# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Strike The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Pool Strike's 2.6. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pool Strike's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 74%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Pool Strike 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Pool Strike's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about. 8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Strike every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Strike | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-strike/id1150929144/reviews) | | Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 7 | | Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | Yes | Yes | | Ads | Yes | **No** | | Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months | | Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases | | Best chart rank | **#2** | — | | Size | 212 MB | 51 MB | | Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** | | Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod | | Age rating | +12 | 4+ | | Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Funiza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078093806) | ## What reviewers say ### 8 Ball Pool™ [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831) **Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #16 Top Grossing · Simulation, #52 Top Free · Games, #131 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 **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 ### Pool Strike [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-strike/id1150929144) Experience a virtual 8 ball pool game with classic and unique multiplayer modes. Challenge players worldwide in exciting matches, compete for top scores, and enjoy social interactions with friends. Earn rewards and climb the leaderboards in this engaging billiards experience. **Highlights:** 4 player competition, Classic 8 ball pool, Online multiplayer, Strike Bonus, Lobby and chat, Top lists, Cue upgrades **Features:** macOS Compatibility **In-app purchases (10)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | 50.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time | | Special Cue Charge | $0.99 | one-time | | Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time | | 250.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time | | Special Cue Charge | $2.99 | one-time | | 750.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time | | Special Cue Charge | $5.99 | one-time | | 2 Million Coins | $10.99 | one-time | | 5 Million Coins | $19.99 | one-time | | Special Cue Charge | $19.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free? 8 Ball Pool™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Is Pool Strike free? Pool Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Strike? 8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Strike averages 2.6 from 7 ratings. ### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Strike have ads? 8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; Pool Strike does not. ### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Strike? 8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Strike every 2 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pool Strike on June 9, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*