# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Billiards 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: 8 Ball Pool™ at fortnightly against Pool Billiards 3D's every 20 months. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 579). On price, review sentiment, 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 Pool Billiards 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8 Ball Pool™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 579, 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 70% of Pool Billiards 3D's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Billiards 3D every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Billiards 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.4 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-billiards-3d/id1244663144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 579 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## 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, #14 Top Grossing · Simulation, #45 Top Free · Games, #126 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 Billiards 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-billiards-3d/id1244663144)

Experience realistic pool gameplay with multiple game modes and customizable tables. Improve your skills with precise controls and physics in this addictive simulation.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (8 Ball, 9 Ball, UK 8 Ball, Time Trial, Practice), Realistic physics and angles, Customizable pool tables, Single Player vs CPU, Pass n Play with friends, Spin/English control, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- ⏱️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🕹️ Feels like playing real pool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤖 CPU difficulty too high
- 🔍 Limited camera views for some shots
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing ball status
- 💰 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cue ball placement issues after scratches
- Incorrect ball sinking rules
- Inconsistent cue ball behavior near pockets
- Ads causing app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable camera angles
- Improved ball tracking and status display
- Ability to save and load games
- More game modes and variations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pool Billiards 3D free?

Pool Billiards 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Billiards 3D?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Billiards 3D averages 4.4 from 579 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Billiards 3D have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pool Billiards 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Billiards 3D?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Billiards 3D every 20 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pool Billiards 3D on September 7, 2026.

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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.*