# 8 Ball Pool™ vs 8Ball.io

The clearest difference is ads: 8Ball.io at none against 8 Ball Pool™'s shown. 8Ball.io also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 8 Ball Pool™'s advantage is ratings volume (4.8M vs 98) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, 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 8Ball.io 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 98, 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 90% of 8Ball.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | 8Ball.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8ballio/id1439095196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Maria Raca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456222159) |

## 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, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #16 Top Grossing · Simulation, #52 Top Free · Games, #129 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


### 8Ball.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8ballio/id1439095196)

Knock other players off the pool table to grow bigger and stronger. Be the last one standing in this addictive 8 ball pool game. Compete against players worldwide with smooth ball-rolling action and colorful graphics.

**Highlights:** Addictive 8 ball pool gameplay, Compete with global players, Grow bigger by knocking off opponents, Smooth ball-rolling action, Colorful graphics and effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is 8Ball.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or 8Ball.io?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while 8Ball.io averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or 8Ball.io have ads?

8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; 8Ball.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or 8Ball.io?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and 8Ball.io fortnightly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and 8Ball.io on October 1, 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.*