# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pool Cleaning Game Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8 Ball Pool™ at 74% against Pool Cleaning Game Simulator's 19%. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 42). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Game Simulator sells 7 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 42, 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 19% of Pool Cleaning Game Simulator's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pool Cleaning Game Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pool Cleaning Game Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [3.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-game-simulator/id6462664283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [DoDo Game Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604391608) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #16 Top Grossing · Simulation, #52 Top Free · Games, #134 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 Cleaning Game Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-cleaning-game-simulator/id6462664283)

Become a pool cleaning tycoon in this city-based simulator. Offer quotes, clean luxurious pools, and reinvest earnings to upgrade equipment. Unlock new villas and hone your negotiation skills to become the ultimate pool cleaner.

**Highlights:** Pool Cleaning Empire building, Profit and equipment upgrades, Unlock new villas and challenges, Negotiate cleaning deals, Earn achievements and rewards, Vibrant city environment

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited 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 Game Simulator free?

Pool Cleaning Game Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Cleaning Game Simulator?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pool Cleaning Game Simulator averages 3.3 from 42 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Cleaning Game Simulator have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pool Cleaning Game Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pool Cleaning Game Simulator?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pool Cleaning Game Simulator monthly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pool Cleaning Game Simulator on September 19, 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.*