# Pool vs 8 Ball Blitz

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.

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.

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.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Ball Blitz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | 8 Ball Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-blitz-billiards-games/id1517574214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [TTG STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014914353) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-blitz-billiards-games/id1517574214)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Coins Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Cash Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Cash deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless treasure1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spiderman suit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sagittarius Box Deal 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wondrous Life Cue Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues when switching devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add cushion shot table
- Improve Facebook sign-in functionality


## Frequently asked 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 12, 2026 and 8 Ball Blitz on November 11, 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.*