# 8 Ball Pool™ vs Ludo King

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Ball Pool™ at 4.8 against Ludo King's 3.7. 8 Ball Pool™ also leads on ratings volume (4.8M vs 19K) and chart position (#4 vs #22). On price, update cadence, 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 Ludo King sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, Ludo King every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Ball Pool™ | Ludo King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-ball-pool/id543186831/reviews)** | [3.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-king/id993090598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #22 |
| Size | 212 MB | 759 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) | [GAMETION GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670391665) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Ball Pool™

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Sports, #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #5 Top Free · Simulation, #14 Top Grossing · Simulation, #57 Top Free · Games, #126 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Compete against friends and players worldwide in this addictive 3D pool simulation. Master your aiming and strategy to win matches, earn coins, and unlock exclusive items. Rise through the ranks in competitive tournaments and leagues to become a pool master.

**Highlights:** Real 3D pool game simulation, Challenge friends online, PvP and multiplayer modes, Customize cues and tables, Compete in tournaments and leagues, Earn Pool Coins and exclusive items

**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


### Ludo King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-king/id993090598)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Family, #71 Top Free · Board, #83 Top Grossing · Family, #132 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

This classic board game lets you play Ludo and Snakes and Ladders with friends and family online or offline. Enjoy various game modes, daily challenges, and voice chat. Relive childhood memories with this popular digital adaptation.

**Highlights:** Online and offline multiplayer, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders modes, Multiple player support (2-8 players), Daily goals and rewards, Voice chat functionality, Private game rooms

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| King Pass (No Ads & More) | $9.99 | per month |
| Buy 100 Game diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10K Game Coins | $1.19 | one-time |
| Buy 25K Game Coins | $1.19 | one-time |
| Buy 50K Game Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| Spin and Get Premium Rewards | $2.49 | one-time |
| Buy 1L Game Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5L Game Coins | $7.49 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Game diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10L Game Coins | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🌐 Multiplayer functionality
- 🕹️ Classic Ludo experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged and biased dice rolls
- 🤖 Unfair algorithm favoring certain players
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Long wait times for opponent moves

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and disconnecting
- Incorrect coin/gem rewards
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Random and fair dice rolls
- Improved matchmaking system
- Voice chat functionality
- Ability to report cheating players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Ball Pool™ free?

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

### Is Ludo King free?

Ludo King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool™ or Ludo King?

8 Ball Pool™ is rated higher. 8 Ball Pool™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8M ratings, while Ludo King averages 3.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do 8 Ball Pool™ or Ludo King have ads?

Both 8 Ball Pool™ and Ludo King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool™ or Ludo King?

8 Ball Pool™ ships an update fortnightly, and Ludo King every 2 weeks. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ludo King on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 Ball Pool™ or Ludo King?

8 Ball Pool™ currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Ludo King at #22. 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.*