# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pro Darts 2026+

8 Ball Pool™ and Pro Darts 2026+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Pro Darts 2026+'s. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 2.5K). Pro Darts 2026+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Pro Darts 2026+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 8 Ball Pool™ against 4.7 for Pro Darts 2026+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 36% of Pro Darts 2026+'s.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pro Darts 2026+ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pro Darts 2026+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-darts-2026-plus/id1586517816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [iWare Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443800612) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #55 Top Free · Games, #121 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Pro Darts 2026+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-darts-2026-plus/id1586517816)

Experience a realistic darts simulation with customizable boards, millions of dart component combinations, and various game modes. Features include practice, quick play, leagues, and tournaments, with adjustable player assist for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fully textured 3D game environments, Millions of dart component combinations, Adjustable 'player assist' system, Multiple game modes (Practice, Quick Play, League, Tournament), Customizable player profiles and progression, Various dart board types and game variations, Multiplayer options (Online, Local Network, Pass and Play)

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Almost real gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great classic darts game
- 👍 Customizable darts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate game rules and scoring
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 🐛 Unbalanced AI difficulty
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Outdated UI and graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect bust rules
- Inconsistent scoring
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Online play with friends
- More customization options
- Improved AI difficulty balancing
- Faster gameplay and less downtime
- Support for landscape orientation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pro Darts 2026+ free?

Pro Darts 2026+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pro Darts 2026+?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pro Darts 2026+ averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pro Darts 2026+ have ads?

8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; Pro Darts 2026+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pro Darts 2026+?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pro Darts 2026+ every 7 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pro Darts 2026+ on October 30, 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.*