# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Golf Clash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8 Ball Pool™ at 74% against Golf Clash's 38%. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Golf Clash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

8 Ball Pool™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8M and 2.1M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Golf Clash's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Golf Clash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Golf Clash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-clash-golfing-simulator/id1089225191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 2.1M |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #3 | #3 |
| Size | 211 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #55 Top Free · Games, #111 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in challenging 3D pool games against friends and players worldwide. Master your aiming and strategy to win matches, earn coins, and unlock exclusive items. Compete in leagues and tournaments to become a pool master.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer PvP mode, Challenge friends directly, Customize cues and tables, Earn Pool Coins, Compete in leagues and tournaments, Level system for matchmaking

**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


### Golf Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-clash-golfing-simulator/id1089225191)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Grossing · Simulation, #45 Top Free · Sports, #73 Top Grossing · Games, #135 Top Free · Simulation, #174 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling arcade-style golf simulation. Compete against players worldwide in 1v1 matches or enjoy solo tournaments on beautiful, real-world courses. Master shot mechanics, collect gear, and climb leaderboards to become the ultimate golf champion.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer golf games, 1v1 challenges, Solo tournaments, Real-world golf courses, Arcade-style game modes, Customizable gear and balls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| handful of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Single | $0.99 | one-time |
| box of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opening Round Qualifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Multiple | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| sack of gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Quick and easy to pick up
- 👍 Fantastic graphics and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shots not registering correctly
- Sudden disconnections during gameplay
- Inconsistent ball behavior and trajectories

**Requested features**

- Practice mode or driving range
- Ability to customize clubs and shots
- Fairer matchmaking system
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Golf Clash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Golf Clash?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Golf Clash averages 4.5 from 2.1M ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Golf Clash have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Golf Clash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Golf Clash?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Golf Clash every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Golf Clash on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Golf Clash?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Golf Clash 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.*