# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pocket Pool Pro

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Pocket Pool Pro's 4.2. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 903) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Pocket Pool Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 74%). 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 Pocket Pool Pro sells 2 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 903, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Pocket Pool Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Pool Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pocket Pool Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.2 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 903 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Ezjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/557788041) |

## 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, #17 Top Grossing · Simulation, #56 Top Free · Games, #131 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


### Pocket Pool Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953)

Experience realistic 3D billiards with intuitive controls. Play against AI in 8-ball or 9-ball modes, or test your skills in challenging levels with limited cues. Enjoy vibrant graphics and various tables.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D ball physics, Versus Mode (AI), Challenge Mode (levels), 8 Ball and 9 Ball rules, 150+ arcade levels, Adjustable AI difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Cues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Longger Aimming Line | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Realistic physics and gameplay
- 💡 Good variety of game modes
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Sensitive aiming controls
- 🔧 Inaccurate ball physics at times
- 🔧 Cheating AI behavior in some games

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring in 8-ball and 9-ball modes
- Inability to sink 8-ball on break without losing
- Cue ball control issues when opponent sinks both solids and stripes

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Tournament/league play options
- Ability to save/load game progress
- More customization options for cues and table
- Improved ball tracking and feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pocket Pool Pro free?

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

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pocket Pool Pro averages 4.2 from 903 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pocket Pool Pro have ads?

8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; Pocket Pool Pro does not.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Pool Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Pool Pro on October 15, 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.*