Crazy 8s vs Neon8Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crazy 8s
Experience a fast-paced card game against three AI opponents. Match cards by number, letter, or color, or use an 8 card to change the suit. Explore additional rules for varied gameplay.
- Play against 3 computer opponents
- Match number, letter, or color
- Use 8 cards to switch colors
- Play with Mau Mau rules
- Includes special cards (Lose a Turn, Take a Card, Switchback)
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This card game is crazy fast and crazy fun. Play Crazy 8s against 3 computer opponents. Match number, letter, or color or play an 8 card to switch colors. For more crazy cards, play the Mau Mau rules and add Lose a Turn, Take a Card, and Switchback cards to the deck.
Neon8Ball
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NeonPool is a pool-puzzle game built with Apple's native stack, designed for players who value craftsmanship and efficiency. [Tech Specs] • Rendering: SpriteKit (Apple's native 2D engine) • Physics: SKPhysicsBody circular bodies, 60 FPS Metal • UI: SwiftUI (iOS 17+) • State: @Observable + UserDefaults persistence • Audio: System Sound + UIImpactFeedbackGenerator • Bundle size: ~4 MB, all local assets [Level Distribution] | Tier | Range | Limits | Obstacles | |-----------|-------|-----------------|----------------| | Tutorial | 1-5 | none | none | | Rookie | 6-12 | shot limit | none | | Advanced | 13-20 | shot + time | none | | Challenge | 21-27 | shot + time | static/moving | | Master | 28-30 | shot + time | moving + 8-ball| [3-Star Rating Algorithm] • Remaining shots >= 50% -> 3 stars • Remaining shots >= 20% -> 2 stars • Level cleared -> 1 star • Premature 8-ball / cue scratch -> fail [Privacy Compliance] • No user data collected • No third-party analytics SDK • No permissions required (no camera, location, contacts) • Fully offline, zero network traffic [Core Interaction] • Drag opposite to cue ball -> dashed aim line + power ring • Release -> applyImpulse fires the cue, shot count +1 • Auto-resolve when balls stop -> result overlay triggers [Compatibility] • iOS 17.0+ / iPhone-Only • Dark mode supported • Chinese (Simplified) / English auto-switch • Portrait only [Free Strategy] This is the complete, free version: - No IAP - No ads - No subscriptions - No hidden paywalls If you appreciate clean, native, engineering-driven games, NeonPool is worth your 4 MB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Neon8Ball at none against Crazy 8s's shown. Crazy 8s's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Crazy 8s | Neon8Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (388 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 388 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fishdog.net | 应龙 张 |
Bugs and requests
Crazy 8s
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game doesn't reset properly after winning
- Incorrect card behavior (e.g. 8s as first card)
- Difficulty distinguishing card colors
Requested features
4 requests- Adjustable game speed
- Manual card selection
- Multiplayer support
- Scoring and statistics
Neon8Ball
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Crazy 8s
No in-app purchases
Neon8Ball
No in-app purchases
