# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Clone Ball

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8M against Clone Ball's 21K. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 54%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Clone Ball sells 2 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 Clone Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 21K, 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 54% of Clone Ball's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Clone Ball every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Clone Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-ball/id1548516551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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, #6 Top Free · Simulation, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #44 Top Free · Games, #120 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


### Clone Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-ball/id1548516551)

Engage in a chaotic and fun experience by kicking cloning balls that multiply. Enjoy the satisfying sensation as more and more balls appear with every action.

**Highlights:** Kick cloning balls, Satisfying cloning effect, Casual gameplay, Endless ball multiplication

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads! | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Gets you free balls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Ads cause crashes
- Coins and shop features not working

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Option to disable haptics
- Ability to watch completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Clone Ball free?

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Clone Ball averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

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

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Clone Ball show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Clone Ball every 2 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Clone Ball on September 24, 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.*