# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Score! Hero

8 Ball Pool™ and Score! Hero both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Score! Hero's. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on chart position (#2 vs #71) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 369K). On price, rating, 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 Score! Hero sells 20 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 4.7 for Score! Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 369K, 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 32% of Score! Hero's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Score! Hero monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Score! Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.7 (369K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 369K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 31.5% 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** | #71 |
| Size | 211 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [First Touch Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471316020) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Sports, #3 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #56 Top Free · Games, #98 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


### Score! Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Sports, #102 Top Grossing · Sports, #163 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of global soccer stardom in this puzzle-inspired game. Guide your player through hundreds of levels, scoring goals, making passes, and customizing their appearance. Compete with millions and achieve football glory.

**Highlights:** Score amazing goals, Pick killer passes, Curl shots into the top corner, Hundreds of levels, Level up your hero, Customize hero appearance, Enhanced 3D graphics

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Kicks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Hero Bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Hero Bux | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Case of Hero Bux | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and story progression
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic and buggy AI behavior
- 🤯 Overpowered goalkeepers and defenders
- 🔋 Frustrating energy/hearts system
- 🤬 Forced transfers and lack of control
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Inconsistent physics and controls
- Objective tracking and scoring issues

**Requested features**

- Remove energy/hearts system
- Improve AI and player control
- Add more customization options
- Implement a true career mode
- Provide more club/league variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Score! Hero free?

Score! Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Score! Hero averages 4.7 from 369K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Score! Hero have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Score! Hero show ads.

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

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Score! Hero monthly. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Score! Hero on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Score! Hero?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Score! Hero at #71. 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.*