# Pool Ball vs 8 Pool Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Ball at none against 8 Pool Master's 12. Pool Ball also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 8 Pool Master's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and ratings volume (20K vs 3.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8 Pool Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Pool Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool Ball against 4.6 for 8 Pool Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Pool Master has 20K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Pool Ball's written reviews are positive against 63% of 8 Pool Master's.

Pool Ball ships an update monthly, 8 Pool Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Ball | 8 Pool Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-classic/id1557034712/reviews)** | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 58 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ignace Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493135705) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-ball-classic/id1557034712)

Experience classic 8 Ball Billiards on your mobile device. Pot your set of balls before your opponent and strategically sink the black ball to win. Features single-player AI challenges and local multiplayer pass-and-play modes.

**Highlights:** 8 Ball Billiards gameplay, Play vs. Phone AI mode, Play and Pass local multiplayer, Realistic physics, White ball spin, Highscores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game for all ages
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good for practicing 8-ball pool
- 👍 Great graphics and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- 🐛 Opponent's shots don't always follow rules
- 🐛 Cue stick control is too sensitive
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and lag issues
- 🐛 Difficulty changing ball colors

**Reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing after being potted
- Incorrect ball hits registered
- Game resets unexpectedly
- Inconsistent behavior when sinking balls on the break

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Improve AI to follow 8-ball rules more closely
- Add more game modes and difficulty levels
- Improve cue stick control and stability
- Add option to turn off sound/music


### 8 Pool Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of a classic billiards simulator with realistic physics and precise controls. Compete against players worldwide in tournaments, climb leaderboards, and customize your cues and balls. Enjoy thousands of challenge levels and showcase your skills to become the ultimate pool master.

**Highlights:** Realistic billiards gameplay, Real physical collision effects, Hundreds of customizable cues and balls, Thousands of challenge levels, Global tournaments and leaderboards, Precise club steering and controls

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TINY COIN PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cobra Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMALL COIN PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| START BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM COIN PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| POOL BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $19.99 | one-time |
| GRAND BUNDLE | $29.99 | one-time |
| MEGA COIN PACK | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Learned to play fast
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Cool
- 👍 Brilliant game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wayyyyyyy 2 many ads
- 🐛 Cant play
- 🐛 False - Not the game pictured
- 🐛 If you like Ads then you'll love this!
- 🐛 Stupid game - Too many potting balls

**Reported bugs**

- Computer won incorrectly in World Pool
- Reached level 2800 and no more levels

**Requested features**

- Fix '9 in a row' issue
- Casual multiplayer without money


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Ball free?

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

### Is 8 Pool Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pool Ball or 8 Pool Master?

Pool Ball is rated higher. Pool Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while 8 Pool Master averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Pool Ball or 8 Pool Master have ads?

Both Pool Ball and 8 Pool Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Ball or 8 Pool Master?

Pool Ball ships an update monthly, and 8 Pool Master every 3 months. Most recently, Pool Ball was updated on October 16, 2026 and 8 Pool Master on October 18, 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.*