# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Chiello Pool Soccer

The clearest difference is ads: Chiello Pool Soccer at none against 8 Ball Pool™'s shown. 8 Ball Pool™'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 2). 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 Chiello Pool Soccer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 2, 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 63% of Chiello Pool Soccer's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Chiello Pool Soccer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Chiello Pool Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chiello-pool-soccer/id739107572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Giuseppe Calcagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/510762783) |

## 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, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #57 Top Free · Games, #130 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


### Chiello Pool Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chiello-pool-soccer/id739107572)

Engage in a realistic pool soccer experience with multiple game modes and customizable team options. Compete for high scores and climb the global rankings with vibrant graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Hits, Time, Team), Customizable team shirts, Global player rankings, Realistic physics and sound, Variety of pool tables and backgrounds, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove iAD | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Chiello Pool Soccer free?

Chiello Pool Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Chiello Pool Soccer?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Chiello Pool Soccer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Chiello Pool Soccer have ads?

8 Ball Pool™ shows ads; Chiello Pool Soccer does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Chiello Pool Soccer?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Chiello Pool Soccer every 10 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Chiello Pool Soccer on August 25, 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.*