# Pool vs 8 Pool Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against 8 Pool Master's 12. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 61%). On price, rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8 Pool Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Pool Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 61% of 8 Pool Master's.

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Pool Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | 8 Pool Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews) | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #176 |
| Size | 18 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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 Pool Master

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

**Currently charting:** #176 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 free?

Pool 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 or 8 Pool Master?

Pool and 8 Pool Master are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72K and 20K ratings respectively.

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

8 Pool Master shows ads; Pool does not.

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

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8 Pool Master every 3 months. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 24, 2026 and 8 Pool Master on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pool or 8 Pool Master?

Pool currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and 8 Pool Master at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*