# Ball vs Pool Blitz

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Blitz at 4.7 against Ball's 4.4. Ball's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 53%) and ratings volume (21K vs 4.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pool Blitz sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pool Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Ball's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pool Blitz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ball ships an update monthly, Pool Blitz every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball | Pool Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-hop-bowling/id423927879/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) | [CherryPop Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464521049) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-hop-bowling/id423927879)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4x all tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12,500 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x all tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 36,000 Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Saver | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic arcade experience
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Great for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of game modes or challenges
- 💰 Expensive ticket prices for new tables/balls
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent ball controls and physics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or exits to home screen
- Score not properly recorded or displayed
- Tickets disappearing from user accounts

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More customization options for tables and balls
- Improved ticket earning system
- Ability to turn off or reduce ads


### Pool Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050)

Experience realistic 8-ball pool with stunning 3D graphics and thrilling multiplayer modes. Challenge friends in 1v1 matches or tournaments, and enjoy fast-paced Blitz Mode. Play seamlessly across devices with cross-play.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Blitz Modes, Cross-play across devices, 1v1 matches and tournaments, Customizable cues and balls, Portrait mode for one-handed play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A HANDFUL OF GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Mini Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| A BOX OF GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Pop Up Ads promotion | $7.99 | one-time |
| A BRIEFCASE OF GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pool Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pool pass | $13.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $17.99 | one-time |
| A DUFFLE BAG OF GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| A SAFE OF GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging multiplayer experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🔓 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Presence of bots/cheaters
- 🔒 Account recovery issues
- 🔍 Lack of visibility on aiming
- 📺 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Leaderboard/ranking issues
- Syncing problems when switching devices
- Reward boxes not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Implement a training/practice mode
- Introduce a club/tournament system
- Allow account syncing across devices
- Improve customer support responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball free?

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

### Is Pool Blitz free?

Pool Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball or Pool Blitz?

Pool Blitz is rated higher. Ball averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Pool Blitz averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Ball or Pool Blitz have ads?

Both Ball and Pool Blitz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball or Pool Blitz?

Ball ships an update monthly, and Pool Blitz every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ball was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pool Blitz on October 29, 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.*