# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Bump Pop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8 Ball Pool™ at 74% against Bump Pop's 9%. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 29K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Bump Pop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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 Bump Pop sells 5 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 29K, 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 9% of Bump Pop's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Bump Pop weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Bump Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bump-pop/id1631334873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Simulation, #2 Top Free · Sports, #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #15 Top Grossing · Simulation, #31 Top Free · Games, #123 Top Grossing · Games, #178 Top Free (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


### Bump Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bump-pop/id1631334873)

A hyper-casual runner game where you multiply your ball by bouncing off targets. Dodge obstacles and guide your growing horde to the finish line for maximum points. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Cloning mechanic for multiplying balls, Smooth ball physics and responsive controls, Hyper-casual, intuitive gameplay, Navigate obstacle courses with ramps and gaps, Endless replayability with new paths

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Balls | $0.49 | one-time |
| Rare Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epic Balls | $1.49 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Quick rounds for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🕰️ Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing off-screen
- Levels freezing or not registering completion
- Inconsistent camera angles and controls

**Requested features**

- More varied level designs
- Offline play mode
- Reduced ad frequency
- Better progression system with meaningful upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Bump Pop free?

Bump Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Bump Pop averages 4.5 from 29K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Bump Pop have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Bump Pop show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Bump Pop weekly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bump Pop on October 27, 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.*