# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool cleaning!

8 Ball Pool™ and Pool cleaning! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Pool cleaning!'s. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 397) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). Pool cleaning!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Pool cleaning! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 8 Ball Pool™ against 4.8 for Pool cleaning!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 397, 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 22% of Pool cleaning!'s.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool cleaning! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool cleaning! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews) | **[4.8 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-green-pool/id6448002801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 397 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 22.2% 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 | **#3** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## 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 Free · Simulation, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #55 Top Free · Games, #111 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


### Pool cleaning!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-green-pool/id6448002801)

Become the ultimate pool cleaner by collecting debris and earning money. Upgrade your tools and redesign pools with new tiles to transform them into sparkling havens. Become the most sought-after cleaner in town.

**Highlights:** Collect debris, Earn money, Redesign pools with tiles, Upgrade cleaning tools, Level up mop and washers, Transform dirty pools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove forced advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Always fast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free minecart | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pool cleaning! free?

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

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

Pool cleaning! is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool cleaning! averages 4.8 from 397 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool cleaning! have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pool cleaning! show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool cleaning! weekly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pool cleaning! on October 24, 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.*