# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Tournament Pool

The clearest difference is ads: Tournament Pool at none against 8 Ball Pool™'s shown. 8 Ball Pool™'s advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 43%) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 75). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Tournament Pool sells 20 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 75, 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 43% of Tournament Pool's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Tournament Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 130 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) | [Matchplay Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/459702075) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Sports, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #6 Top Free · Simulation, #14 Top Grossing · Simulation, #45 Top Free · Games, #119 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


### Tournament Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tournament-pool/id1584786409)

Experience realistic 3D pool with precise physics and intuitive controls. Master spin, follow, and draw to outplay opponents in various game modes, from single-player championships to online tournaments. Compete for glory and unlock new cues and ball sets.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Advanced physics engine, Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball), Single-player championship and challenges, Online multiplayer and tournaments, Cue ball control mechanics, Customizable cues and ball sets

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Break Cue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Chalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double XP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Championship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoticons Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| German Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA Theme Ball Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Tickets x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 40 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Boost x 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MegaStar Mansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional Cue Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Tournament Pool free?

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Tournament Pool averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.

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

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Tournament Pool every 5 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tournament Pool on September 17, 2026.

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