# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Table Challenge

The clearest difference is price: 8 Ball Pool™ at Free against Pool Table Challenge's $2.99. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 1). Pool Table Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

8 Ball Pool™ is free to download; Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99 up front. 8 Ball Pool™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Pool Table Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool Table Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Table Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-table-challenge/id6444575964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #130 |
| Size | 212 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## 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 Free · Simulation, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #14 Top Grossing · Simulation, #51 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


### Pool Table Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-table-challenge/id6444575964)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a realistic pool hall simulation on your mobile device. Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Snooker with AI opponents or pass-and-play multiplayer. Features adjustable camera views and helpful tutorials.

**Highlights:** Multiple pool game types (8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker), Player vs Player, Easy AI, Hard AI modes, Top-down and first-person camera views, Touch controls with optional trajectory assist, Extensive in-game help and rules, Universal app support for Apple devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pool Table Challenge free?

Pool Table Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pool Table Challenge is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Table Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Table Challenge have ads?

8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; Pool Table Challenge does not.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Table Challenge every 17 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pool Table Challenge on September 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Table Challenge?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Pool Table Challenge at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*