Comparison

Pool vs 8 Ball Blitz

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

Head to head
About

Pool

Experience classic 8-ball pool on your mobile device. Challenge a friend or play solo, aiming to pocket your assigned balls and then the black ball. Enjoy realistic 3D animation and precise aiming hints.

Highlights
  • Single player mode
  • Two player mode
  • Left and right-handed support
  • 3D ball animation
  • Aiming hint
Features
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Play 8-ball pool on your mobile device against your friend. The object of the game is to pocket your set of assigned balls (solid or striped) and finally pocket black ball to designated pocket. Game features: - one or two players modes - for left and right hands - real 3D ball animation - hint for precise aiming Good luck and enjoy the game!

About

8 Ball Blitz

Engage in thrilling multiplayer billiards matches against players worldwide. Improve your skills in single-player modes, join tournaments, and socialize with friends through live chat and club features. Customize your cues and tables for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time 1-on-1 multiplayer matches
  • Pool 8 player tournaments
  • Single mode and practice arena
  • Live video chat interaction
  • Social system with friend invites
  • Customizable cues and tables
  • Daily rewards and tasks
Features
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8 Ball Blitz is one of a popular pool billiards games which you can match with other players! The realistic table sports game in the world! Show off your super billiards skills! Compete with global players in this multiplayer pool 8 sports game! Play with your friends and make friends live online! 8 Ball Blitz is an unique free pool billiards sports game online! This top casual game combines the traditional 1-vs-1 matches and single mode, and 8 ball player tournaments! More great social functions such as Live billiards, the pool arena of club, and chat live! Let you experience different fun and glory than other 8 pool ball games! Game Features: - Multiplayer modes: 1-on-1 matches in real-time, show your skills to compete with 8 ball and snooker players worldwide! Multiple arenas, win up to 50,000 coins! - Pool 8 player tournament, grouping online, amateur/master match is waiting for you to stand out! - Single mode and practice arena, improve your skills and help you win in the match! - Unique 8 ball pool online game in video live chat, choose your favorite master, and barrage interaction at live! - Super Social System: sign in your Facebook account, invite friends to compete and even add any pool players! - Real-time chat live interactive, you can communicate freedomly in the club / the world! - Great 8 ball of hitting experience, perfect 3D pool tables rendering, and customize your cue and table! - Saving pots to increase your pool coins and cash! Rise! - Global ranking. Challenge players to increase your ranking, and play against to be the best pool player! - Exquisite tables and cues, collect your best cues, show off your cue to your opponents! Be the pool legend! - Spin the wheel! Many free rewards can be received daily! - Win matches to obtain chest, have chance to get free cues and promotion materials! - Complete tasks daily, claim accelerator, materials, coins, cue pieces and cashes! - Piggybank, earn extra cashes and coins! CASUAL POOL GAME, EASY TO PLAY 8 Ball Blitz is a casual arcade pool board game. The multiplayer billiards game restores the classic match mode, using 1-on-1 matches in real-time. Go for the simple shot, or use spin to pot the black in style, whoever hits the 8th into the bag first to get victory! In the fun sports pooking game, you will win bonuses and chests, get trophies and exclusive cues, upgrade cues, and let you play better skills in the game! You are the 8 ball king! RELAXED GAME OF POCKET BILLIARDS Fun arcade simulation sports ball game, and shooting the ball in the pooking billiards of city! Grab the pool cue and hit the pool ball to the pocket in pooking room. With 8 Ball Blitz, gameplay is king! Are you ready to challenge your friends? Join in the pool club, and become an eight-ball pool legend! Play with your friends and chat with billiard lovers all over the world and become a pool hero! Download this top table sports 8 ball game, you will be addicted in this 8 ball app! Whether you are snooker fans or 8-ball fans, you will have a fun! Start the journey of King of 8 ball pool! Welcome to share your ideas with us on our Facebook! Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/8BallBlitz

Screenshots

Pool3 screens
8 Ball Blitz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pool and 8 Ball Blitz both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 32% of 8 Ball Blitz's. Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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 Blitz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pool against 4.6 for 8 Ball Blitz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool has 73K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 32% of 8 Ball Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Ball Blitz every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pool versus 8 Ball Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool8 Ball Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (73K ratings) — better4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings73K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVintolo LtdTTG STUDIO

Customer experience

Pool

All ratings71,831 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews552 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative14.3%

8 Ball Blitz

All ratings1,162 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

User reviews

Pool

From 73K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No in-app purchases
  • 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Realistic pool physics
  • 🚀 Great way to pass the time
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Computer AI cheats or makes unrealistic shots
  • 🐛 Inconsistent with real pool rules
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings or customization

8 Ball Blitz

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 💡 Matches users with similar levels or cues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with syncing progress across devices
  • 🔍 Matchmaking could be improved
  • 🤖 Presence of cheaters/hackers
  • 📺 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

Pool

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Computer takes turns when it shouldn't
  • Cue ball placement issues after fouls
  • Balls getting stuck on table edges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add online multiplayer mode
  • Implement different difficulty levels for AI
  • Allow more control over cue ball and shot power
  • Include scoring/stats tracking
  • Add more table and ball customization options

8 Ball Blitz

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Syncing issues when switching devices
  • Freezing/crashing on certain devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add cushion shot table
  • Improve Facebook sign-in functionality

In-app purchases

None

Pool

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

8 Ball Blitz

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • Super Spin$0.99
  • Little Coins Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Little Cash Piggy Bank$0.99
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  • Value Cash deal 1$0.99
  • Endless treasure1$0.99
  • Novice Pack3$2.99
  • Spiderman suit$4.99
  • Sagittarius Box Deal 2$9.99
  • Wondrous Life Cue Deal$19.99

Questions

Is Pool free?
Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8 Ball Blitz free?
8 Ball Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pool or 8 Ball Blitz?
Pool is rated higher. Pool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while 8 Ball Blitz averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Pool or 8 Ball Blitz have ads?
8 Ball Blitz shows ads; Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool or 8 Ball Blitz?
Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8 Ball Blitz every 2 months. Most recently, Pool was updated on November 11, 2026 and 8 Ball Blitz on November 11, 2026.

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