# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Blitz

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8M against Pool Blitz's 4.2K. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 53%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Blitz sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Pool Blitz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 4.2K, 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 53% of Pool Blitz's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Blitz every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [CherryPop Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464521049) |

## 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 Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #50 Top Free · Games, #122 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 Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-blitz/id1464521050)

Experience realistic 8-ball pool with stunning 3D graphics and thrilling multiplayer modes. Challenge friends in 1v1 matches or tournaments, and enjoy fast-paced Blitz Mode. Play seamlessly across devices with cross-play.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Blitz Modes, Cross-play across devices, 1v1 matches and tournaments, Customizable cues and balls, Portrait mode for one-handed play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A HANDFUL OF GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blitz Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Blitz Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Shot Mini Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| A BOX OF GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Tournament Week1 Promo4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Pop Up Ads promotion | $7.99 | one-time |
| A BRIEFCASE OF GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pool Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pool pass | $13.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATIVER BILLARD-PASS | $17.99 | one-time |
| A DUFFLE BAG OF GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| A SAFE OF GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging multiplayer experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🔓 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Presence of bots/cheaters
- 🔒 Account recovery issues
- 🔍 Lack of visibility on aiming
- 📺 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Leaderboard/ranking issues
- Syncing problems when switching devices
- Reward boxes not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Implement a training/practice mode
- Introduce a club/tournament system
- Allow account syncing across devices
- Improve customer support responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pool Blitz free?

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Blitz averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Blitz have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pool Blitz show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Blitz every 6 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pool Blitz on September 22, 2026.

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