# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Really Weird Pool

The clearest difference is update cadence: 8 Ball Pool™ at fortnightly against Really Weird Pool's every 5 months. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 488) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Really Weird Pool 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 488, 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 65% of Really Weird Pool's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Really Weird Pool every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Really Weird Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.6 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-weird-pool/id1369179170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 488 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #14 Top Grossing · Simulation, #51 Top Free · Games, #130 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


### Really Weird Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-weird-pool/id1369179170)

Experience the classic game of pool with a twist. Enjoy uniquely shaped tables for a fresh challenge, playable solo, with friends, or against others online. Master your shots on a variety of unconventional designs.

**Highlights:** Weird shaped pool tables, Play with friends online, Local multiplayer, Play against computer, Variety of table shapes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great pool game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive physics
- 👍 Challenging table shapes
- 👍 Short ads (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on game start
- 🐛 Glitch preventing multiplayer play
- 🐛 Sensitive aiming line
- 🐛 Hard to read ball numbers
- 🐛 Cue stick difficult to align

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to start a game
- Game goes to main menu after one multiplayer session
- Line up is too sensitive
- Cue stick always pointing away from balls
- Full page ad with no visible close button

**Requested features**

- Add more tables
- Add 9 ball game mode
- Add 100 ball game mode
- British 8-ball color scheme
- More table shapes (O, 8, +, ~, *, #, 3, Ring, 0, Infinity)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Really Weird Pool free?

Really Weird Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Really Weird Pool?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Really Weird Pool averages 4.6 from 488 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Really Weird Pool have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Really Weird Pool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Really Weird Pool?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Really Weird Pool every 5 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Really Weird Pool on September 28, 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.*