets with the Sun as your cue ball, line up a bank shot, and watch the black-hole 8-ball disappear into a pocket. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • You vs. a friend: play on one device or share a private link for an online match. • You vs. the computer: choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Tricky. Watch Tricky search for banks, kicks, combinations, and other show-off shots. • You vs. yourself: practice freely, try unusual shots, or fling balls around in Free Play. MAKE EVERY SHOT YOURS Control power, follow, draw, and sidespin. Hold your aim briefly to enter fine control for precise adjustments. Predicted paths use the same physics as the game; adjust Look ahead or enable Clairvoyant to see where every moving ball is headed. A LITTLE COSMIC CHAOS Switch on Black Hole Gravity to bend nearby moving balls toward the 8-ball. The computer accounts for the pull, too. Gravity is available in local, computer, and Free Play games. NINE PLACES TO PLAY Orbit and zoom around the table in rooms ranging from a corner bar and alpine lodge to a rooftop in Tokyo and an orbital lounge. Choose the planetary or classic ball collection. REPLAY YOUR BEST Earn arcade bonuses for creative shots, build scoring streaks, and replay your last or best shot. Personal bests stay on your device. Local games, computer opponents, and Free Play work offline. Online matches require an internet connection. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Free and open source. Explore the code at github.com/darrinm/astrapool.

Screenshots

8 Ball Champions4 screens
Astra Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra Pool at none against 8 Ball Champions's 29. Astra Pool also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8 Ball Champions sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. Astra Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 Ball Champions ships an update every 2 weeks, Astra Pool daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
8 Ball Champions versus Astra Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball ChampionsAstra Pool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size560 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazoo MediaDarrin Massena

In-app purchases

29 purchases

8 Ball Champions

One-time29
  • Aim Bundle II$0.99
  • Jump Bundle II$0.99
  • Stack of Gems$0.99
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  • Arggghhh! Bundle$1.99
  • Jump Bundle$1.99
  • Pool Shark Bundle$1.99
  • Premium Pocket Bundle$1.99
  • Premium Roulette Bundle$2.99
  • Premium Lucky Drop Bundle$2.99
  • Jump Bundle III$2.99
  • Masse Bundle III$2.99
  • Welcome Champion$2.99
  • Aim Bundle III$2.99
  • Ethan Frown Emote Bundle$3.99
  • Chalk Bundle - Chalky$4.99
  • Chalk Bundle - Starburst$4.99
  • Cue Bundle - Black Widow$4.99
  • Glove Bundle - Larimar$4.99
  • Cue Bundle - Manila$4.99
  • Cue Bundle - Cambridge$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$4.99
  • Season Pass$4.99
  • Glove Bundle - Lumberjack$5.99
  • Designer Ethan Bundle$8.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Character Bundle - Winston$15.99
  • Sack of Gems$19.99
  • Cart of Gems$49.99
  • Load of Gems$99.99
None

Astra Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 Ball Champions free?
8 Ball Champions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra Pool free?
Astra Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8 Ball Champions or Astra Pool have ads?
Neither 8 Ball Champions nor Astra Pool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Champions or Astra Pool?
8 Ball Champions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Astra Pool daily. Most recently, 8 Ball Champions was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astra Pool on October 29, 2026.

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