# Subway Surfers vs 8 Ball Pool™

Subway Surfers and 8 Ball Pool™ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subway Surfers against 4.8 for 8 Ball Pool™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9M and 4.8M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, 8 Ball Pool™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | 8 Ball Pool™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9M | **4.8M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #7 | **#3** |
| Size | 394 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Action, #24 Top Free · Casual, #45 Top Free · Games, #83 Top Grossing · Action, #200 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure, dodging trains and outsmarting a persistent guard. Utilize hoverboards, jetpacks, and acrobatic moves to achieve high scores and compete with friends in this visually vibrant game.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind on trains, Hoverboard surfing, Paint-powered jetpack, Fast swipe acrobatics, Challenge friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- More customization options for characters
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #12 Top Grossing · Simulation, #58 Top Free · Games, #126 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 Subway Surfers free?

Subway Surfers 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, Subway Surfers or 8 Ball Pool™?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 from 4.8M ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or 8 Ball Pool™ have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and 8 Ball Pool™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or 8 Ball Pool™?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and 8 Ball Pool™ fortnightly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 3, 2026 and 8 Ball Pool™ on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or 8 Ball Pool™?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and 8 Ball Pool™ at #3. 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.*