# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Trickshots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8 Ball Pool™ at 74% against Pool Trickshots's 46%. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 531) 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 Pool Trickshots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 531, 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 46% of Pool Trickshots's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Trickshots monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Trickshots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 531 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 46.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 226 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) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## 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 Trickshots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-trickshots/id1550606748)

Master your billiard skills in this single-player pool game. Enjoy an exciting adventure around the world with over 700 levels, realistic physics, and fun challenges. Play online or offline and collect cues to become an 8 Ball Pool legend.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Over 700 levels, Global adventure, Variety of table designs, Fun trickshot challenges, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Accurate and realistic
- 💡 Challenging and skill-based
- 🔒 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Game freezes after watching ads
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past loading screen
- Progress lost after updates
- Aim and power controls not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to remove ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pool Trickshots free?

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Trickshots averages 4.6 from 531 ratings.

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

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pool Trickshots show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Trickshots monthly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pool Trickshots on September 7, 2026.

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