# Carrom Mania vs 8 Ball Pool™

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Carrom Mania's 4.1. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 32%) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carrom Mania sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 8 Ball Pool™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8 Ball Pool™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Carrom Mania's written reviews are positive against 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s.

Carrom Mania ships an update every 2 months, 8 Ball Pool™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrom Mania | 8 Ball Pool™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrom-mania/id340444557/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **4.8M** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 14 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334428561) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Carrom Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrom-mania/id340444557)

Experience a digital version of the classic board game, similar to pool or snooker. Aim to pocket discs using a striker, with different game modes and skill levels to challenge yourself. Offers intuitive touch controls and a guided tutorial for new players.

**Highlights:** Classic carrom board gameplay, Freestyle and Target modes, AI opponent mode, Intuitive touch controls, Game Center integration, Guided tutorial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### 8 Ball Pool™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Simulation, #3 Top Free · Sports, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #15 Top Grossing · Simulation, #44 Top Free · Games, #135 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Compete against friends and players worldwide in this addictive 3D pool simulation. Master your aiming and strategy to win matches, earn coins, and unlock exclusive items. Rise through the ranks in competitive tournaments and leagues to become a pool master.

**Highlights:** Real 3D pool game simulation, Challenge friends online, PvP and multiplayer modes, Customize cues and tables, Compete in tournaments and leagues, Earn Pool Coins and exclusive items

**Features:** iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Scratch and Win Scratchers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Golden Shots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pool Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent pool simulation
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🌍 Ability to play with people worldwide
- 🏆 Competitive tournaments and leagues
- 💰 Reasonable free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Rampant cheating and use of hacks
- ⚖️ Unfair matchmaking and skill-based pairing
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent glitches, bugs, and server issues
- 🔍 Lack of effective reporting/moderation system

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing or not being awarded correctly
- Cue sticks and visual elements becoming invisible
- Game freezing or disconnecting during critical moments
- Inconsistent ball physics and unpredictable shot outcomes
- Incorrect scoring and incorrect game outcomes

**Requested features**

- Improved anti-cheat measures
- Skill-based matchmaking system
- Better organization and management of cues/items
- Ability to challenge and play with friends
- More transparent and fair reward/progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrom Mania free?

Carrom Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

8 Ball Pool™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carrom Mania or 8 Ball Pool™?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. Carrom Mania averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 from 4.8M ratings.

### Do Carrom Mania or 8 Ball Pool™ have ads?

Both Carrom Mania and 8 Ball Pool™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carrom Mania or 8 Ball Pool™?

Carrom Mania ships an update every 2 months, and 8 Ball Pool™ fortnightly. Most recently, Carrom Mania was updated on November 6, 2026 and 8 Ball Pool™ on November 7, 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.*