# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Flip Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: 8 Ball Pool™ at fortnightly against Flip Master's every 3 months. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 97K) and chart position (#3 vs #83). 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 Flip Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Flip Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 97K, 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 78% of Flip Master's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Flip Master every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Flip Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.7 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-master/id1214283838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 97K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #83 |
| Size | 212 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [MotionVolt Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045516044) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #16 Top Grossing · Simulation, #50 Top Free · Games, #132 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


### Flip Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-master/id1214283838)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Master trampoline tricks with a realistic physics engine. Perform flips, jumps, and bounces across various locations, unlock new skills, and customize characters. Record and share your best moves.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Variety of locations, Unlockable skills and tricks, Customizable characters, Power-ups, Record and share moves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Bar Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Sixpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Way Too Heavy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Top | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Mountain | $9.99 | one-time |
| End of the Rainbow | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Realistic graphics and physics
- 💡 Variety of characters, flips, and locations
- 🚀 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤕 Unrealistic injury mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed or unresponsive flips
- Trampoline glitches causing unexpected deaths
- Spin wheel not awarding promised rewards
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- More female characters
- Ability to customize character appearance
- Longer-lasting power-ups
- More exotic and difficult tricks
- Ability to land on stomach


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Flip Master free?

Flip Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Flip Master?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Flip Master averages 4.7 from 97K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Flip Master have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Flip Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Flip Master?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Flip Master every 3 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Flip Master on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Flip Master?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Flip Master at #83. 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.*