# 8 Ball Pool™ vs eFootball™

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | eFootball™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.3 (516K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efootball/id1117270703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 516K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 50.3% 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 | **#2** |
| Size | 211 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## 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, #12 Top Grossing · Simulation, #53 Top Free · Games, #115 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


### eFootball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efootball/id1117270703)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Sports, #4 Top Grossing · Action, #10 Top Free · Sports, #25 Top Free · Action, #43 Top Grossing · Games, #108 Top Grossing, #178 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Set: Luis Suárez | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set: Darwin Núñez | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 myClub Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 260Coins(Paid130+Free130) | $1.19 | one-time |
| 130Coins(PaidCoins130) | $1.19 | one-time |
| Starter Set: Iker Casillas | $2.49 | one-time |
| 300Coins(Paid293+Free7) | $2.69 | one-time |
| 310 myClub Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 840Coins(Paid530+Free310) | $4.59 | one-time |
| 840Coins(Paid530+Free310) | $4.79 | one-time |
| 550Coins(Paid530+Free20) | $4.79 | one-time |
| 750Coins(Paid715+Free35) | $6.49 | one-time |
| 1630Coins(Paid975+Free655) | $8.79 | one-time |
| 1040Coins(Paid975+Free65) | $8.79 | one-time |
| 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480) | $16.90 | one-time |
| 2130Coins(Paid1950+Free180) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3250Coins(Paid2930+Free320) | $26.99 | one-time |
| 5700Coins(Paid4860+Free840) | $43.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 31, 2026 and eFootball™ on October 31, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*