Comparison

8 Ball Pool™ vs eFootball™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

8 Ball Pool™

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
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Do you want to play in the world of pool games? 8 Ball Pool is an addictive challenging game based on real 3D pool games, where you will challenge your friends online. Become a master of the pool! The game 8 Ball Pool is easy to win. You just have to select the pool table and get ready. Join us and challenge your friends to this ball game in PvP mode. Use your pool strategy with the cue wisely in this online multiplayer ball game as every round will be more difficult after each level. You can play in multiplayer or PvP mode in different pool tables. Become the best pool player and challenge your friends in this pool game! You can play pool in multiplayer or PvP mode using different balls and table types. 8 Ball Pool is designed to help your intelligence. You will improve the aim when shooting balls with the cue. CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS Playing pool in multiplayer tournaments with friends is easy: Sign in for free with your Miniclip or Facebook account and you’ll be able to challenge your friends straight from this multiplayer 8 ball game. Challenge friends to a PvP pool match on the go. Aim and shoot your best balls with a customized cue in our online 3D PvP tournament! PLAY FOR POOL COINS AND WIN EXCLUSIVE ITEMS Customize your cue and pool table! In every competitive PvP match you play in our league, there’ll be Pool Coins at stake – win the match and the Coins are yours. You can also buy new items in the Pool Shop. Compete in our 3D multiplayer league and become a master of 8 balls in 3D! The 8 Ball level system means you’re always facing challenging players in the 8 ball league. Play multiplayer 8 Ball Pool to increase your ranking in our pool league and get access to more exclusive 8 Ball Pool match locations, where you play and compete against the best online pool players. 8 Ball Pool has different match levels: It doesn't matter if you're an amateur or a pro player, take your chance in our PvP competitions with your friends and other players and win the pool challenge: Aim with the cue and prove your skills in this free 8 ball online tournament. This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items). TERMS AND CONDITIONS: http://www.miniclip.com/terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: http://www.miniclip.com/privacy ------------------------------------ Miniclip: http://www.miniclip.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/miniclip Instagram: http://instagram.com/8ballpool TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@8ballpool YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UC5gI7s4v4fu0IPHNnPGrPAA

About

eFootball™

Experience the next generation of soccer gaming with this evolution of PES. Build your dream team by signing players, develop their skills, and compete in matches against AI or other players online. Enjoy weekly live updates reflecting real-world soccer events and customize your stadium.

Highlights
  • Build your dream team
  • Sign current superstars and legends
  • Develop player stats and skills
  • Compete in AI or online matches
  • Weekly live updates
  • Customize stadium elements
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■ "eFootball™" - An Evolution from "PES" It's an all-new era of digital soccer: "PES" has now evolved into "eFootball™"! And now you can experience the next generation of soccer gaming with "eFootball™"! ■ Welcoming Newcomers After downloading, you can learn the basic controls of the game via a step-by-step tutorial that includes practical demonstrations! Complete them all, and receive Lionel Messi! We have also added the Smart Assist setting to help users enjoy the fun and excitement of playing matches, even if they are new to the game. Without entering complex commands, get past the opposing defense with a brilliant dribble or pass, then score a goal with a powerful shot. [Ways of Playing] Friend Matches and Co-op Matches with up to three a side are also in store. So get together with some friends and have a blast. ■ Player Development Develop players through matches and special items, and strengthen their abilities. Improve players the way you like, or use the "Auto Select" setting to develop them automatically. [For More Fun] ■ Enjoy Each Phase of the Soccer Season Download weekly data that reflects player transfers and match achievements from real life. Build up your team and play thrilling matches based on the latest happenings in the world of soccer. ■ Customize a Stadium Get Stadium Elements, such as Tifos and Giant Props, and customize your own stadium. Add color to the game by arranging your stadium however you like! *Users with one of the following nations as their Country/Region of Residence will not have access to loot boxes that require eFootball™ Coins as payment. Belgium, Brazil (users under 18 years of age) *Users that have set the following as their Country/Region of Residence will require consent from a parent or legal guardian in order to access loot boxes that utilize eFootball™ Coins. Germany (users under 12 years of age), Denmark (users under 15 years of age), United States of America (users under 16 years of age) [For the Latest News] New features, modes, events, and gameplay improvements will be continuously implemented. For more information, see the official eFootball™ website. [Downloading the Game] Approximately 3.5 GB of free storage space is required to download and install eFootball™. Please make sure you have enough free space before beginning the download. We also recommend that you use a Wi-Fi connection to download the base game and any of its updates. [Online Connectivity] An internet connection is required to play eFootball™. We also strongly recommend playing with a stable connection to ensure you get the most out of the game.

