Comparison

Pool vs Infinity 8 Ball™

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
Currently charting
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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

Infinity 8 Ball™

Experience a realistic 8-ball pool game with intuitive controls and authentic physics. Compete in global PvP matches, challenging modes, and upgrade your gear to become a pool king. Enjoy fair play and exciting gameplay with friends or players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Easier aiming and precise power control
  • Multiplayer 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker
  • Gear and cue upgrades
  • Challenging game modes
  • Global PvP matchmaking
  • Leaderboards and exclusive prizes
Features
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Tired of boring games full of cheating and unappealing rules? We would like to say to world players of the 8-ball game: Thank you for your patience! Infinity 8 Ball™ is now officially available online. It will offer all 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker players a refreshingly different experience. With Infinity 8 Ball™ you will experience: Easier aiming, and more pot chances on your phone No more shooting against a ruler. With Infinity 8 Ball™, the target line is longer, the angle is easier to adjust and the power control is more precise. Even a beginner can give amazing shots. All you have to do is have fun. A true physical experience with authentic shots We have gone to great lengths to simulate the experience of hitting a real billiard ball so that the force, direction, collision, spin and lighting are precisely the same as in the physical world. Parameters from the coefficient of friction of the tablecloth to the feedback from the collisions between the balls and the table, to the cue itself have all gone through numerous iterations. The gear must be constantly upgraded, even for an excellent player The more powerful the gear, the better you will be able to win a competition. You can keep earning coins and chests as you play to keep upgrading your cue and props, allowing you to enjoy playing 8-ball in many different scenarios with different rules. A more exciting Challenge mode in addition to the regular games Special-shaped tables, special scoring rules, one-shot challenges, special events... Join the 24/7 exciting challenge with updates from time to time. You will be ranked in the rankings of global players and have the chance to win exclusive prizes. What is your global ranking in your expert Challenge mode? 24-hour global PvPs Well-matched players can greatly improve your skills. We have introduced the matching algorithm, which selects the best match from global online players, to help you progress in competitions. You are welcome to follow us on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075883630039

Screenshots

Pool3 screens
Infinity 8 Ball™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Infinity 8 Ball™'s 14. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 42%). Infinity 8 Ball™'s advantage is chart position (#35 vs #143). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Infinity 8 Ball™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pool versus Infinity 8 Ball™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolInfinity 8 Ball™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72K ratings)4.6 (38K ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings72K — better38K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#143#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB516 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVintolo LtdPlayorcas

Customer experience

Pool

All ratings71,831 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%

Infinity 8 Ball™

All ratings37,794 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,554 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral13.3%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

Pool

From 72K 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

Infinity 8 Ball™

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Realistic pool physics
  • 🤝 Friendly and courteous players
  • 👍 Steady app updates and improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 🤖 Presence of bot players
  • 🤔 Confusing reward system and unclear game mechanics

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

Infinity 8 Ball™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cue ball behavior and shot trajectories not accurate
  • Rewards and gems disappearing without explanation
  • Frequent server connection issues and game freezes
  • Inconsistent and unfair matchmaking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add practice mode without opponents
  • Improve shot guidelines and accuracy
  • Allow customization of player name and avatar
  • Implement a better chat system for player interactions
  • Provide more transparency on the game's reward and progression systems

In-app purchases

None

Pool

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Infinity 8 Ball™

One-time12
  • infinity8ball diamond 1$1.99
  • infinity8ball infinity offer 1$1.99
  • infinity8ball chalk offer 1$2.99
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  • infinity8ball piggy bank$2.99
  • infinity8ball infinity offer 2$2.99
  • quest battle pass$4.99
  • chalk weekly offer 1$4.99
  • quest static offer 1$4.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 2$4.99
  • infinity8ball quest pass 10$9.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 3$9.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 4$19.99

Questions

Is Pool free?
Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinity 8 Ball™ free?
Infinity 8 Ball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™?
Pool and Infinity 8 Ball™ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72K and 38K ratings respectively.
Do Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™ have ads?
Infinity 8 Ball™ shows ads; Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™?
Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Most recently, Pool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Infinity 8 Ball™ on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™?
Pool currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Infinity 8 Ball™ at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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