# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pyramid Billiard

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8M against Pyramid Billiard's 1.3K. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Pyramid Billiard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 8 Ball Pool™ against 4.8 for Pyramid Billiard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Pyramid Billiard's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pyramid Billiard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pyramid Billiard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-billiard/id1130364998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 262 MB |
| 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) | [Kindzasoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619599274) |

## 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 Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #48 Top Free · Games, #128 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


### Pyramid Billiard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-billiard/id1130364998)

Experience a highly realistic 3D simulation of Russian Billiards, also known as Pyramid Billiard. Challenge friends in online multiplayer matches with stunning graphics and physics.

**Highlights:** Russian Billiard simulation, Online multiplayer, Realistic physics, Stunning 3D graphics, Play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chips Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Few Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chips Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chips Pack Big | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bunch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chips Pack Superbig | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grand Chips Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Unbalanced difficulty
- 🐛 Laggy online play
- 🐛 Narrow pockets

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Cue alignment freezes
- Incorrect ball physics in certain situations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to play with friends
- Implement a chat feature
- Improve customization options
- Introduce a ranking/progression system
- Add more game modes (e.g. snooker, 9-ball)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pyramid Billiard free?

Pyramid Billiard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pyramid Billiard?

Pyramid Billiard is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pyramid Billiard averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pyramid Billiard have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pyramid Billiard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pyramid Billiard?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pyramid Billiard every 2 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pyramid Billiard on November 6, 2026.

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