# Pool vs Infinity 8 Ball™

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 #141). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 12 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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | Infinity 8 Ball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool/id332184886/reviews) | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#35** |
| Size | 18 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Playorcas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609032240) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Infinity 8 Ball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-8-ball/id1609032238)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Sports, #137 Top Free · Sports, #198 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| infinity8ball diamond 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball chalk offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball infinity offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| quest battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| chalk weekly offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| quest static offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball quest pass 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity8ball diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #141 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*