# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Pocket Run Pool

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Pocket Run Pool's 3.7. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and ratings volume (4.8M vs 1.1K). Pocket Run Pool's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 Pocket Run Pool sells 4 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Ball Pool™ has 4.8M ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 37% of Pocket Run Pool's.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Run Pool every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Pocket Run Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-run-pool/id949982914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Sports, #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #4 Top Free · Simulation, #13 Top Grossing · Simulation, #51 Top Free · Games, #116 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


### Pocket Run Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-run-pool/id949982914)

This game combines 8-ball pool with arcade-style high-score chasing. Sink all the balls strategically to earn points, but be careful of misses and scratches. Compete against yourself or others in various thrilling game modes.

**Highlights:** Arcade pool gameplay, High-score chasing, Strategic ball sinking, Multiple game modes, Global leaderboards, Risk management challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Rebuys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Rebuys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Rebuys | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 💡 Unique take on pool
- 🕰️ Quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable physics
- 🔍 Lack of precision controls
- 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
- 🔍 UI issues on larger screens
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cue stick disappearing
- Inconsistent ball behavior
- Incorrect payouts in high-stakes mode
- App freezing after resuming from pause
- Compatibility issues on newer iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add ball spin/English options
- Implement replay/undo functionality
- Expand game modes and challenges
- Improve performance and stability
- Optimize UI for tablet devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Pocket Run Pool free?

Pocket Run Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pocket Run Pool?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Pocket Run Pool averages 3.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Pocket Run Pool have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Pocket Run Pool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Pocket Run Pool?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Run Pool every 5 days. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pocket Run Pool on October 21, 2026.

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