# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Real Boxing 2

8 Ball Pool™ and Real Boxing 2 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 8 Ball Pool™'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Real Boxing 2's. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 37K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Real Boxing 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Real Boxing 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8 Ball Pool™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 37K, 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 48% of Real Boxing 2's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Real Boxing 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Real Boxing 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-boxing-2/id932779605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 37K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #77 |
| Size | 211 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #11 Top Grossing · Simulation, #57 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Real Boxing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-boxing-2/id932779605)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Sports, #96 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Step into the ring for an epic boxing simulation. Master punches, create combos, and challenge opponents worldwide in this free-to-play fighting game. Customize your boxer and battle unique bosses for glory.

**Highlights:** Epic punch-out matches, Endless MMO fighting experience, Fast-paced on-the-ring action, Battle against unique bosses, Customize your boxer, Unlock hundreds of items, Real-time PVP action

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxing Club Subscription 1 W | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boxing Club Subscription 1 W | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Condition | $9.99 | per month |
| Fight Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MICRO DIAMONDS PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MICRO DIAMONDS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| MINI DIAMONDS PACK | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Diverse customization options
- 🥊 Realistic boxing mechanics
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Restrictive energy/stamina system
- 🤖 Questionable online matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crashing the game during fights
- Knockdown recovery system not working as intended
- Leaderboard and tournament rewards not being properly awarded
- Graphical and performance issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse game modes and challenges
- Implement a proper multiplayer mode with real-time player matching
- Improve the story mode and character progression
- Allow players to reset/restart their progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Real Boxing 2 free?

Real Boxing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Real Boxing 2?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Real Boxing 2 averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Real Boxing 2 have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Real Boxing 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Real Boxing 2?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Real Boxing 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Real Boxing 2 on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Real Boxing 2?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Real Boxing 2 at #77. 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.*