Screenshots

8 Ball Pool™4 screens
eFootball™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against eFootball™'s 4.3. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 516K). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8 Ball Pool™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and eFootball™ sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

8 Ball Pool™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 516K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of eFootball™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, eFootball™ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
8 Ball Pool™ versus eFootball™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball Pool™eFootball™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.8M ratings) — better4.3 (516K ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better50.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8M — better516K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB3.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMiniclip.comKONAMI

Customer experience

8 Ball Pool™

All ratings4,805,949 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews16,513 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative22.7%

eFootball™

All ratings511,084 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews8,545 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative42.4%

User reviews

8 Ball Pool™

From 4.8M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤖 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

eFootball™

From 516K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Amazing graphics
  • 👍 Realistic football experience
  • 💰 Generous with free in-game currency

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls and responsiveness
  • 🤖 Scripted and unbalanced AI
  • 💰 Difficult to obtain top players without spending money
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and lack of content

Bugs and requests

8 Ball Pool™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

eFootball™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passing and shooting issues
  • Inconsistent referee decisions
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Disconnection problems in online matches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options for players
  • Implement a proper career/manager mode
  • Improve online matchmaking and reduce lag
  • Introduce a trading system for players

In-app purchases

10 purchases

8 Ball Pool™

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium Membership$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • Golden Spin$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • 5 Scratch and Win Scratchers$1.99
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  • Stack of Cash$1.99
  • Special Pack 1$1.99
  • 3 Golden Shots$1.99
  • Pile of Coins$4.99
  • Special Pack 2$4.99
  • Pool Pass$4.99
21 purchases

eFootball™

One-time21
  • Starter Set: Luis Suárez$0.99
  • Starter Set: Darwin Núñez$0.99
  • 100 myClub Coins$0.99
Show 18 more
  • Starter Set 1$0.99
  • 260Coins(Paid130+Free130)13 variants$1.19
  • 130Coins(PaidCoins130)$1.19
  • Starter Set: Iker Casillas$2.49
  • 300Coins(Paid293+Free7)$2.69
  • 310 myClub Coin$2.99
  • Starter Set 2$2.99
  • 840Coins(Paid530+Free310)3 variants$4.59
  • 840Coins(Paid530+Free310)9 variants$4.79
  • 550Coins(Paid530+Free20)$4.79
  • 750Coins(Paid715+Free35)$6.49
  • 1630Coins(Paid975+Free655)4 variants$8.79
  • 1040Coins(Paid975+Free65)$8.79
  • 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480)2 variants$16.90
  • 2130Coins(Paid1950+Free180)$17.99
  • 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480)3 variants$17.99
  • 3250Coins(Paid2930+Free320)$26.99
  • 5700Coins(Paid4860+Free840)$43.99

Questions

Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?
8 Ball Pool™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eFootball™ free?
eFootball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or eFootball™?
8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while eFootball™ averages 4.3 from 516K ratings.
Do 8 Ball Pool™ or eFootball™ have ads?
Both 8 Ball Pool™ and eFootball™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or eFootball™?
8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and eFootball™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 30, 2026 and eFootball™ on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or eFootball™?
8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and eFootball™ at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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