# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Table Tennis Touch

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Table Tennis Touch's 4.3. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 4.8K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Table Tennis Touch sells 16 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 4.8K, 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 70% of Table Tennis Touch's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Table Tennis Touch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Table Tennis Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.3 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-tennis-touch/id860620713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Yakuto](https://appshunter.io/developer/860620716) |

## 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, #49 Top Free · Games, #127 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


### Table Tennis Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-tennis-touch/id860620713)

Experience realistic table tennis with intuitive swipe controls and stunning graphics. Compete in a deep career mode, challenge friends in multiplayer, and test your skills in unique mini-games. Enjoy offline gameplay with customizable bats and achievements.

**Highlights:** Career mode with tournaments and leagues, 12 unique ping pong mini-games, Cross-platform local multiplayer, Customizable bats with over 30 designs, Realistic physics and AI, Offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Old Glory skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shazzam skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pug Life skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Back Of The Net skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who Dat Ninja skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blame The Controller skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Stars skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Bat skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lollipoplicious skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Evil Knight skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tony Le Mesmer skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull Face skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundesadler skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Need A Bigger Bat skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bottle of Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Big Bottle of Boost | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏓 Great game mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- ⏰ Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🏆 Challenging tournaments and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents at higher levels
- 🎮 Inconsistent ball detection and hit registration
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls, especially on mobile devices
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay at later stages

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during tournaments
- Freezing and performance issues on certain devices
- Inability to progress past certain levels or events
- Inconsistent ball physics and behavior

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More customization options for rackets and players
- Difficulty settings to cater to different skill levels
- Expanded career mode with more varied challenges
- Leaderboards and social features to compete with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Table Tennis Touch free?

Table Tennis Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Table Tennis Touch?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Table Tennis Touch averages 4.3 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Table Tennis Touch have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Table Tennis Touch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Table Tennis Touch?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Table Tennis Touch every 2 months. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Table Tennis Touch on September 25, 2026.

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