Pool vs Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Single player mode
- Two player mode
- Left and right-handed support
- 3D ball animation
- Aiming hint
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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!
Ball
Experience the classic arcade ball roller game on your mobile device. Aim for targets, chase high scores, and utilize a unique bonus icon system to multiply your earnings and extend your gameplay. Collect unique balls and unlock new lane themes as you compete globally.
- Arcade ball roller gameplay
- Original bonus icon system
- Score multipliers
- Ticket rewards and prize redemption
- Simulation physics
- Collectible balls and unlockable lane themes
- Global leaderboards
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You remember that arcade machine at the bowling alley. The one you fed quarters into for hours. Ball-Hop Bowling brings it back — right in your pocket. Roll the ball. Aim for the rings. Chase the high score. It's the closest thing to the real arcade experience on mobile — and it's been the #1 arcade ball roller game for over 15 years. THE ORIGINAL BONUS ICON SYSTEM The mechanic the whole category copied — and nobody does better.Three targets. Three rewards. One compounding streak.Hit the Ticket Icon to bank bonus tickets. Hit the Exclamation Icon to stack your score multiplier — x2, x3, x4 and beyond. Hit the Ball Icon to earn an extra ball and keep your game alive.Chain 3 Bonus Icons and you're On Fire. Chain 6 and you're Burning Up.The longer your streak, the higher your multiplier, the more you earn.Simple to learn. Impossible to put down. WHY PLAYERS KEEP COMING BACK - Simulation physics that actually feel like the real thing - Dozens of unique balls to collect and show off - Multiple lane themes to unlock and play - Bonus multipliers to chase insane high scores - Ticket rewards — earn them, redeem them, collect prizes BUILT FOR ALL AGES Whether you're killing five minutes or chasing leaderboard glory, Ball-Hop Bowling fits your pace. No learning curve. No complicated controls. Just swipe, roll, and score. COMPETE WITH THE WORLD Sign in with Game Center and climb the global leaderboards. Every roll counts. YOUR GAME, YOUR WAY Customize everything — your ball, your lane, your style. Unlock new gear with tickets you earn just by playing. Swipe up to launch. Tilt to aim. Bank shots welcome. Install Ball-Hop Bowling — the original arcade ball roller. Bug reports or suggestions? Skip the review — reach us at support@renownent.com or facebook.com/ballhopbowling
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Ball's 10. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73K and 21K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pool's written reviews are positive against 71% of Ball's.
Pool ships an update every 6 weeks, Ball monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pool | Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (73K ratings) — better | 4.4 (21K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews — better | 70.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 73K — better | 21K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintolo Ltd | Renown Entertainment |
Customer experience
Pool
Ball
User reviews
Pool
From 73K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Ball
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic arcade experience
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Great for quick gaming sessions
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of game modes or challenges
- 💰 Expensive ticket prices for new tables/balls
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent ball controls and physics
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
Ball
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes or exits to home screen
- Score not properly recorded or displayed
- Tickets disappearing from user accounts
Requested features
4 requests- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More customization options for tables and balls
- Improved ticket earning system
- Ability to turn off or reduce ads
In-app purchases
Pool
No in-app purchases
Ball
- 5,000 Tickets$0.99
- Pirate$0.99
- 4x all tickets$0.99
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- Upgrade$1.99
- 12,500 Tickets$1.99
- 2x all tickets$1.99
- 25,000 Tickets$2.99
- 36,000 Tickets$3.99
- 50,000 Tickets$4.99
- Time Saver$5.99
