# 8 Ball Pool™ vs 3D Pool Madness

The clearest difference is update cadence: 8 Ball Pool™ at fortnightly against 3D Pool Madness's every 20 months. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 240). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3D Pool Madness 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 240, 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 61% of 3D Pool Madness's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, 3D Pool Madness every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | 3D Pool Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.4 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-pool-madness/id824282500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 240 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 77 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) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #48 Top Free · Games, #122 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


### 3D Pool Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-pool-madness/id824282500)

Experience a unique twist on pool with no pockets. Knock red balls off the board while protecting black balls. Master 60 challenging levels with realistic physics and earn stars for speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** No pockets, hole is outside playable surface, Knock red balls off, keep black balls safe, 60 challenging levels, Realistic physics, Earn up to 3 stars per level

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is 3D Pool Madness free?

3D Pool Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or 3D Pool Madness?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while 3D Pool Madness averages 4.4 from 240 ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or 3D Pool Madness have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and 3D Pool Madness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or 3D Pool Madness?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and 3D Pool Madness every 20 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and 3D Pool Madness on September 23, 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.*